Find company, movement and support

Men Walking and Talking

Men Walking and Talking

When

Mondays, 6:30–7:30pm

How long

About 1 hour; weekly, with no end date published

Where

Harold Wilson statue outside Huddersfield railway station

What to expect

A walk and space for men to talk about mental health. No pressure to share or keep pace.

Before you go

For men. Organiser says no sign-up is needed. Check the organiser before setting out.

Hive Community

Hive Wellbeing social

When

Wednesdays, 11am–3pm

How long

Four-hour drop-in window; weekly, with no end date published

Where

Amped Café, opposite the University of Huddersfield

What to expect

Peer-led social connection, conversation and creative activities for adults.

Before you go

Check the organiser for the current venue, accessibility and any programme changes.

PeerTalk

PeerTalk support group

When

Wednesdays, 11am–12:30pm

How long

90 minutes; weekly, with no end date published

Where

Brimer Hall, Central Methodist Church, Commercial Street, WF17 5DS

What to expect

A free, facilitated peer support group for stressful times, anxiety or depression. You can listen without speaking.

Before you go

Adults 18+. No booking or referral required.

PeerTalk

PeerTalk support group

When

Thursdays, 7:30–9pm

How long

90 minutes; weekly, with no end date published

Where

The Lounge, St Paul’s Methodist Church, Wakefield Road, Dalton, HD5 8DE

What to expect

A free, facilitated peer support group for stressful times, anxiety or depression.

Before you go

Adults 18+. No booking or referral required.

Kirklees Wellness Service

Active for Life walk

When

Wednesdays, 1pm

How long

Walk length varies; weekly, with no end date published

Where

Meet outside Huddersfield Leisure Centre

What to expect

Gentle supported group walking with rest points, led by Wellness Coaches or Walk Leaders.

Before you go

Free. This Active for Life scheme requires a Community Psychiatric Nurse referral; ask the provider before attending.

Kirklees Wellness Service

Active for Life Activity Hour

When

Wednesdays, 1:30–2:30pm

How long

One hour; weekly, with no end date published

Where

Greenhead Park community room, by the tennis courts

What to expect

Accessible group activities such as bowling, tennis, walking and boccia.

Before you go

Free. Part of Active for Life; ask the provider about the Community Psychiatric Nurse referral route.

Huddersfield Town Foundation

Wellbeing Football

When

Thursdays, 11am–12:30pm

How long

90 minutes; weekly, with no end date published

Where

Leeds Road Sports Complex, HD2 1YY

What to expect

Huddersfield Town Foundation football for men who may have experienced poor mental health; Good Mood League participation is optional.

Before you go

Free. Email help@htafcfoundation.com to sign up.

Huddersfield Town Foundation

Heads Up

When

Wednesdays, 4–5pm

How long

One hour; weekly, with no end date published

Where

Community Hub, Accu Stadium, HD1 6PG

What to expect

Friendly one-to-one or small-group first-step wellbeing support and onward signposting.

Before you go

Contact help@htafcfoundation.com for access details before attending.

Carers Count

Carers Count Coffee and Chat

When

Dates and times vary

How long

Regular sessions; no single programme end date published

Where

Different venues across Kirklees

What to expect

Informal conversation and connection with other carers over a drink.

Before you go

For carers. Check the current What’s On programme for the next venue and date.

CLEAR groups

When

Timetable varies

How long

Individual support plan can run up to two years

Where

Huddersfield and other Kirklees venues; base at 32–34 Lion Chambers, John Williams Street, HD1 1ES

What to expect

Social, creative and skills-based mental health groups with an individual support plan.

Before you go

Adults 18+ with a Kirklees GP and mental health need. Self or professional referral and assessment.

S2R Create Space

S2R Create Space

When

Sessions vary; check monthly timetable

What

Creative, nature-based and social wellbeing activities; open access without a mental health diagnosis.

Where

5–7 Brook Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1EB; other community venues

Before you go

Check the current schedule, booking and any session fee.

Young at Heart

When

Most Thursdays, 10am–12 noon

What

A friendly group for people feeling isolated: crafts, games, coffee and chat, with occasional meals and trips. Most members are over 60.

Where

Shawcross Club, Leeds Road, Shaw Cross, Dewsbury, WF12 7HP

Before you go

Small weekly charge; first week free. Ring the group before attending to confirm the meeting.

Kirklees Libraries wellbeing activities

When

Dates and locations vary

What

Walking groups, coffee mornings, family groups, creative sessions and book chats that can help people connect.

Where

Kirklees libraries and community venues

Before you go

Check your local library’s current events and access details.

Better in Kirklees

When

By referral or enquiry; schedule varies

What

Social prescribing helps people with long-term health conditions find suitable activity and community groups near them.

Where

Activities matched to local area

Before you go

Read eligibility and access details on the council page.