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Come an join Canal River Trust for a free session of mindfulness walk down Galton Valley Canal Smethwick. The opportunity to explore the local canal wildlife and majestic green spaces. Starting location will be at Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick B66 1BA.  (Please remember to wear weather appropriate clothing and bring w...

Join Merrie Maggie for a session of Walk with Laughter Yoga to help relieve stress with laughter to make you feel good! At Himley Hall & Park, Himley, Dudley DY3 4DF on Friday 24th November from 10.30am. Tickets for this event are below and at the cost of donation: Walk & Laughter Yoga Tickets, Fri 24 Nov ...

Come along for free advice, support and handy tips at the Cost of Living Support Christmas Pop up Shop. This Pop up Shop will run from Wednesday 22nd till Friday 24th November at 10.30am to 5.30pm. All Pop up Shops will be held at Mander Community Hub, Lower Mall, Mander Centre.  Each day will have a different topic area to show helpful&n...

Yesterday marked the start of the celebration of Diwali, mostly well known for being the festival of light. The festival is celebrated over five days to respect the goddess of wealth Lakshmi, where small oil lamps (Diya's) are lighted and placed in their windows to help Lakshmi into there home. Ever...

Dear Students, Have you thought about volunteering with the Recovery College or in general? Explore volunteering workshop allows students to explore and prepare for any future volunteering. Come along to the online workshop, explore, learn, develop and unlock potential. Could you kindly email and/or text in by the 22nd of November 2023 expressing i...

Come along and join our taster session in Self-care and Compassion Session with Kiran and Ciana. This course aims to help you gain the knowledge and tools you need to experience the warmth of practicing self-compassion in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. Please note these taster sessions are for new students only. This i...

Do you enjoy improving and developing new services and projects? Do new ideas and solutions to problems come easily to you? If it is a yes… we would be delighted if you would consider joining the Development Group and help to ensure that the Recovery College fully meets the recovery and learning needs of its students and the communities of the Blac...

Do you enjoy evaluating services and projects? Do you enjoy analysing information and looking at the detail? If it is a yes…we would be delighted if you would consider joining the Evaluation Group and help to ensure that the best quality of service is delivered to our students. If you would like more information, please contact Kirstie on 07341 865...

Calling all creative people you are invited to join a seasonal festive evening of poetry and spoken word performances. Taking place at The Art Yard in Cradley Heath, performers will be able to deliver their own work and have 5 minutes to perform. On Tuesday 28th November from 7pm till 8pm (doors open 6.30pm) Location: 19-20 Upper Hig...

Come and join with the Spiritual Care Team for their online Festival of Light. We can spread some light, hope and joy around, a universal message so needed today. An opportunity to celebrate Diwali, as well as other light festivals, as we hear about Diwali lamps, learn more about Diwali traditions and of course take our festival quiz.  On Mond...

Meet Santa and his little helpers at Sandwell Valley this Christmas. Come along on 2nd December till 23rd December at Sandwell Valley Country Park, West Bromwich. Experience the magical snow showers in the winter wonderland.Take home a special giftFollow the Christmas trail and explore the Christmas courtyardWrite and post your letter to Santa...

Come along every Monday to the Festive Craft Club on the 20th November to 18th December from 10.30am till 12.30pm. At the Myra Harris Community Space, Brickhouse Lane, Harvills Hawthorn, West Bromwich B70 0DT Meet the Just Straight Talk Team and express your creativity by getting into the festive spirit.  Meet new people and mak...

Do you know what worries your young person/child? Do you know how you can help? Would you like to know what the signs and symptoms of mental health and emotional difficulties are? The Kaleidoscope Group are here to give you the tools to support a young person and their mental health or anxieties. This two day course is for parents and carers of you...

Come along and join our taster sessions in Men's Wellbeing with Marc and Jon. Along with Food and Mood with Marc and Lisa. Please note these taster sessions are for new students only. This is due to the popularity of our courses and how quickly they get booked up. Now is the perfect time to see what makes them so great, wit...

Here are some autumnal photos our facilitator's Jon and Dawn have took from our Wolverhampton and Dudley health walks with our students. Our health walks are great for your mental wellbeing and research shows that being active in nature has bunch of benefits for your health by reducing stress, anxiety, fatigue as well as sleep qualit...

Places of Welcome UK offers your local community a safe welcoming place, where everyone is welcome to come along. Helping to prevent loneliness, or help anyone who may be feeling isolated in the community. Refreshments are available, so come along to have a cuppa and a chat. Every Wednesday from 12pm till 1.30pm at Wednesbury Baptist Church, Vicar ...

Feeling stressed or anxious? Join Merrie Maggie for a session of laughter Yoga to help relieve stress and make you feel good! At Wordsley Community Centre (Large upstairs Room), Wordsley Green, Stourbridge DY8 5BN on Monday 13th November from 7pm - 8pm.Tickets are £5 and can be purchased via the link below: Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggi...

Are feeling anxious or isolated and need somebody to talk to? Maddison from Life Coach and Wellbeing Service can help. Book in with their listening and support service, based at Bearwood Community Hub in their co-working space at Abbey Yoga, 28a Abbey Road Smethwick B67 5RD. For further information or to book in with the listening and sup...

Do you have a winter coat, scarves, gloves and hat that you no longer wear? Wing Close Centre are looking for donations of any unwanted Children's / Adult's / Men's and Women's coats and any of the above that are in good condition. To help the homeless and vulnerable families and individuals this winter.  All donations can be brought...

Celebrate the festival of light this November at Darlaston Library and get creative. All families are welcome to come along and join. Both events will be taking place on Friday 3rd November and Saturday 4th November further details about each event below.  Friday 3rd November  10am till 4pm - Drop in Craft Activities: Creating D...