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 This year the theme for LGBTQ+ History Month is Medicine - #Underthescope Throughout the month we will be posting lots of helpful resources and information. LGBT History Month was originally created in 1994 in the US and was adopted by the UK  as a national history month in 2005 to raise awareness about the issue...

If you live in Sandwell, From 5th February to 10th February you could be eligible to book in for a FREE NHS Health Check!You are eligible for the Health Check if:You are aged 40 – 74 You have a Sandwell address and/or registered to a Sandwell GP You do not have a pre-existing health condition. The full list of conditions is avai...

Oldbury Library are hosting a wide range of activities for anyone to get involved in! There are sessions for Adults and Children to join in.  From a writers group for you to improve your writing skills and be inspired by others, to a Knit and Natter group, a Universal Credit Road Show (7th February) and a Stepping into Digital Group,...

Measles cases are on the rise in the Black Country and the West Midlands. Healthy Sandwell have created a poster to help keep you safe and identify the symptoms of Measles.  This is what you should look for: Symptoms start with a fever, red eyes, cough and runny nose. Around 3 days later a red rash will start on the face and spr...

The West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre are offering two sessions to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer in Smethwick. On Monday 19th February and Saturday 24th February there will be two sessions at Cape Day Centre in Smethwick, to offer support and guidance  On 24th February there is opportunity for Health chec...

In the month of February, Rounds Green Library are holding a wide range of activities for anyone to get involved in! There are sessions for Adults and for Children.  From IT Support to Craft and Chatter and a Reading Group.  Rounds Green Library is situated on Martley Road, Oldbury, B69 1DZ For more information, email:  rou...

 Network, Information, Advice and Guidance is a Newsletter created to support Sandwell College Students and Staff. The partnership between Sandwell College and the Sandwell Networkers Group aims to offer a catalogue of services that which includes charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups, delivers essential services, helps ...

In this seventh monthly edition of the Recovery & Wellbeing in Sandwell newsletter you will find information on places to go, things to do, and opportunities for everyone!  This newsletter includes: Library Opening Times, Information on Warm Spaces,  a variety of Support Groups, Job Vacancies and News updates,...

 Brandhall Library in Oldbury are hosting a range of great activities in the month of February. Activities such as Knit and Natter Group on a Wednesday, IT Help Sessions, Free Craft Sessions and more! There are also some great activities for children too. For more information please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....

Cook Together Eat Together is a free cooking club offering the chance to meet new people, cook new things and learn new recipes for residents of Birmingham for over 55's.  It is a two hour cooking session once a week.  Each week you will cook a healthier three course meal using fresh ingredients and then sit and eat together. Eq...