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    LGBTQ+ History Month Round-up

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    LGBTQ History Month Round Up
    Over the month of February, The team at The Recovery College have been celebrating LGBTQ+ History month, Let's look back at some of the moments from the past month! The theme this year is #Underthescope. The 2024 theme celebrates LGBT+ peoples' contribution to the field of Medicine and Healthcare both historically and today. At ...
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    LGBTQ+ History Month - Recommendations to Watch and Read

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    As we continue our celebration of LGBTQ+ History month and the 2024 theme of Medicine, We have compiled a list of compelling TV shows/ Films and books for you. 1 - THIS IS GOING TO HURT - Based on the gay British comedy writer Adam Kay's diaries as a Junior Doctor, this medical comedy-drama focuses on Kay's experience worki...
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    Xander celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

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    Xander celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month
    As we continue our celebration of LGBTQ+ History month, today we have Xander one of our Recovery College students with one of his favourite quotes. 'You're never too old To be who you are And how you need to be.' Xander has joined our LGBTQ+ course where we connect and learn about matters close to the heart of the LGBTQ+ community. Check out o...
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    Football is for EVERYONE - LGBTQ+ History Month

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    To mark LGBTQ+ History month, between 16th February and 24th February the EFL (English Football League) and their official Match Ball partner PUMA unveiled a brand new football named the Rainbow Ball. The ball will be used by 72 clubs across the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two symbolising that football is for everyone...
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    LGBTQ+ History Month - What's on in Birmingham

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    The Pride Well Summit: Birmingham LGBTQ+ History Month Health Conference is taking place this month!  There are a variety of activities and webinars across Birmingham and Online to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a focus on health and wellbeing in line with this year's theme #Underthescope. At each event there will be guest speakers a...
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    Kerry celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

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    The team at the Recovery College are celebrating LGBTQ+ History month throughout February. All our staff all believe in the importance of this celebration and have chipped in with a few thoughts as to what it means to them. Today we have a few words from Kerry Wilkes, the College Principal:  'LGBTQ+ History Month is a great time to celebr...
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    Shrove Tuesday

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     Shrove Tuesday also known as Pancake Day is marked on a different day each year to mark the start of the Christian festival of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is the beginning of the 40 days of Lent leading up to Easter. But why do we eat pancakes? The tradition of Pancake Day comes from families using up all their ingredients in their cupboard bef...
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    Lunar New Year of The Dragon!

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    Lunar New Year officially started on Friday 9 February, the day before Lunar New Year with the festivities lasting for 15 days. The two week festival marks the beginning of a New Lunar Year and a new animal represents the Zodiac for the upcoming year. Over a billion people celebrate this holiday each year. There have been celebrations acr...
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    City of Wolverhampton celebrates LGBT History Month!

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    Today I am sharing a resource created by Wolverhampton City Council.  The council are proudly supporting the month of LGBT+ History by promoting a range of events for members of the public to get involved in.  By following this link you can see lots of events for the upcoming weeks:  LGBT History Month | City Of Wolver...
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    LGBTQ+ History Month

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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...
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    Ed Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

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    Today we are hearing from Ed Wakefield, the Recovery College's Digital Officer. He's taking a moment to celebrate Oscar Wilde - and his favourite poem the Sphinx. If you want to read it in full head here: The Sphinx by Oscar Wilde (wilde-online.info)In the meantime stay tuned for more stories, helpful websites and articles that we will be shar...
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    Measles Awareness

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    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...
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    Prostate Cancer Awareness

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    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...
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    The Recovery College Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month!

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    The team at the Recovery College are celebrating LGBTQ+ History month throughout February. All our staff all believe in the importance of this celebration and will be adding their thoughts and experiences to this blog throughout the month. We will be providing helpful links, contacts and quotes until the 28th February, so watch this space! 
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    Happy Hanukkah

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    Hanukkah is known as the Jewish festival of lights and is celebrated every year around November or December. This year the festival will begin on the 7th December and finish on the 15th December. Starting on the 25th day of Kislev, which is the ninth month of the Hebrew Calendar. People celebrate by playing dreidel, singing songs, pr...
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    World AIDS Day 2023 Memorial Walk

    Charlotte Jones
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    Join the City of Wolverhampton this Friday on the 1st December, for a World AIDS Day Memorial Walk along with city wide organisations at 6.45pm. The walk will include speeches from other organisations with a candlelit vigil, the walk will be starting at Pride House and finishing at White Hart. The day signifies people to unite worldwide to support ...
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    Suicide Awareness Half Day Course with The Kaleidoscope+ Group

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    Join The Kaleidoscope+ Group for a half day Suicide Awareness Course. This course will equip you to feel more confident around the topic of suicide. They will look at statistics and the impact it has on people's lives. Identifying myths and facts, warning signs and indicators if someone is considering suicide with the aim to reduce stigma...
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    Happy Diwali

    Charlotte Jones
    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...
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    Celebrate Diwali at Darlaston Library

    Charlotte Jones
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    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...
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    Dussehra

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    Dussehra is celebrated every year in India on the 10th day of the seventh month of Ashvina, in-between September and October. The celebration of Dussehra signifies the victory of good over evil. Where people gather together to celebrate the occasion with a procession, dancing, exchanging gifts and connecting with their families. ...
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