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    Local Black Country Fitness Groups #MomentsforMovement

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    The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 is #MomentsforMovement. One of the best ways to protect our mental health is movement. Even a short burst of 10 minutes' brisk walking can boost our mood and increase our mental alertness and energy. At The Recovery College we want to promote some of the fantastic fitness groups that ar...
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    Lisa's Message for Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

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    At The Recovery College, Our staff love to support and encourage you on every step of your recovery journey. For this Mental Health Awareness Week, our staff want to encourage you to find #MomentsforMovement.  Today's message comes from Lisa, one of our Facilitators, she shares how she finds Moments for Movement i...
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    Recovery & Wellbeing in Sandwell Newsletter

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    In this edition of Recovery & Wellbeing in Sandwell newsletter. There is information on places to go, things to do, and opportunities to build recovery for everyone. In this edition we continue to try to list as much that is going on locally as we can. See the image below for contents of the newsletter. We hope you find this useful!&n...
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    Mental Health Awareness Week #MomentsforMovement

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    It's Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme for this year is Movement.  #MomentsforMovement  The Mental Health Foundation have said: "One of the most important things you can do to help protect your mental health is regular movement. Our bodies and our minds are connected. Looking after ourselves physically also helps us prevent probl...
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    National Walking Month

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    It's National Walking Month! Many people choose to go walking as a form of physical exercise but did you know it has some amazing benefits to our mental health? In this blog post you can read why walking has proven benefits to our physical and mental health and learn about the Health Walks that we offer across the Black Country. &nbs...
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    Park Yoga in Sandwell

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    Are you interested in Yoga? Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced, you are welcome to attend Park Yoga in Sandwell!  It is open to all ages, and is taking place every Sunday throughout the summer. Where: West Smethwick Park, Sandwell When: Sunday 5th May - 15th September  Time: 9:30am-10:30am No need to book, Everyone is we...
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    Supported Living Vacancies

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    Monarch Care Services provide domiciliary care and supported living services in Dudley, Birmingham, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and wider West Midlands area. They operate 24x7 care service to adults and elderly members of the community who require extra assistance. They have availability at two of their supported living complexes.  Livingston...
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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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    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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    UnSpoken Word Poetry Events 2024

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    Unspoken Word Poetry Events, everyone is welcome to join their friendly poetry events, contribute your own poetry or simply listen. (Un)spoken word is the name given to poetry events Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust held in 2021 and 2022 and their first published volume of poetry, launched on World Poetry Day 2023. They chose the ...
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    WHG Event & Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellbeing Event

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    This November our team have been spreading the word of what we do here at The Recovery College. Friday our team were at the WHG Event in Walsall and at Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellbeing Event at Lifecentral Church Halesowen. To talk about the service & support we provide in the areas of Dudley and Walsall at The Recove...
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    Live Sound Relaxation Taster Session

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    Come along and join Beat it Percussion for their Live Sound Relaxation Taster Session. Prepare to be immersed in beautiful relaxing sounds! Relieves stress and helps you recharge your batteries. This session supports good mental health and can help with the management of anxiety and other conditions. Sound Relaxation works by creating a l...
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    Bereavement Hub

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    Mary Stevens Hospice will be restarting their Bereavement Hub Sessions this Autumn. Giving you the opportunity to speak with others who may understand how you are feeling by sharing experiences. Throughout each session their trained volunteers will be on hand to support you. These session are welcome to everyone&n...
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    Walsall Art Museum and Halloween Craft Event

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    Join Walsall Art Museum and Autism West Midlands on Tuesday 24th October at 1pm till 3pm, for there spooktacular Halloween event. Taking a tour of the art gallery followed by Halloween art and crafts. In a relaxed, friendly environment supported by Autism West Midlands Staff. To attend you must have a Black Country postcode to attend and ...
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    Black Country Online Autism Advice and Consultation Sessions for Adults

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    Need a chat or looking for some advice? Join Autism West Midlands and book onto one of their online support sessions with a specialist Autism Advisor. Providing you with the information and guidance for pre and post-diagnosed autistic adults alongside their families living in the Black Country. To register all you need to do is&...
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    Real Arts Workshops Autumn Newsletter 2023

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    Real Arts Workshops reflection back on Sep/Oct 2023! Providing bespoke creative workshops in Wolverhampton and the wider Black Country area that break down barriers, develop confidence and self self-expression. They have had a busy summer filled with a bunch of different activities an projects for a range of ages ...
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    Black History Month 2023

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    The month of October is Black History Month, a month that gives us the opportunity to learn and understand more about Black history, to celebrate black culture, heritage and achievements. This years theme is 'Celebrating our Sisters.' Throughout this month we will be sharing events taking place in local communities across the Black Countr...
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    SupportED Opportunity

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    Can you make the change in your community today? West Midlands Adult Eating Disorder Provider Collaborative brings together NHS and private healthcare organisation to support people with eating disorders. The provider collaborative has a shared purpose and effective decision-making arrangements in place to understand the needs of the local pop...
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    Black Country Support After Suicide Service

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    Black Country Support After Suicide Service are here to provide you with support for next of kin and close family members who are bereaved by suicide in the Black Country. Providing 1:1 emotional and practical support, 1:1 bereavement counselling as well as peer support groups. If you would like to make a referral or would like more infor...
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