Thriving through Winter - The Recovery College https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter?format=html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:32:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Winter Coats Collection Sandwell https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1634-winter-coats-collection-sandwell?format=html Winter Coats Collection Sandwell As temperatures dip this winter, life gets harder for people living on the streets and for those living below the poverty line who are pushed into the position of choosing whether to heat or eat – that’s where a coat donation can help.

If you need a coat you can visit any Sandwell Library and ask the staff/volunteers for support and more information.

Warm winter coats for all ages groups including for babies, children and adult sizes. We are also collecting fleeces, waterproofs, baby cot sleeping bags, snow suits for babies and young children, pram footmuffs and hats, scarves and gloves. We ask that all items are clean, in good condition and with a functioning zip (if there is one).

 

 

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1634-winter-coats-collection-sandwell?format=html As temperatures dip this winter, life gets harder for people living on the streets and for those living below the poverty line who are pushed into the position of choosing whether to heat or eat – that’s where a coat donation can help.

If you need a coat you can visit any Sandwell Library and ask the staff/volunteers for support and more information.

Warm winter coats for all ages groups including for babies, children and adult sizes. We are also collecting fleeces, waterproofs, baby cot sleeping bags, snow suits for babies and young children, pram footmuffs and hats, scarves and gloves. We ask that all items are clean, in good condition and with a functioning zip (if there is one).

 

 

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:32:47 +0000 Winter Warmth and Wellness Events https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1633-winter-warmth-and-wellness-events-1?format=html Winter Warmth and Wellness Events There are also events at:

Walsall Libraries: Events | Walsall Council

Sandwell Libraries: Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell | Welcoming Spaces | Sandwell Council

Dudley Libraries: Dudley Libraries | Log In To Our Online Catalogue | Better

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1633-winter-warmth-and-wellness-events-1?format=html There are also events at:

Walsall Libraries: Events | Walsall Council

Sandwell Libraries: Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell | Welcoming Spaces | Sandwell Council

Dudley Libraries: Dudley Libraries | Log In To Our Online Catalogue | Better

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:18:25 +0000 Winter Warmth and Wellness Events https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1632-winter-warmth-and-wellness-events?format=html Winter Warmth and Wellness Events There are also events at:

Walsall Libraries: Events | Walsall Council

Sandwell Libraries: Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell | Welcoming Spaces | Sandwell Council

Dudley Libraries: Dudley Libraries | Log In To Our Online Catalogue | Better

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1632-winter-warmth-and-wellness-events?format=html There are also events at:

Walsall Libraries: Events | Walsall Council

Sandwell Libraries: Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell | Welcoming Spaces | Sandwell Council

Dudley Libraries: Dudley Libraries | Log In To Our Online Catalogue | Better

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:18:24 +0000 Wolverhampton Winter Wellbeing Events https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1631-wolverhampton-winter-wellbeing-events?format=html Wolverhampton Winter Wellbeing Events wolverhampton winter wellbeing

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]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:17:22 +0000 Sandwell Warm Spaces https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1591-sandwell-warm-spaces?format=html Sandwell Warm Spaces Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1591-sandwell-warm-spaces?format=html Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:16:04 +0000 Warm Walsall https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1587-warm-walsall-1?format=html Warm Walsall Whatever the weather, there is always a warm welcome waiting for you at one of the many coffee mornings, friendship groups of Places of Welcome groups that meet across the centres within the Walsall Community Network. These are run at various times and on different days at each centre but all are free to attend and offer the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends and help combat loneliness whatever your age.

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1587-warm-walsall-1?format=html Whatever the weather, there is always a warm welcome waiting for you at one of the many coffee mornings, friendship groups of Places of Welcome groups that meet across the centres within the Walsall Community Network. These are run at various times and on different days at each centre but all are free to attend and offer the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends and help combat loneliness whatever your age.

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:35:52 +0000 Cold Weather Payment https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1586-cold-weather-payment?format=html Cold Weather Payment You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting certain benefits orr support for mortgage interest

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1586-cold-weather-payment?format=html You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting certain benefits orr support for mortgage interest

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:34:52 +0000 Winter Health Advice https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1585-winter-health-advice?format=html Winter Health Advice https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1585-winter-health-advice?format=html lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:33:23 +0000 Cost of Living Support Guide Walsall https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1583-cost-of-living-support-guide-walsall?format=html Cost of Living Support Guide Walsall We have pulled together some money-saving tips to help to reduce your household bills.

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1583-cost-of-living-support-guide-walsall?format=html We have pulled together some money-saving tips to help to reduce your household bills.

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:30:51 +0000 Pensnett Community Centre https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1577-pensnett-community-centre?format=html Pensnett Community Centre

Monday Afternoon Group for over 50's. Come along for a cuppa and a chat. Bingo games amongst friends.

 pensnettcommcentre@hotmail.co.uk
 
Mondays at 12.30pm-2.30pm
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Monday Afternoon Group for over 50's. Come along for a cuppa and a chat. Bingo games amongst friends.

 pensnettcommcentre@hotmail.co.uk
 
Mondays at 12.30pm-2.30pm
]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:20:52 +0000 Provision House https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1575-provision-house?format=html Provision House Provision House is a charity based in Dudley,  It exists to provide furniture, household essentials, clothing, food, advice and training to families and individuals who are in need in the four boroughs of the Black Country. We help those whose lives are a daily struggle due to the hardship that they face.

admin@provisionhouse.co.uk 

0121 285 3970

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1575-provision-house?format=html Provision House is a charity based in Dudley,  It exists to provide furniture, household essentials, clothing, food, advice and training to families and individuals who are in need in the four boroughs of the Black Country. We help those whose lives are a daily struggle due to the hardship that they face.

admin@provisionhouse.co.uk 

0121 285 3970

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:07:45 +0000 St Johns Community Hub https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1574-st-johns-community-hub?format=html St Johns Community Hub St John's Community Food Bank is held at the hub every Tuesday from 10.00am-12.00midday.

Anyone with a voucher or code from the Black Country Food bank can collect a food parcel between these times.

The Hub is also open to anyone in the community who wants to come in for a chat or a hot drink.

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1574-st-johns-community-hub?format=html St John's Community Food Bank is held at the hub every Tuesday from 10.00am-12.00midday.

Anyone with a voucher or code from the Black Country Food bank can collect a food parcel between these times.

The Hub is also open to anyone in the community who wants to come in for a chat or a hot drink.

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:06:34 +0000 Winter Wellbeing Support Dudley https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1573-winter-wellbeing-support-dudley?format=html Winter Wellbeing Support Dudley Cold weather can bring many challenges to our health and wellbeing, especially if you need extra help during winter. There are lots of things you can do to get prepared for the season. Here you will find information and advice, help and support on keeping safe and well in winter

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1573-winter-wellbeing-support-dudley?format=html Cold weather can bring many challenges to our health and wellbeing, especially if you need extra help during winter. There are lots of things you can do to get prepared for the season. Here you will find information and advice, help and support on keeping safe and well in winter

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:04:00 +0000 Winter Wellbeing Tips https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1563-winter-wellbeing-tips?format=html Winter Wellbeing Tips Winter can be a difficult season for us all, particularly for older people and others who may need extra help over the colder months. The cold weather can bring many challenges to our health and wellbeing, however there are some things you can do to be prepared for winter to stay safe and well.

 

 

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1563-winter-wellbeing-tips?format=html Winter can be a difficult season for us all, particularly for older people and others who may need extra help over the colder months. The cold weather can bring many challenges to our health and wellbeing, however there are some things you can do to be prepared for winter to stay safe and well.

 

 

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:15:55 +0000