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Mens Health Walk in Sandwell

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:54:06 +0000

This initiative will integrate community park walks in each town, encouraging local participation while promoting key services that support mental health, with a specific focus on men’s wellbeing.

The event will be held in alignment with Men’s Mental Health Week, which begins on 9th June 2025, with scheduled activities taking place on 13th, 14th, and 15th June 2025.

Community-led 5K/1 hour park walks in each of Sandwell’s towns, open to residents. These walks will serve as an opportunity to engage with local mental health services, raise awareness of men’s mental health issues, and promote the support networks available.

Friday 13th June

Brunswick Park Wednesbury start time – 13.30/45 – meeting point by the play area.

Saturday 14^th June

Sandwell Valley West Bromwich start time 10.30 am – meeting point the visitors’ centre
Britannia Park Rowley start time – 13.30/45 – meeting point MUGA area by car park of B4171

Sunday 15^th June

Lightwoods Park Smethwick start time 10.30 am – meeting point Lightwoods House
West Smethwick Park Smethwick- 13.00/15 pm – end of event and linked to and other activities being planned

Safer 6 Wednesbury Community Walk

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:52:10 +0000

The Safer 6 campaign is an annual community initiative led by Sandwell Council in collaboration with the Safer Sandwell Partnership, which includes West Midlands Police, WM Fire Service, probation and various voluntary organisations. Running for 6 weeks, the campaign focusses on each of the 6 towns in Sandwell- dedicating a week to each. During these weeks, a series of events and activities are organised to address local concerns and promote safety and wellbeing. In Wednesbury we will hold a launch day on Saturday 21^st June in the town centre. The safer 6 event in Wednesbury will then run from Monday 23^rd June to Sunday 29^th June

Baby Club in Wednesbury

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Fri, 23 May 2025 10:22:39 +0000

free sessions for parents/carers with babies between 0-12 months every Thursday 1:30-2:30pm at Wednesbury Family Hub

Young People Matter Conference

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:03:55 +0000

A forum where young people create their own agenda and discussions around the central theme

Whats the Event about?

To support services and experiences of young people across the Black Country in partnership with Art Council, Child friendly Sandwell, VRP, Public Health

Free Food throughout the event

Scan QR Code for free tickets

Inspiring Speakers and Performers - Hear from influential leaders who will discuss critical issues and career building strategy.

10.00am - 2.30pm

Bethel Convention Centre KELVIN WAY WEST BROMWICH BIRMINGAM B70 73W

Go Play Sandwell Winter Events

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:42:33 +0000

Go Play Sandwell Events for Children during December

These events are completely free

Click on this link for more information about events in Sandwell: https://goplaysandwell.co.uk/events/

Santa Fun Run December 2024

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:11:57 +0000

Sunday 8th December 2024 at Sandwell Valley Country Park raising funds to support Better Mental Health

Kids 1K Run

Family 5K Run

Halloween Half Term Activities in Sandwell October 2024

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:33:12 +0000

MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM TIPTON LIBRARY, MAYFAIR GARDENS, TIPTON DY4 8SR

THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM NEW ROAD METHODIST CHURCH, MOUNT ST, TIPTON DY4 7DE

Funded by All Go Play sessions are FREE, open access (so come along at any time) and do not require booking.

Sessions are aimed at families with children aged 6-12 and up to 19 with additional needs.

Age UK Birmingham and Sandwell Activities

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:19:23 +0000

Age UK Birmingham and Sandwell have a variety of activities available around the Black Country.

Prebooking is required but all activities are free.

To book any activity call 0121 437 0033 or email info@ageuksandwell.org.uk

Arts and Crafts in Wednesbury

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Wed, 22 May 2024 13:10:50 +0000

Arts and Crafts Walk-In Sessions

On Monday 9:30am-12:30pm at South Staffs Water Community Hub, Union Street, Wednesbury WS10 7HD

On Thursday 10am-1pm at Wednesbury Library, Walsall Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9EH

Let's Talk Sessions

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:30:09 +0000

Let's Talk have a bunch of different sessions across all four areas of the Black Country. From testing your knowledge in there virtual quiz, embracing the nature with there weekly walks to there coffee and chat groups. A chance to talk, share, learn and find out what local support is available to you.