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    *Free Computing and Digital Introduction Sessions at Bloxwich Library

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    Walsall College will be holding *free one off sessions at Bloxwich Library to help people improve their computing and digital skills! These fun and relaxed sessions will give people an introductory knowledge on how to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Artificial Intelligence (AI)!  Sessions will take place on Wednesdays from...

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    A Day in the Life of..Lauren

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    At The Recovery College we have a great Marketing Team made up of Stevie, our deputy principal, Ed our digital officer and Me (Lauren) Digital Marketing and Engagement Assistant.  Next in our Day in the Life of Series, It's my turn to share what my role is at The Recovery College. We do this series to help you get to know us! Describe your Job...

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    A message from our Principal Kerry Wilkes for LGBT+ History Month

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    Its LGBT+ History Month, this year's theme is Celebrating Activism and Social Change.  Below we have a message from The Recovery College Principal, Kerry Wilkes: This year's theme of celebrating activism and social change calls for us to think about how we truly create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued respected and empowere...

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    Free Bicycle Repair in Sandwell

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    Bring your bike to be repaired or for a mini service by an experienced mechanic on the following dates: Tuesday 18th February at Lewisham Park, Smethwick, B66 1DJ (meet outside the play area) 11am-1pm  Wednesday 19th February at Victoria Park, Smethwick, B66 3QB 11am-1pm Contact Qasim on 07707 212321 for any enquiries The RC Team -------------...

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    Single Point Pop-up Parenting Hub in Wednesbury

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    Are you a young /expectant parent in Sandwell? or a parent of 0-2 living in Wednesbury, West Bromwich or Tipton and looking for advice and guidance on your parenting journey? Come along to a monthly pop up sessions, have a chat with a peer support worker, grab a cuppa and have a safe space for your baby to play. Sessions are the last monday of...

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    Time to Talk Day 2025

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    Time to Talk Day is the nation's biggest mental health conversation. It's a day for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. Time to Talk Day was launched in 2014 by Time to Change, a campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination, which was run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It ...

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    What's on in the Black Country - LGBT+ History Month 2025

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    February is LGBT+ History Month.  The theme for 2025 is Activism and Social Change, one approach to Activism is attending events in support of LGBT+ communities. There are many events going on across the Black Country and Birmingham to raise awareness and provide support this month.  Keep reading to learn more! https://blgbt.org/whats-on/...

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    Mental Health First Aid Training in March

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    Talking about your mental health can be difficult, and it can be especially tough to reach out and ask for help in times of crisis. Stigma and discrimination still cloud many people's perceptions of poor mental health and mental illness, and it can be easy to worry about assumptions and judgements that might follow after reaching out for support. F...

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    Strength & Balance Class New Venues

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    As part of the Sandwell Falls Prevention Service,  Assessments are taking place this week for sessions to begin next week: To book an assessment, please: Call us on 0121 437 0033 or email: sandwellfallsprevention @ageuksandwell.org.uk   Visit our website to find more information on our service: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/sandwell/our-servic...

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    Strength and Balance Classes in Sandwell by Age UK

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    Join Strength and Balance Exercise Classes across Sandwell. Here is a timetable, find a session that suits you.  Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions. Download PDF File Here The RC Team -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

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    Volunteers Needed Community Litter Picking Day

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     Join Riverside for a Community Litter picking day in West Bromwich Wednesday 12th March 10am-12pm Meeting on The Ridgacre Car Park, New Gas Street, West Bromwich, B70 0NP All equipment will be provided The RC Team -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

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    LGBT+ History Month

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    February marks the beginning of LGBT+ History Month, Over the past 20 years, since the first UK LGBT+ History Month in 2005, this awareness month gives opportunity to highlight the things LGBT+ people in all their diversity have achieved throughout history in all areas of life. LGBT+ History Month was founded by Schools Out ...

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    Hello Spring Term

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    Hello and Welcome to Spring Term at The Recovery College. Welcome back to our students and a warm welcome to anyone joining us for the first time! Our Staff Team have been working hard over the winter break to prepare for our Spring Term.  Our Facilitators have been finalising new courses, and preparing for delivery, Our Admin Team have spent ...

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    What's on at Lets Chat Hub in West Bromwich

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    At the Lets Chat Hub everyone's welcome, so pop in for a cuppa and a chat! There are many activities taking place at the Lets Chat Hub which is based at West Bromwich Bus Station. Groups and Activities such as Art and Craft Clubs, a Grief and Loss support group, Men's Mental Health Group which offers friendship and support for men struggl...

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    Free Self-Care Workshop in Wolverhampton

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    Come along and meet people who can offer self-care help and support. Join in a variety of sessions including Sound Meditation,  Mental Health Awareness, Self-care for carers and support for parents. Event Details are below: 30th January 3:30pm Beacon Centre, Wolverhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, WV4 6AZ The RC Team --------------------------...

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    Automotive Manufacturing and Defence Sector Short Course at Walsall College

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    Walsall College has a short course available in February that has a guaranteed job interview with Babcock International Group, preparing people for an exciting role in automotive manufacturing within the defence industry.  This short course takes place at the Wisemore Campus in the centre of Walsall and will take place Monday to Friday fo...

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    How can I improve my sleep? RC Hub Highlights

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    Sometimes it can be really difficult to fall asleep. Sleep problems are common, and the reasons we struggle to sleep changes throughout our lives.   Did you know that we spend approximately a third of our lives asleep? Sleep is an essential and involuntary process, without which we cannot function effectively. Sleeping helps to repai...

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    A Day in the Life Of.. Dhiren

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    Continuing our Day in the Life of series, Meet Dhiren, one of our facilitators!  At the Recovery College our team comes from a range of diverse professional backgrounds. Everyone brings their own lived experience into their roles, Dhiren began his journey working at the RC towards the end of 2024 and he is fitting right in!  Describe...

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    Free Arts and Crafts Activity in Sandwell

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    Come and join these fun, free workshops and learn new arts and crafts skills.  These workshops are currently taking place in a host of libraries throughout Sandwell, they are arts in health workshops which aim to support your mental health and wellbeing.  STEP ON is for adults 18+, free of charge and is a weekly provision t...

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    Cost of Living Event Wednesbury 14th January

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    Cost of Living event to offer you support and advice during this time  The event is taking place at South Staffs Community Hub, Wednesbury on Tuesday 14th January, 10am-12pm  They have lots of support and advice from different organisations attending for support during the winter months, please see the poster below.  T...

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