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Join Mary Stevens Hospice for their Poetry Workshop on the reflections of Loss and Grief. Including creative writing activities, guided prompts and art as inspiration. This workshop is open to anyone aged 18+, materials and refreshments will be provided.  On the 26th August 2023 from 10.30am till 12.30pm at Stourbridge Library, Crown Cent...

The Let's Chat Bus is coming to the Black Country this July & August. A great way to meet new friends, getting advice or to finding more information about local services and support available to you. Find out where they are heading to next, here is their upcoming dates for July & August. Everyone is welcome, so pop along for a cuppa & a...

Are you feeling lonely or overwhelmed? Are things a little too much right now? Rethink Mental Illness Sanctuary Hubs are here to help and support you when your struggling.  Hubs are open for you to drop-in every Monday to Friday from 6pm till 11pm, as well as Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm till 11pm. If you can't visit a Sanctuary Hub,...

Just Straight Talk - Cost of Living Crisis Support Group taking place every Wednesday at Coseley Library from 10.30am till 11.30am. This support group will include advice on... The best rates for utilitiesBudgeting & setting up payment plans Fuel reduction & education Alongside welfare an benefit advice & m...

Join the Canal & River Trust and LGBT+ Sparkle this summer for a guided walk along the canal in Wolverhampton. With the opportunity to meet others and explore our green spaces this summer!  On Thursday 10th August 2023 at 10.30am - 11.30am  Meet at Minerva Wharf, Lower Horseley Fields, Wolverhampton WV1 3LX Wear weather appropriate cl...

Come along and join for a free Mindfulness Walk down Galton Valley Canal Smethwick. A chance to explore our greenspaces and majestic scenery of the local canal this summer!  On Tuesday 18th July 2023 at 10.30am till 11.30am Meeting point will be at the Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick B66 1BA Wear weather appro...

Adult Education Wolverhampton have a bunch of courses to help you towards your chosen career. To help you find work if English isn't your first language and learn the skills needed to get an entry level job. Whilst giving you the opportunity to work towards your chosen carer, besides developing your language and communication skills. They have a ra...

Join Just Straight Talk Every Thursday from 10am -12pm at Glebefields Library in Tipton for their Job Skills Club. An opportunity for you to get advice, guidance in a supportive environment. To provide you with the skills to help build your confidence with your job search, besides researching training an education opportunities. Researching for Job...

The Let's Chat Bus is coming to the Black Country this July. A great way to meet new friends, getting advice or to finding more information about local services and support available to you. Find out where they are heading to next, here is their upcoming dates this July. Everyone is welcome, so pop along for a cuppa & a chat!  12...

Join Kaleidoscope Bereavement Support Group on the first Tuesday of every month. Supporting you with your bereavement no matter how long you have been grieving for. A chance to meet others and share your experiences in a supportive welcoming group. At Hope Place 321 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8LU from 6pm till 7pm. Refreshments will be pr...

Join Canal & River Trust and Health Care Professionals with a walk from Brierley Hill & Amblecote PCN. With the opportunity to explore the local area and meet new people, whilst being active and enjoying nature. The upcoming dates are the following: On Wednesday the 19th July from 11.30am at The Bonded Warehouse, 2 Canal St, ...

Are you feeling lonely or isolated? The Sanctuary Cafe is a safe space for adults. Where you can seek emotional and mental health support and advice, outside of usual service hours at base25. Contact hours are the following: Monday - Friday 6pm till 11pm Saturday - Sunday 12pm till 11pm Contact details are below: Phone: 0800 008 6516 or text 07800 ...

This is your invitation to A Sense of Place Exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall on the 1st July from 2 till 4pm. The exhibition will showcase featured artworks produced by workshops all across the West Midlands. With the focus of the work being inspired by nature, collections and wellbeing. To celebrate the natural world and the place an...

Join The Canal and River Trust on Friday 7th July from 12pm till 2pm. At the Bob Jones Community Hub, Bromley Street, Wolverhampton WV2 3AS Where they will be talking about the work they do in the local community groups. Reserve your place here! Our Speaker Canal & River Trust Tickets, Fri, Jul 7, 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

The Let's Chat Bus has released their dates and locations, of where they will be this July across the Black Country. Connecting people through their local community in the aim to tackle loneliness with transport. A great way to meet new friends, getting advice or to finding more about local service and support available to you. Everyone i...

Join the Albion Foundation's Wellbeing Hub sessions, that will be taking place every Monday from 1.30pm till 2.30pm at Barnford Hill Park, Moat Road, Oldbury B68 8ED.The Albion Foundation will hold sessions including various indoor and outdoor activities to improve your physical and mental wellbeing. All sessions are free!More Information or book c...

The Social Hub is a face-to-face and virtual social support network, set up and run by the charity: Starfish Services Limited, part of the Starfish Partnership.This is a project with a difference, addressing mental health by focusing on social health instead. They offer a programme of activities where socialising is the focus because this builds co...

The Let's Chat Bus is coming to the Black Country this June. A great way to meet new friends, getting advice or to finding more about local service and support available to you.Everyone is welcome, so pop along for a cuppa and a chat! For more Info call 01902 910 263 or About Let's Chat | Community Transport They also provide a bunch of weekly...

To celebrate Pride Month, and all the incredible achievements of our students, we are also running an LGBTQ+ Pride event at The Recovery College this Wednesday between 1:30pm – 3pm. There will be a chance to bring your own food and drink, participate in a themed Quiz and check out a showcase of student work. We want you to be proud of who you ...

Pride Month with this years theme being 'Behind the Lens' we are celebrating the LGBTQ+ people in the film and TV industry, whilst increasing people's knowledge of the contributions they make. Throughout the month we will be celebrating Pride. So keep an eye out on our socials and blogs as we will be sharing and highlighting, what's going on across...