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The Starfish 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...

Would you like to speak to the Recovery College Principals and our Lead Facilitator? Do you have any burning questions or suggestions for the College and how it is run? Then this is the chance for you to speak with Kerry Wilkes, Liane Howe and Kiran Zulffkar. Feel free to share your ideas as our drop in's are running until December! ...

Come and join with the Spiritual Care Team for their online Festival of Light. We can spread some light, hope and joy around, a universal message so needed today. An opportunity to celebrate Diwali, as well as other light festivals, as we hear about Diwali lamps, learn more about Diwali traditions and of course take our festival quiz. On Monday 27t...

Come along and join our taster sessions in Nature & Mindfulness with Liane and Hazel. Please note these taster sessions are for new students only. This is due to the popularity of our courses and how quickly they get booked up. Now is the perfect time to see what makes them so great, with our lovely facilitators in 30 minute sessions. Nature Ta...

Do you have any spare coats, hats, gloves or scarfs? If so could you please donate them to the Let's Chat Hub to Support their homeless and vulnerable visitors during the winter period. If you can help please drop them in to the Hub, near Stand D in West Bromwich Bus Station.  They are open Monday to Friday from 9am till 1pm.

Calling all new students to come and join The Recovery College to gain knowledge and improve your mental health or support others with improving theirs. All you need to do is contact the college and we will guide you through the enrolment process. Once you have sent in your enrolment form we can book you on to one of our information enrolment sessi...

Come along and join our taster sessions this Wednesday in Nature & Mindfulness with Liane and Hazel. Our Nature taster shows how nature can help you, whilst exploring opportunities to create meaningful connections to nature in the Recovery College. Our Mindfulness session is about living in the moment and seeing everything afresh without j...

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...

Share your passion for gardening with Just Straight Talk, Gardening Wellbeing Group on Tuesday's from 11am till 1pm. At Jasmine Road Community Gardens, DY2 7NL. Develop your knowledge around cultivating plants and growing vegetables, socialize and share skills with others whilst being out in nature. Research shows that being out in nature...

Come along and join our taster sessions in Nature & Mindfulness with Liane and Hazel. Our Nature taster shows how nature can help you, whilst exploring opportunities to create meaningful connections to nature in the Recovery College. Our Mindfulness session is about living in the moment and seeing everything afresh...

Come along to Walsall Works Jobs Fair on Wednesday 22nd November from 9am till 1pm. Talk to employers with vacancies and training providers with vocational and educational courses. This event is free so there is no booking required, just turn up on the day. At Bloxwich Active Living Leisure Centre, High Street, Bloxwich WS3 2DA Interested and ...

Come along and join our taster sessions in Poetry Session with Jas and Neil. Along with Moving Forward Session with Hazel and Neil. Please note these taster sessions are for new students only. This is due to the popularity of our courses and how quickly they get booked up. Now is the perfect time to see what makes them so great, with our ...

Come an join Canal River Trust for a free session of mindfulness walk down Galton Valley Canal Smethwick. The opportunity to explore the local canal wildlife and majestic green spaces. Starting location will be at Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick B66 1BA.  (Please remember to wear weather appropriate clothing and bring w...

Join Merrie Maggie for a session of Walk with Laughter Yoga to help relieve stress with laughter to make you feel good! At Himley Hall & Park, Himley, Dudley DY3 4DF on Friday 24th November from 10.30am. Tickets for this event are below and at the cost of donation: Walk & Laughter Yoga Tickets, Fri 24 Nov ...

Come along for free advice, support and handy tips at the Cost of Living Support Christmas Pop up Shop. This Pop up Shop will run from Wednesday 22nd till Friday 24th November at 10.30am to 5.30pm. All Pop up Shops will be held at Mander Community Hub, Lower Mall, Mander Centre.  Each day will have a different topic area to show helpful&n...

Yesterday marked the start of the celebration of Diwali, mostly well known for being the festival of light. The festival is celebrated over five days to respect the goddess of wealth Lakshmi, where small oil lamps (Diya's) are lighted and placed in their windows to help Lakshmi into there home. Ever...

Dear Students, Have you thought about volunteering with the Recovery College or in general? Explore volunteering workshop allows students to explore and prepare for any future volunteering. Come along to the online workshop, explore, learn, develop and unlock potential. Could you kindly email and/or text in by the 22nd of November 2023 expressing i...

Come along and join our taster session in Self-care and Compassion Session with Kiran and Ciana. This course aims to help you gain the knowledge and tools you need to experience the warmth of practicing self-compassion in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. Please note these taster sessions are for new students only. This i...

Do you enjoy improving and developing new services and projects? Do new ideas and solutions to problems come easily to you? If it is a yes… we would be delighted if you would consider joining the Development Group and help to ensure that the Recovery College fully meets the recovery and learning needs of its students and the communities of the Blac...

Do you enjoy evaluating services and projects? Do you enjoy analysing information and looking at the detail? If it is a yes…we would be delighted if you would consider joining the Evaluation Group and help to ensure that the best quality of service is delivered to our students. If you would like more information, please contact Kirstie on 07341 865...