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Calling all creative people you are invited to join a seasonal festive evening of poetry and spoken word performances. Taking place at The Art Yard in Cradley Heath, performers will be able to deliver their own work and have 5 minutes to perform. On Tuesday 28th November from 7pm till 8pm (doors open 6.30pm) Location: 19-20 Upper Hig...

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 Mond...

Meet Santa and his little helpers at Sandwell Valley this Christmas. Come along on 2nd December till 23rd December at Sandwell Valley Country Park, West Bromwich. Experience the magical snow showers in the winter wonderland.Take home a special giftFollow the Christmas trail and explore the Christmas courtyardWrite and post your letter to Santa...

Come along every Monday to the Festive Craft Club on the 20th November to 18th December from 10.30am till 12.30pm. At the Myra Harris Community Space, Brickhouse Lane, Harvills Hawthorn, West Bromwich B70 0DT Meet the Just Straight Talk Team and express your creativity by getting into the festive spirit.  Meet new people and mak...

Do you know what worries your young person/child? Do you know how you can help? Would you like to know what the signs and symptoms of mental health and emotional difficulties are? The Kaleidoscope Group are here to give you the tools to support a young person and their mental health or anxieties. This two day course is for parents and carers of you...

Come along and join our taster sessions in Men's Wellbeing with Marc and Jon. Along with Food and Mood with Marc and Lisa. 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, wit...

Here are some autumnal photos our facilitator's Jon and Dawn have took from our Wolverhampton and Dudley health walks with our students. Our health walks are great for your mental wellbeing and research shows that being active in nature has bunch of benefits for your health by reducing stress, anxiety, fatigue as well as sleep qualit...

Places of Welcome UK offers your local community a safe welcoming place, where everyone is welcome to come along. Helping to prevent loneliness, or help anyone who may be feeling isolated in the community. Refreshments are available, so come along to have a cuppa and a chat. Every Wednesday from 12pm till 1.30pm at Wednesbury Baptist Church, Vicar ...

Feeling stressed or anxious? Join Merrie Maggie for a session of laughter Yoga to help relieve stress and make you feel good! At Wordsley Community Centre (Large upstairs Room), Wordsley Green, Stourbridge DY8 5BN on Monday 13th November from 7pm - 8pm.Tickets are £5 and can be purchased via the link below: Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggi...

Are feeling anxious or isolated and need somebody to talk to? Maddison from Life Coach and Wellbeing Service can help. Book in with their listening and support service, based at Bearwood Community Hub in their co-working space at Abbey Yoga, 28a Abbey Road Smethwick B67 5RD. For further information or to book in with the listening and sup...

Do you have a winter coat, scarves, gloves and hat that you no longer wear? Wing Close Centre are looking for donations of any unwanted Children's / Adult's / Men's and Women's coats and any of the above that are in good condition. To help the homeless and vulnerable families and individuals this winter.  All donations can be brought...

Celebrate the festival of light this November at Darlaston Library and get creative. All families are welcome to come along and join. Both events will be taking place on Friday 3rd November and Saturday 4th November further details about each event below.  Friday 3rd November  10am till 4pm - Drop in Craft Activities: Creating D...

Come along and join our taster sessions in and Women's Wellbeing & Coping with... Session with Mareesa and Sarah. 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 fa...

Have you got a winter coat, hats, scarves and gloves that you no longer need? Do you or your child need a winter coat? Drop off any clean winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves that you no longer need so other local children and adults can benefit from them.  Drop off is Monday till Friday during October between 9am till 5pm.  Come a...

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...

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...

Walsall College have free courses for anyone aged 19+ who is currently claiming benefits or on a low income. Courses range from a Clinical Support Worker to Warehouse and Fork Lift training to preparing towards work in Construction. To access more information on all of these opportunities see the information days listed below. This will a...

Whether your looking to improve your current skills, learn new ones or to take on a fun hobby. The WEA Adult Learning Without Reach offer a bunch of different courses that are daytime and evening, from arts and crafts to cooking and so much more. Including arts and crafts, calligraphy, sewing, photography and cooking. A range of courses so there is...

Get into the festive spirit with the whole community of Oldbury to celebrate the festive season. Sandwell are planning a bumper event of fun, music and entertainment to truly showcase the vibrancy of our town, residents and its local businesses. On Friday 17th November from 5pm till 7pm at the Civic Square in Oldbury. ...

Join the LGBTQ+ Support Group every Wednesday from 6pm till 8pm at Oak Tree Centre, Tame Road, Oldbury B68 0JP. A welcoming, friendly and safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Where you can meet others, make friends, access for information and mental health support. Interested but would like more information? Contact Crossr...