This round up has some really relevant cost of living information, some specific to Dudley Borough but others Black Country-wide and national. Included is support with heating, food, and other cost of living expenses.  Please find the word document attached at the end of this blog. File Name: Cost-of-Living-Weekly-Round-UP-31st-March-2023...

Our final walk for this week was at the very picturesque Priory Park in Dudley. With Dudley Castle overlooking our small group we met at the remains of St.James' monastery. Although it was a bit rainy we went ahead with the walk. This one is a short treat: you have Priory Hall, a popular spot for weddings, the tennis courts with a 1930s W...

The second of our walks this week was at Walsall Arboretum. This was much longer than West Park in Wolverhampton, with the group taking 45 minutes to do a walk round. It's important to note that the walks here change every time. There's so much to see, from the lovely Hatherton lake, to the pergolas, glasshouses and river that cuts through the park...

Thing have been a bit quiet on the blog front this week as the marketing team has been out and about filming our Health Walks! You can expect to see virtual tours of our walks from next week, so watch this space. In the meantime, here's some shots from Monday's trip to West Park in Wolverhampton. It was a beautiful sunny day and our group really en...

Dementia 'Cafes' are informal support meetings for people living at home with dementia and for their friends/family/carers to attend together. People with dementia sometimes attend alone if they can make their way to and from the venue by themselves. The cafe takes place at DY1 building, Stafford Street Dudley DY1 1RT. The next cafe will run on Tue...

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when the Qur'an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad. It is regarded as a time filled with blessings when worshippers focus their minds and bodies on spirituality and worship. May the crescent-shaped moon brighten your path toward enlightenment and may Allah bless you with peace and...

In the Hindu community of North India, New Year's festival is celebrated on the Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra. This year this date is on 22nd March 2023. In Hinduism, this day is considered the most auspicious day of the year. The Hindu New Year is a day of celebration.Hindu New Year is a holiday that goes by several different names. It's k...

Why do Christians apply a small dusty cross on their foreheads once a year? They're celebrating Ash Wednesday, which for many also marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance, fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. Lent requires believers set aside time every year to recognise the period and its connection to Jesus Christ an...

Down syndrome (or Trisomy 21) is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are "packages" of genes in the body. They determine how ababy's body forms and functions as it grows.Around 1 in every 800 babies will be born with Down syndrome.Down syndrome occurs naturally – there is no known cause.Down syndrome usually...

Shrove Tuesday otherwise known as Pancake Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), observed in many Christian countries.  Traditionally pancakes were made before Lent (with 40 days of fasting) as they were an excellent way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar. So go and raid the cupboard! W...

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed every year on the 21st March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws; 69 people were killed, and 180 were injured. Since 1966, the UN has called for the Internatio...

World Oral Health Day aims to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to secure good oral health. Be proud of your mouth! What goes on in your mouth can often be an indication of your overall health, so be sure to look after those teeth and gums and brush up on your oral knowledge here: World Oral Health Day...

Walsall College are running a series of One Day Courses starting March onwards. These are available for anyone (aged 19+) looking to gain new skills, enhance their current skillset or even learn more about a new industry! These courses will be taking place at the Wisemore Campus, located at: Walsall College, Wisemore Campus, Littleto...

Walsall College is taking part in a new project to support people aged 19 – 29 living in the Birchills Leamore and St Matthews wards who are currently not studying, working or in any form of training. The Ignite2 Project aims to support people in these postcode wards with provisions from Walsall College in a variety of areas, which could be any of ...

 Healthwatch Sandwell is an independent champion for people who use health and social care services, their role includes finding out what matters to people to help make sure their views shape the support their needs. They are working with Sandwell Health and Care Partnership to capture the patient and service user experience in ...

The aim of the Jobs Fair is to get jobseekers back into work, it will be over 35+ companies recruiting on a day and hundreds of jobs available! At Molineux Stadium, 10am to 1pm. The Jobs Fair is free to attend for those looking to gain employment and suitable for any ages. No registration is required. If you would like more information head to the ...

This article was co-written by Liane Howe, Deputy Principal at the Recovery College and Emma Louis, Spiritual Care Lead for the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.The most recent Recovery College Faith and Belief Community Visit was to Stourbridge Quaker Meeting House. We were a small but keen group and received a very warm welcome....

Join a combines arts project at the New Art Gallery Walsall on the 21st March between 2-4. If you're interested in the links between art and nature then this is for you! The workshop will draw from the gallery's collection, to help with mindfulness and wellbeing. Materials and refreshments will be provided.For more information contact: Ju...

Join Merrie Maggie for a Laughter Yoga Session on Friday 17th March between 10:30am - 11:30am in Leasowes Park. Donations are welcome. Here's what she has to say:'Having run Laughter Yoga sessions since 2011, I can definitely state that Laughter Yoga is something I practice on a daily basis every morning and often at other times when I run my Laugh...

Monday 13th March - Sunday 19th March is Nutrition and Hydration Week 2023.There are approximately 3 million people at risk of malnutrition in the UK. This campaign will help people engage with opportunities to raise the awareness of the risks and promote the good practices that can help prevent malnutrition and dehydration.If you wo...