Walsall College will be a running a *free basic photography and videography course in September for anyone aged 19+!  If you've always had an interest in elements of photography or using cameras then this taster course might be for you! This six-week course will take place at the Pleck Library Campus every Wednesday from 18th Septemb...

This Wednesday (4th September) come and join us at our Open Afternoon at our Sandwell Base.  This will take place between 2-4.30pm. There will be an Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey. You will be able to meet the team and join our Question and A...

We are back with our Recovery College Hub Highlights series! The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country. It is ever-growing with new activities, leaflets, videos and other tools to help you. Access the Recovery College Hub here: The RC Hub   Within the Hub, t...

Join this group provided for those on waiting lists, in recovery or wanting to connect and get involved. Every Thursday afternoon from 2:30pm at Myra Harris, Community Bungalow. There are a range of activities and topics to help you improve your wellbeing and build your confidence. This group is created by Just Straight Talk Platform and The A...

Spend the afternoon at this music group at Sons of Rest, Wednesbury WS10 9HG Join in an afternoon where you can 'let loose and be creative'] Every Friday afternoon from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Address - Sons of Rest, 1 Foley Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9HG You are able to join in or sit and listen, this group will help to improve your wellbeing, build co...

Curious about what a Recovery College is and how it can benefit you?  Come along to our Wolverhampton and Sandwell Bases next week for an informative and engaging Open Day! Wolverhampton Date Monday 2nd September Time 10am-12.30pm Address 63 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QU Sandwell - Quayside House Date Wednesday 4th ...

 For Parents and Carers in Sandwell, Starting Monday 23rd September, there will be Wellbeing Sessions looking at different topics each week to help you understand your emotional well-being and discover ways to cope. To Request a place at these sessions please scan the QR code below or use this form here: MoodMaster Well-being

The Kaleidoscope Plus Group have a Coffee and Chat Group you can grab a coffee, talk about the small stuff, the big stuff or whatever is on your mind.  It is based at 321 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8LU. There are fortnightly and monthly dates to attend. The next Coffee & Chat dates are Tuesday 3rd September, Tuesday 17th Septembe...

August Bank Holiday marks one of the largest Pride Events in the UK. Over the weekend Manchester will be filled with pride events and community activities. Manchester Pride is one of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ charities. Their vision is a world where LGBTQ+ people are free to live and love without prejudice and the culture is universally cel...

The Kaleidoscope Group host a bereavement support group in West Bromwich.  This group provides a compassionate and supportive environment for those who are grieving. Facilitators are available to listen, provide empathy, to offer a sense of community and shared understanding. The group meet monthly on Tuesdays 11am-12:30pm.  For...

Green Roots on the Meadow is a free community event to celebrate the flourishing meadow that was planted in September 2023. There will be performances and creative activities. This event will take place on Saturday 7th September from 10am to 2pm, behind Primark in New Square shopping centre in West Bromwich.  It invite...

Join a new Men's Wellbeing Group, Every Tuesday in Wednesbury.  This group is created by Just Straight Talk and will be held on Tuesday Mornings at the South Staffs Community Water Hub in Wednesbury.  It's a service where you can access tailored Advice and Guidance focused on everyday issues that men face. For more informat...

We are hosting a Drop In Open Morning at our Walsall base on 29th August at 10am-12:30pm.There will be a relaxed Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey.This is followed by one of our increasingly popular Taster Sessions lifted from our CHIME fra...

The Recovery College is proud to support the Help For Heroes developed course: Veteran's Moving Forward. This course has been co-produced by Veterans for Veterans. This course is suitable for all military Veterans, regardless of when or where they served. By the end of the course, students should understand the true impact of their military ex...

Our Latest Newsletter is Now Live! This month, we're excited to bring you: A special message from Liane, one of our Deputy PrincipalsA volunteering update from Usha, our Volunteer CoordinatorIntroductions to the new faces on our teamInformation about our brand new course: Help for Heroes: Veterans Moving ForwardsA sneak peek at our Autumn Timetable...

Walsall College has a host of *free hobby and leisure activities starting from September for adults aged 19+!  These fun and relaxed short weekly courses cover a wide range of topics and will be held at the Pleck Library Campus, Whitehall Campus, at The Link in Walsall town centre and venues in the community!  Some examples of t...

Follow this link to view the full newsletter. This will also be available on the RC Hub. https://heyzine.com/flip-book/86bca32f94.html "Welcome to the August 2024 edition of the Recovery & Wellbeing in Sandwell newsletter and directory, with information on places to go, things to do, and opportunities to build recovery for everyone."

Just Straight Talk PLATFORM supports people aged 18+ who are out of work to increase wellbeing, confidence and self esteem through group activities and 1-1 sessions. With Platform you can connect and get involved with your local community, make new friends and increase your well-being! Here is a testimonial from a user of PLATFORM. "Socialisin...

Would you like to improve your numeracy skills to maximise your income? Multiply is a new government funded programme to help adults build confidence and skills with numbers to help improve everyday life. There will be a series of workshops in community venues around Sandwell and Walsall. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or...

Due to national tensions, unfortunately we have had to cancel our open day at Dy1 Community Centre tomorrow. Instead, we will be running an online Information Session from 2pm - 3pm, via Zoom. If you would like to join please contact the college at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0121 543 4061.