From 9th June - 16th June it's Men's Health Week, and here at the RC we have a tonne of tips, links and general reminders to be excellent to yourself for all the men out there! It's Day 1, and today we are posing the question:  Why Men's Mental Health Matters: Men's mental health is crucial because: It directly impacts well-being, r...

Loneliness Awareness Week is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. This year's theme, is all about reducing the stigma around this natural human emotion. So, What is Loneliness?  Loneliness is a natural human emotion. We're biologically wired for social contact, and loneliness is our signal that we need more. Definition: Lon...

Get Active with Free Women's Walking Cricket Group for women aged 50 and over Every Thursday 10am-11:30am at Thimblemill REC, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, B67 6NR. All sessions are adapted with a soft ball, come as you are in comfortable clothes and enjoy the session!  To book or find out more please call on 0121 437 0033 or email wellbeing@ag...

Poetry can be an amazing outlet to express how we are feeling, provide us with inspiration and give us an opportunity to take time out. At the college we have many talented poets, writers and artists. It is amazing how the arts can help you express thoughts and feelings.  One of our Facilitator team Sarah has written an awesome poem about...

Join Beat It Percussion at another venue across Sandwell for their Sound Relaxation sessions. Please get in touch if you have any questions: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. tel: 07875 090946 Download PDF File Here The RC Team -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

CommUNITY of Performance unities people through a love of drama and singing, promoting creativity and connection. This group is for anyone aged 12+  All experience levels are welcome. Come and Join Drama or Choir or Both! Rehearsals will be taking place throughout May, June and July with a Summer concert on Saturday 26th July. Choir and Drama ...

It's been a great month at The Recovery College, full of Open Days, Celebrations, Co-Production and End of Term Reviews.  This week the Recovery College Staff team met for a Spring Away Day. We discussed strategy, directions and priorities for the entire team. We also got to build some award worthy structures out of straws and LEGO! It wa...

Along with other members of our team I want to share some of the things I keep in my stress relief toolkit.  My main stress relief tool is Quality Time with my friends and family. This always fills my cup and allows me to recharge. In my job role I spend a lot of time online so I enjoy taking time away from my phone and catching...

At The Recovery College we believe everyone is valued and has a part to play. Following the news of the High Court ruling on the 2010 Equality Act we recognise the impact this news will have on the LGBT+ Community.. We all have a right to feel safe where we live, we have compiled a list of local and national organisations that you can contact ...

Do you want to try a new exercise? Or get back into a running routine? Couch to 5K is a 12 week training plan to help you begin your running journey. Combining walking and running at a steady pace where you are able to chat to those around you, build your stamina and journey towards running 5 kilometres. If you want to know more about C25K click he...

One of the difficulties with stress is that people experience stress in different ways. This contributes to stress manifesting itself differently. Stress isn't avoidable but it is manageable, keeping a stress relief toolkit can be a great coping strategy to support you. Today you can read what Kirstie keeps inside her toolkit. Perhaps this can give...

Would you like to improve your mental wellbeing while spending time in nature? Join a free course at St. Germain's Church, Birmingham, starting Monday 28th April, including a free lunch. Improving mental wellbeing whilst gardening.   To register your interest please click here: www.stgermainswellbeing.org.uk/mindfulness The RC Team ------...

This week is one of the biggest moments in the Christian calendar. At Easter Christians across the world gather throughout the week to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. To learn more about Easter, click here: About Easter - Easter Customs and Traditions - WhyEaster.com The Recovery College would like to wish a Happy Easter...

 At The Recovery College, we offer a variety of courses where we discuss stress and how we can lower our stress levels and practice self care. We're asking the team what they keep in their stress relief toolkit to support them when they start to feel stressed or overwhelmed. Here's Charlotte - one of our lead facilitators toolkit! One of ...

Although our Spring Term has come to an end there are still ways for you to attend the college during our break.  We will be delivering weekly Recover Together sessions and Health Walks across all four areas of the Black Country. These sessions are a great way to stay connected and continue to build on your learning from our Spring Term. Our L...

April is Stress Awareness Month.  Stress Awareness month is a national and annual campaign ran by The Stress Management Society to raise awareness of stress and how it impacts our wellbeing, to create a safe space for dialogues surrounding stress and to tackle, reduce and remove the stigma of stress. At The Recovery College At The Recover...

It's Stress Awareness Month, observed every April since 1992, dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes and cures of stress. The Stress Management Society's mission is to help individuals and organisations recognise and reduce stress, fostering a happier, healthier, and more resilient world. The theme for 2025 is ...

A new walking group is starting in Walsall this April! Men Walking and Talking (MWHAT) is an organisation founded in 2021 with the aim to bring men together in a safe space to end the stigma around Men's Mental Health by supporting each other. Initially started in Telford 2021, and having only one attendee on the first walk, it has now gr...

It's International Day of Happiness. The theme for 2025 is Caring and Sharing. It reminds us that lasting happiness comes from caring for each other, feeling connected and being part of something bigger. "We don't have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people,...

This week it is Nutrition and Hydration Week! The purpose of this week is to bring people together to create energy, focus and fun in order to highlight and educate people on the value of food and drink in maintaining health and well being in health and social care! One of the key aim of the week is to Reinforce, Focus and Energise! Why i...