Together, let's #AccelerateAction for gender equality! International Women's Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate all the women in our lives - your mum, sister, daughter, friend, colleague - the list goes on! It is a day to celebrate the achievements of women throughout history and inspire future generations. At The Recovery College we want to...
On the 8th March, we remember and honour the many movements which fought for women's rights and liberation – and those who continue that struggle to this day. But what is less talked about is how intertwined Women's Movements were with working class organisation. Typically we're presented with a story of middle and upper-class women, such as the Su...
Shrove Tuesday also known as Pancake Day is marked on a different day each year to mark the start of the Christian festival of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is the beginning of the 40 days of Lent leading up to Easter. But why do we eat pancakes? The tradition of Pancake Day comes from families using up all their ingredients in their cupboard before L...
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, there are many cat...
An afternoon of relaxed chat, support and discussion around peri-menopause and menopause over a cup of coffee. The event will include conversations around how it can affect women and what help and support is available both for self-care and HRT and other medical treatments. The session will be led by Dr Heidi Kerr and will be relaxed, f...
Are you over 50 and looking for a friendly group to join for a drink and a chat? You are welcome at Coffee Mates! Join Age UK at Smethwick Library from the 4th March for a new friendly, welcoming space to chat, make new friends and grab a hot drink. Open from 11am-1pm. For more information, please email wellbeing@ageuksandwell....
14th February is typically known as a day of love. It is a day most commonly known as a day to show love and appreciation to your significant other, your partner, spouse etc. But, How often do we take the time to show ourselves the same love and appreciation? Fun Fact! The first Valentine's Day was in the year 496 AD! The ...
Bring your bike to be repaired or for a mini service by an experienced mechanic on the following dates: Tuesday 18th February at Lewisham Park, Smethwick, B66 1DJ (meet outside the play area) 11am-1pm Wednesday 19th February at Victoria Park, Smethwick, B66 3QB 11am-1pm Contact Qasim on 07707 212321 for any enquiries The RC Team -------------...
Are you a young /expectant parent in Sandwell? or a parent of 0-2 living in Wednesbury, West Bromwich or Tipton and looking for advice and guidance on your parenting journey? Come along to a monthly pop up sessions, have a chat with a peer support worker, grab a cuppa and have a safe space for your baby to play. Sessions are the last monday of...
Time to Talk Day is the nation's biggest mental health conversation. It's a day for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. Time to Talk Day was launched in 2014 by Time to Change, a campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination, which was run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It ...
February is LGBT+ History Month. The theme for 2025 is Activism and Social Change, one approach to Activism is attending events in support of LGBT+ communities. There are many events going on across the Black Country and Birmingham to raise awareness and provide support this month. Keep reading to learn more! https://blgbt.org/whats-on/...
Talking about your mental health can be difficult, and it can be especially tough to reach out and ask for help in times of crisis. Stigma and discrimination still cloud many people's perceptions of poor mental health and mental illness, and it can be easy to worry about assumptions and judgements that might follow after reaching out for support. F...
Join Strength and Balance Exercise Classes across Sandwell. Here is a timetable, find a session that suits you. Contact
Hello and Welcome to Spring Term at The Recovery College. Welcome back to our students and a warm welcome to anyone joining us for the first time! Our Staff Team have been working hard over the winter break to prepare for our Spring Term. Our Facilitators have been finalising new courses, and preparing for delivery, Our Admin Team have spent ...
Come along and meet people who can offer self-care help and support. Join in a variety of sessions including Sound Meditation, Mental Health Awareness, Self-care for carers and support for parents. Event Details are below: 30th January 3:30pm Beacon Centre, Wolverhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, WV4 6AZ The RC Team --------------------------...
Sometimes it can be really difficult to fall asleep. Sleep problems are common, and the reasons we struggle to sleep changes throughout our lives. Did you know that we spend approximately a third of our lives asleep? Sleep is an essential and involuntary process, without which we cannot function effectively. Sleeping helps to repai...
Come and join these fun, free workshops and learn new arts and crafts skills. These workshops are currently taking place in a host of libraries throughout Sandwell, they are arts in health workshops which aim to support your mental health and wellbeing. STEP ON is for adults 18+, free of charge and is a weekly provision t...
For Youth aged 13 to 21 - Are you interested in Healthcare? Do you want to know more about hospitals and community services? The purpose of this Youth Space is to give young people a voice, an opportunity to help shape future services and a way to meet other young people with similar interests Opportunity to volunteer and gain work experience ...
This is a question that many people ask. We all experience Mental Health challenges in our lives. We have created The RC Hub to support you on your mental health journey. The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country and beyond. It is ever-growing with new activities...
Whilst the festive period can be a joyous time for some for others this time of year can feel more stressful. If you struggle with mental health over the festive period, we have written this blog post for you to come to when you need support whilst The Recovery College is closed. Some things you can do to keep yourself we...
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