We are pleased to inform you that a new Black Country Foodbank has opened to support people in need within the local community. Location: New Testament Church of God, Life Centre, Horseley Heath, Tipton, DY4 7QTOpening Date: Thursday 9th October 2025Opening Times: Every Thursday, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm This new centre will operate weekly and will ...

Join Natwest for a Wellbeing Drop-In with Healthy Sandwell, Alzheimer's society and Stop for Life Sandwell Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 Address: NatWest, 309 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8LX Download PDF File Here The RC Team -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Join NOWT at the double decker bus in New Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich for mini health checks and talks all things women's health. You will be joined by a range of experts like The Menopause School. Come and have a chat, grab some freebies! Everyone is welcome.  Friday 17th October, 10am – 4pm, New Square Shopping Centre, West Bromw...

Our 'Wednesbury Workshop' group will be moving to Wednesbury Library to accommodate more activities and neurodivergent inclusion - Tuesdays - 1:30pm at Wednesbury Library, Walsall Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9EH. This starts from 14th October.  Just while you wait isa mental wellbeing group with fun activities games and advice, Every Thursda...

Repair Café Walsall is a project by Urban Hax CIC aimed at creating a community space where people can bring broken household items, electronics, and clothing to be repaired by skilled volunteers.The initiative focuses on reducing waste, sharing skills, and fostering community connection. The official opening will be on 27th September 10am - 2...

Bloxwich Launchpad is a brand-new digital skills and business incubation centre in the heart of Bloxwich. The Recovery College has been providing information and taster sessions with the launchpad throughout 2024 - present. Now the Launchpad has fully opened, we are excited to announce we will be running a six week course with the Le...

 It's the final day of our World Suicide Prevention campaign. To recap, we have covered the following subjects:Myths Vs FactsHow to talk to someone who is strugglingSigns of Suicide Risk and how to respondPlease refer back to our earlier blogs for more info on each of these topics.Today we are looking at the helplines and support services that...

For the second instalment leading up to World Suicide Prevention Day, we are looking at Myths Vs Facts surrounding suicide. Here's a clear myths vs. facts list about suicide, based on mental health research and guidance from key organisations.Myth 1 - Talking about suicide will put the idea in someone's headFact - Talking openly and ...

Ideal for All is a user-led charity and social enterprise working to make life better for disabled, elderly and vulnerable people and their carers. We are pleased to share their weekly schedule of activities, taking place across: Smethwick, Oldbury, Wednesbury, West Bromwich and Tipton. Everything from Garden Peer Support sessions through...

Our Summer Newsletter is now LIVE! In this edition: - Hear from our Principal Kerry Wilkes - The Recovery College is turning 10! - Learn more about our brand new Nature Prescribing course - What's new for our Autumn Term? Workshops, LSA Drop Ins and a DBT Refresher session  - Check out the Recovery College Hall of Fame. and much more! Cli...

Do you or someone you know experience mental health challenges? Come and Join us at one of our Open Days. You will learn what The Recovery College is and how we can support you on your recovery journey, meet the team, take part in a taster session from one of our most popular courses, understand the student journey and ask any questions you may hav...

At The Recovery College we have partnered with Beat It Percussion to deliver Sound Relaxation sessions in previous terms. Now you can experience Sound Relaxation from the comfort of your own home by using these videos created by Beat It Percussion.  Follow this link: https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/improving-my-mental-health/video...

Are you an Armed Forces Forces Veteran, Veteran family member or do you care for a veteran living in the Black Country?  Tough Enough To Care are offering free mental health and emotional wellbeing training for you.  Funded by Thrive Together, this project offers: Mental Health awareness training sessions 12 week programme to develop pers...

A warm, welcoming space for creativity at Wednesbury Library Every Wednesday and Friday 10am-1pm You are welcome at any time, no need to book.  On a friday there will be a member of staff from  Just Straight Talk that can offer friendly, free advice for all life's practical bits! (Health, benefits, wellbeing, housing) The RC Tea...

Volunteering comes in many forms, you may volunteer in a school, a library or shop. You may volunteer by supporting a neighbour. Volunteering can take many forms but at the root of volunteering is that we are using our time, skills and energy to support others. And did you know it not only helps others it can also ...

Would you like to start volunteering but not sure where to start? Across the Black Country there are many organisations that support you on your journey to volunteering. They can help you decide what area you would like to volunteer, whether it is in retail, charity, outdoors. One of the most well-known benefits of volunteering is the impact i...

Although we have been in term down time May has been a very busy month for The Recovery College. Our Facilitator team have spent time contacting current students for their End of Term Review and new students for their Getting to Know You meeting. These conversations are the best way for us to understand why you wish to attend the college and how we...

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...

The Go Play activities are a FREE universal offer running throughout the year across various Tipton/Sandwell locations. Please see attached Tipton activities or visit the website for a full calendar of events across Sandwell – www.goplaysandwell.co.uk Learn more about Go Play Sandwell on these links: Go Play Sandwell Website https://goplaysandwell....

The charity fun day is a fun day for the whole family. Come and Enjoy: InflatablesFun fair ridesOld fashioned gamescraft and handmade stallsfood and refreshment stalls Saturday 14th June at Rugby Club in Kingswinford The event will have a quiet hour from 10am to 11am. Quiet hour involves no music and minimal noise to provide a calmer environment fo...