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...

Bloxwich Launchpad, opening in September 2025, is an exciting new centre in the heart of Bloxwich, offering digital skills support and training for local people and small businesses. Funded through the Government's Town Deal and delivered by Walsall Council, Launchpad will bring together local partners to help people upskill, access support to...

In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week - the African Caribbean community initiative is hosting a short film premiere of Take a Seat at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on Wednesday 21st May. Book a space using the link below: For More Information: https://acci.org.uk/acci-premieres-take-a-seat/ The RC Team ---------------------------------------...

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 ...

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...

Autism Cafe at the Clock is a warm and welcoming space for people with Autism and their loved ones. The cafe is open twice a month at the YMCA in West Bromwich join for soft drinks games or relaxed chat.  All dates are listed on the poster below The next meet is 30th April 5-7pm Autism Cafe is for 18+ only.  Address: 38 Carter's...

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 ------...

Looking for activities for you and your family during the school holidays?   Check out the posters below sharing Cycling activities for children and families in Tividale Park. To sign up scan the QR code or Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.theaws.co.uk To join activities such as cooking, climbing, nature walks, crafts and more! Sign up b...

As The Recovery College Spring Term comes to an end Join Beat It Percussion at another venue for their Sound Relaxation courses. In Wednesbury at Friar Park Millenium Centre First Wednesday of Every Month 5pm-6pm or  Smethwick at Thimblemill Library First Friday of Every Month 1-2pm Contact Beat It Percussion via email beatitpercussi...

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...

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...