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    Let's Talk About Loneliness Course at Bloxwich Launchpad

    Bloxwich Launchpad Loneliness Course

    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...

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    World Suicide Prevention Day - Useful helpline and Support Services

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     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...

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    World Suicide Prevention Day : Myths vs Facts surrounding suicide

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    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 ...

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    Ideal for All Charity

    Ideal for All

    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...

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    Our Summer Newsletter is LIVE - The Recovery College

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    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...

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    Come and Meet the Recovery College in August

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    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...

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    Enjoy Sound Relaxation at home! Beat It Percussion

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    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...

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    All Veteran Wellbeing Project - Tough Enough To Care

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    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...

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    Crafty Club in Wednesbury

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    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...

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    Why should I volunteer?

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    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 ...

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    Volunteering Opportunities in the Black Country

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    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...

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    May at The Recovery College

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    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...

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    Indoor Walking Cricket for women aged 50 and over

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    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...

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    Go Play May Half Term Activities in Sandwell

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    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....

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    Charity Family Fun Day in Dudley

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    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...

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    The Recovery College Information and Taster Sessions at Bloxwich Library

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    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...

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    Take a Seat Short Film Premiere Wolverhampton

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    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 ---------------------------------------...

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    Sound Relaxation across Black Country

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    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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

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    CommUNITY of Performance Free Choir and Drama Group

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    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 ...

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    Transgender Mental Health Signposting and Support

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    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 ...

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