Join the LGBTQ+ Support Group every Wednesday from 6pm till 8pm at Oak Tree Centre, Tame Road, Oldbury B68 0JP. A welcoming, friendly and safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Where you can meet others, make friends, access for information and mental health support. Interested but would like more information? Contact Crossr...

Sandwell now have set up Community Hubs where you can speak to someone face-to-face in the West Bromwich and Blackheath area. There is also access to computers and Wi-Fi and they can also help you to sign up for a MySandwell account too. If you need help accessing council services or you need to speak to someone the tw...

Places of Welcome UK offers your local community a safe welcoming place, where everyone is welcome to come along. Helping to prevent loneliness, or help anyone who may be feeling isolated in the community. Refreshments are available, so come along to have a cuppa and a chat.  Every Thursday from 2pm till 3.30pm at the New Road Methodist C...

Tipton Winter Coats Programme is a chance to donate or pick up any winter coats for children and adults. Taking place at the New Road Methodist Church, Mount Street, Tipton, DY4 7DE - which is opposite the Great Bridge Primary School. Donate and drop off, every Thursday from 2pm till 3.30pm until Thursday 2nd November  Pick...

This half day course with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group is open for anyone who wants to learn the skills to be effective group leaders. This course is for people who are unemployed, on long term sick leave, have learning needs, substance misuse or mental ill health. The course overall will cover a range of different topics including plannin...

Come along to Stan Ball Centre next week to join their new sessions. The centre offers a range of activities, services and leisure facilities for adults to join and have fun. Whether you are looking to make friends or meeting others, there is something for everyone. They also run a coffee morning and lunch in the bistro eve...

Need a chat or looking for some advice? Join Autism West Midlands and book onto one of their online support sessions with a specialist Autism Advisor. Providing you with the information and guidance for pre and post-diagnosed autistic adults alongside their families living in the Black Country. To register all you need to do is&...

Real Arts Workshops reflection back on Sep/Oct 2023! Providing bespoke creative workshops in Wolverhampton and the wider Black Country area that break down barriers, develop confidence and self self-expression. They have had a busy summer filled with a bunch of different activities an projects for a range of ages ...

Every Wednesday between 10.30am till 1.30pm YMCA Walsall are offering free drop in sessions for local residents to support with any of the following. Form CompletionEmployment SupportAccessing Online Council Services General Information as well as advice and guidance. At YMCA Small Street Centre, 1A Small Street, Walsall WS1 3PR For further in...

Come along and join Black Country Healthcare for their dementia choir! A fun, exciting and free opportunity to get together, for people living with dementia and their carers. At West Bromwich Baptist Church from the 5th September till 21st November 2023 from 2pm - 4pm. (One week break during October half-term on the 31st October) If you would like ...

Places of Welcome offers your local community a safe welcoming place, where everyone is welcome to come along. Places of welcome are taking place all across the UK in local communities, to provide individuals with support through the connection of meeting others. All sessions are open to everyone and staffed by volunteers. Helping to...

Big local Big Feed is back, providing free Christmas dinners to those who may need a bit of extra help this year. To register for a hamper take your proof of benefit on a day and to a hub listed on the flyer attached below. Registration will be between 11th September and 6th October 2023. There will not be any bookings taken after this da...

Walsall Children's Services are launching its 'Working with Fathers' Strategy as part of a dynamic approach to supporting fathers in the borough. Work on this partnership-led strategy started in September 2021, following the findings of several national reports and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (previously called Serious Case Reviews) that hi...

The Recovery in Sandwell e-bulletin/ newsletter, aims to support people living or working in Sandwell to become'recovery informed', breaking down the stigma and prejudice towards people with drug or alcohol problems, and celebrating recovery.Everyone has a role to play in building recovery, helping people to believe in recovery and s...

With winter just round the corner, Act On Energy are hosting a 'Winter Is Coming' session at Darlaston Community Centre, Rough Hay Community Room, Hall Street East, Darlaston, WS10 8PL, on Friday 22nd September from 10am to 3.00pm This drop in session will look at how to tackle fuel poverty & cost of living discussions and offer ...

Can you make the change in your community today? West Midlands Adult Eating Disorder Provider Collaborative brings together NHS and private healthcare organisation to support people with eating disorders. The provider collaborative has a shared purpose and effective decision-making arrangements in place to understand the needs of the local pop...

Come along on Tuesday 19th September from 9.30am till 3pm, to the Roots of Recovery event at Sandwell Council House Chambers Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE. This event will include guest speakers who have lived experience of recovery and workshops. The opportunity to talk to any of the recovery based organisations available in t...

Join The Kaleidoscope Plus Group from between 10am till 12pm every month at Hope Place 321 High Street, West Bromwich B70 8LU These sessions provide a safe space for individuals with hoarding behaviour to meet with others and share their experiences. Hoarding is the storing of large quantities of items that you believe hold value. Refreshments...

Come along to Safer 6 event to get advice and support from the following council services and partnering organisations. On Thursday 5th October from 1pm till 3pm, at Brandhall Library. Providing a wide range of safety, crime prevention and healthy living advice.  This event will include advice and support from the following: Citizens Advi...

The Let's Chat Bus have released more dates for the end of August. A great way to meet new friends, getting advice or to finding more information about local services and support available to you. Find out where they are heading to next, here is their upcoming dates for the end of August.Everyone is welcome, so pop along for a cuppa & a chat! &...