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    A Sense of Place Project, Walsall Art Gallery

    Join a combines arts project at the New Art Gallery Walsall on the 21st March between 2-4. If you're interested in the links between art and nature then this is for you! The workshop will draw from the gallery's collection, to help with mindfulness and wellbeing. Materials and refreshments will be provided.For more information contact: Ju...

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    Laughter Yoga with Maggie Thompson, Leasowes Park

    Join Merrie Maggie for a Laughter Yoga Session on Friday 17th March between 10:30am - 11:30am in Leasowes Park. Donations are welcome. Here's what she has to say:'Having run Laughter Yoga sessions since 2011, I can definitely state that Laughter Yoga is something I practice on a daily basis every morning and often at other times when I run my Laugh...

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    Laughter Yoga with Maggie Thompson, March 2023

    Laughter Yoga Basic Skills

    'Merrie Maggie' Thompson will be delivering the 'Laughter Yoga Basic Skills' during March 2023. She has run it 'in-person' and online. As it doesn't involve 'in-person' assessments in order to gain a qualification, running the workshop online is an easy option so participants can join from their own homes.  This takes parti...

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    Walsall Carers Walk and Talk

    Join the staff at Walsall Carers Hub for a relaxing walk around the beautiful Walsall Arboretum and for a coffee and a chat afterwards.  Meet at the visitors centre, Arboretum Road, Walsall WS1 2QH on the last Tuesday of the month. Starting on 31 January 2023 at 10.30am – 12 noon.  To book a place call 01922 616 798 or email info@walsallc...

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    Deaf Awareness Workshop, Dudley

    Deaf Awareness Workshop

    If you are interested in learning about diversity within the deaf community, and how to use sign language, this free workshop could be for you! Running for one day only on Tuesday 7th March 1pm - 4pm. Contact: 01384 818413 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please find more information in the image below. 

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    Zines for Wellbeing, Wolverhampton

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    New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton are running a series of Zine Workshops starting tomorrow, running until 21st March.  What can creating a zine do for your wellbeing? It can connect you to other people, help you feel listened to and valued, allow for freedom and choice give you something to focus on, enable you to try out and learn...

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    Starfish - Wolverhampton Social Hub

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    Wolverhampton Social Hub have released their March 2023 course timetable.  (Running from the 6th March - 31st March 2023) Courses consist of both face to face & Zoom meetings. To get Involved! Info below Phone: 01902 771776 / 07949 290036 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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    Mental Health Participation & Service Development Questionnaire

     Are you aged 12-24 and living in the Black Country? Midlands Young Advisors are asking young people who are aged 12-24, and living in the Black Country about their views with the mental health service and how we can improve them. The survey only takes about 15 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous.  Have your say...

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    Healthwatch Sandwell: Health & Social Care Changes in Wednesbury Workshop

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    Join Healthwatch Sandwell to share your user experience of the health & social care service in helping to make change in local services.  Come join the workshop and share your views on the 28th February at 12-2pm  At Apostolic Church, 4 St James Street, Wednesbury WS10 7DY Book a place here! Phone: call or text 07732 683463 Email...

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    Help Us Transform Black Country Community Mental Health Services

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    Join the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to help us transform the community mental health services. Register here or scan the QR code!  www.communitymentalhealthtransformation.eventbrite.co.uk

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    The WEA: Adult Learning Within Reach

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    The WEA: Adult Learning Within Reach have a series of courses to help you to get used to living in the UK. You will need to be at ESOL Entry Level 3 to join these courses. They all offer a good opportunity to practice your English, meet new people and have fun.  The courses are all online, which means you will need a smart phone, tab...

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    Samaritan's Small Talk Saves Lives Campaign

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    A little small talk and a simple question like "Hi, where can I get a coffee?" can be all it takes to interrupt someone's suicidal thoughts and could help set them on the journey to recovery. The Samaritans campaign will run from 21 February to 12 March 2023. For more information head here:  Small Talk Saves Lives | Campaigns | Samar...

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    Walsall Health Walk

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    Walking is one of the best exercises for your health and it's FREE! A good walk can do wonders for your mental wellbeing in fact, being active has a whole range of benefits It improves self-perception and self-esteem, mood and sleep quality, and it reduces stress, anxiety and fatigue. We run weekly Health Walks in Wolverhampton, Walsall, ...

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    Sandwell Digital Donations, 2023

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    Are you a community group in Sandwell who would like to get your service online and use the internet to support your needs? Sandwell Digital Donations are offering free laptops to help set up learning hubs on your premises. For more information refer to the PDF below or contact Katy McAllister on: 07790 939564 or email:&nbs...

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    Living Well Project, Dudley

    Living Well Sessions, Dudley

    Are you a migrant or from an ethnic minority community? Are you looking to improve your parental skills? Do you want to voice your concerns to health professionals? If Yes, This Living Well Project is designed to support you to understand/participate in health and well-being activities, gain skills in parenting and developing the confidence to enga...

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    Starfish Social Hub February Courses

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    The Social Hub is a face-to-face and virtual social support network, set up and run by the charity: Starfish Services Limited, part of the Starfish Partnership.This is a project with a difference, addressing mental health by focusing on social health instead. They offer a programme of activities where socialising is the focus because this...

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    Launch of Cost of Living Support Hubs in Dudley

    Launch 30th January 2023 We are delighted to announce that Citizens Advice Dudley and Wolverhampton, in conjunction with Dudley Empowerment Partnership, supported by DMBC Public Health and the NHS Black Country ICB, are opening 4 Cost of Living Support Hubs starting 30th January which will be running for the next 12 months. "Britain is facing its b...

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