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    Cost of Living Support Christmas Pop up Shop

    Charlotte Jones
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    Come along for free advice, support and handy tips at the Cost of Living Support Christmas Pop up Shop. This Pop up Shop will run from Wednesday 22nd till Friday 24th November at 10.30am to 5.30pm. All Pop up Shops will be held at Mander Community Hub, Lower Mall, Mander Centre.  Each day will have a different topic area to show helpful&n...
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    Free Support for Parents & Carers of Young People

    Charlotte Jones
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    Do you know what worries your young person/child? Do you know how you can help? Would you like to know what the signs and symptoms of mental health and emotional difficulties are? The Kaleidoscope Group are here to give you the tools to support a young person and their mental health or anxieties. This two day course is for parents and carers of you...
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    Places of Welcome in Wednesbury

    Charlotte Jones
    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 Wednesday from 12pm till 1.30pm at Wednesbury Baptist Church, Vicar ...
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    Listening and Support Service in Sandwell

    Charlotte Jones
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    Are feeling anxious or isolated and need somebody to talk to? Maddison from Life Coach and Wellbeing Service can help. Book in with their listening and support service, based at Bearwood Community Hub in their co-working space at Abbey Yoga, 28a Abbey Road Smethwick B67 5RD. For further information or to book in with the listening and sup...
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    Wrap up for Winter Campaign

    Charlotte Jones
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    Do you have a winter coat, scarves, gloves and hat that you no longer wear? Wing Close Centre are looking for donations of any unwanted Children's / Adult's / Men's and Women's coats and any of the above that are in good condition. To help the homeless and vulnerable families and individuals this winter.  All donations can be brought...
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    Smethwick Winter Coat Bank

    Charlotte Jones
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    Have you got a winter coat, hats, scarves and gloves that you no longer need? Do you or your child need a winter coat? Drop off any clean winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves that you no longer need so other local children and adults can benefit from them.  Drop off is Monday till Friday during October between 9am till 5pm.  Come a...
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    Oldbury Christmas Light Switch-on

    Charlotte Jones
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    Get into the festive spirit with the whole community of Oldbury to celebrate the festive season. Sandwell are planning a bumper event of fun, music and entertainment to truly showcase the vibrancy of our town, residents and its local businesses. On Friday 17th November from 5pm till 7pm at the Civic Square in Oldbury. ...
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    LGBTQ+ Support Group

    Charlotte Jones
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    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...
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    Sandwell Community Hubs

    Charlotte Jones
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    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...
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    Places of Welcome in Tipton

    Charlotte Jones
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    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...
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    Tipton Winter Coats Programme

    Charlotte Jones
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    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...
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    Group Work Skills with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

    Charlotte Jones
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    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...
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    Stan Ball Centres Activities

    Charlotte Jones
    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...
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    Black Country Online Autism Advice and Consultation Sessions for Adults

    Charlotte Jones
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    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&...
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    Real Arts Workshops Autumn Newsletter 2023

    Charlotte Jones
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    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 ...
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    YMCA Walsall Drop-In Sessions

    Charlotte Jones
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    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...
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    Shine A Light Dementia Choir

    Charlotte Jones
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    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 ...
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    Places of Welcome

    Charlotte Jones
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    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...
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    Big Local Big Feed 2023

    Edward Wakefield
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    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...
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    Mind Kind: Working With Fathers Event, Walsall

    Edward Wakefield
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    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...
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