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    Multiply Skills for Life, Sandwell

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    Would you like to improve your numeracy skills to maximise your income? Multiply is a new government funded programme to help adults build confidence and skills with numbers to help improve everyday life. There will be a series of workshops in community venues around Sandwell and Walsall. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or...

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    Online Information Session, 8th August 2024

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    Due to national tensions, unfortunately we have had to cancel our open day at Dy1 Community Centre tomorrow. Instead, we will be running an online Information Session from 2pm - 3pm, via Zoom. If you would like to join please contact the college at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0121 543 4061.  

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    Summer Football Sessions in Halesowen

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     Are you looking for activities for your children during the summer holidays? In Halesowen there are free Football Sessions running on 12th August and 23rd August. Sessions will be held at Halesowen College Astro Turf, Whittingham Road, Halesowen B63 3NA Come and join these free football session. For more information call 07391 ...

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    Open Afternoon in Dudley, 8th August

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    Come and join us for a Drop In Open Afternoon with the Recovery College this Thursday between 2pm-4.30pm. There will be a relaxed Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet the team and join our Question and Answ...

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    Sporting Buddies

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    Sporting Buddies is a brand new initiative in Wednesbury to offer you a chance to talk and exercise, which are both things that improve your mental health.  Sporting Buddies is a 6-week programme of sports activities using different sports, such as: • Swimming • Squash • Tennis • Badminton • Golf • Netball • Football • Personal ...

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    Recovery College Open Day in Dudley

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    Come and join us for a Drop In Open Afternoon with the Recovery College this Friday at DY1 Community Centre between 1.30pm-4pm.  There will be a relaxed Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey.  This is followed by one of our increasing...

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    Commissioning of Community Sector Training Courses Pilot Project: Second Round

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    The Recovery College for the Black Country is really excited to be able to inform you that "The Commissioning of Community Sector Training Courses Pilot Project" will be continuing and launching a second round!  The Recovery College has been allocated a total of approximately £100K to continue to commission small to large community o...

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    Free Summer Holiday's and Food Activities in Sandwell

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    Are you looking for free activities during the Summer Holidays? Holiday Activities are a brilliant way to try new things, make new friends and learn new skills. There is plenty of choice including sports, music, dance, art, drama, cooking, days out and much more. Sandwell Holiday Activities offer exciting opportunities for children who live or go t...

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    Creative Wellbeing Walks in Oldbury

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    Join the Creative Wellbeing Walks at Brandhall Green Space, Oldbury to improve your wellbeing. The workshops focus on mini zine making, and photowalks. You will walk different routes and pathways around Brandhall, Oldbury. All materials will be provided. It is an opportunity to slow down and notice the world aroun...

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    Digi Dudley Project with Just Straight Talk

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    Digi Dudley, a project created by Just Straight Talk aims to increase social connections using technology.  In this project you will be partnered with a  Digital Buddy to support you with your technology and help you connect to others using a digital device. Please call this number if you are interested 07726 175532 or email jim2022.jst@g...

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    Murray Hall 30th Anniversary Community Event

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    The Murray Hall Community Trust are hosting a 30th Anniversary Event There will be a tombola, DJ, games, a raffle and refreshments.The event will take place on Thursday 25th July from 11am to 3pm. They would love to see you there and celebrate the anniversary with them. The address: Murray Hall Community Trust  St Marks Road Tip...

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    Walsall College Volunteer Hospitality & Catering Programme

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    Walsall College are offering a *free volunteer programme in Hospitality & Catering taking place at The Link in Walsall Town Centre and Boathouse in Rushall in July, in partnership with Gio's Italian Deli! This five week programme will help people boost their confidence, develop their knowledge and skills for a career in Hospitality & C...

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    Stepping into Work - RC Hub Highlights

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    Next in our RC Hub Highlights series is the category Stepping into Work.  The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country. It is ever-growing with new activities, leaflets, videos and other tools to help you. Access the Recovery College Hub here: The RC Hub  You c...

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    Fit Baggies Returns June 2024

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     Fit Baggies is a 10-week Health, Fitness and Lifestyle programme for the Sandwell Community run by The Albion Foundation.  The programme started again this month and there is still some spots available.  The Fit Baggies is free to join and is open to Sandwell residents who meet this criteria: - Age 18+ - Body Mass of 25+ Scan the QR...

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    Volunteering in My Community RC Hub Highlights

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    Are you interested in Volunteering in your community... you can find out how by looking at our RC Hub! The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country. It is ever-growing with new activities, leaflets, videos and other tools to help you. Access the Recovery College Hub here...

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    Help For Heroes: Veterans Moving Forward Course

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    Help for Heroes: Veterans Moving Forwards The Help for Heroes, Veterans Moving Forwards course has been designed by Veterans for Veterans. This course is suitable for all military Veterans, regardless of when or where they served. By the end of the course, students should understand the true impact of their military experience and be equipped ...

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    Accessing Social Activities in My Community RC Hub Highlights

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    The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country. It is ever-growing with new activities, leaflets, videos and other tools to help you. Continuing in our Hub Highlights series, I'm going to show you an example of what you can find in the Accessing Social activities...

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    Cocaine Anonymous Group, Smethwick

    Cocaine Anonymous will be starting a new weekly meeting at Dorothy Parkes Centre on Monday 24th June, 7.30-8.30.   If you feel you would benefit from this group, We encourage you to attend.  For more information: Website - www.cauk.org.uk Phone - 0800 612 0225 Email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Monday 7:30pm-8:30pm Address: Dorothy Parkes ...

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    Walsall College Open Day, 18th June 2024

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     Walsall College's final Open Day of the academic year takes place on Tuesday 18th June! You can register for the open day on the link below! The free Open Day is taking place at their Wisemore Campus, Green Lane Campus and Digital Engineering Skills Centre from 4pm – 7pm! This is a great opportunity for adult learners (aged 19+) and...

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    Accessing help in my Community - RC Hub Highlights

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    Next in our RC Hub Highlights series, I'm going to show you three resources from our next category - Accessing Help in My Community. You can access all of our resources for free, download and save for later! Through this series we are shining a light on the amazing resources you can access on the Hub to help you on your recovery journey. ...

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