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    Tai Chi Course Places Available

    Edward Wakefield
    Tai Chi places available
    We have places on our Tai Chi course available for this term. These will be delivered via Zoom and face to face in our Walsall base. If you are interested in a set of sessions introducing you to the principles of Tai Chi, gentle flowing movements, focusing on posture, breath and total relaxation, then enrol now! This is open to new and existing stu...
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    The Recovery College Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month!

    Edward Wakefield
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    The team at the Recovery College are celebrating LGBTQ+ History month throughout February. All our staff all believe in the importance of this celebration and will be adding their thoughts and experiences to this blog throughout the month. We will be providing helpful links, contacts and quotes until the 28th February, so watch this space! 
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    Principal's Drop In Session February 7th

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    Would you like to speak to the Recovery College Principals? Do you have any burning questions or suggestions for the College and how it is run? Then this is the chance for you to speak with Kerry Wilkes and Liane Howe. Feel free to share your ideas in a welcoming environment. If you would like to book a place please email: info@therecoverycollege.c...
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    Great News! We have courses available...

    Edward Wakefield
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    Great news! We have extended our enrolment for some of our existing courses, including: gratitude, money matters, creative writing and planning our wellbeing. These are all incredible experiences! Don't just take our word for it, if you are interested please contact the admin team now.Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0121 543 4061 and w...
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    Meet and Greet Volunteer Opportuntity

    Charlotte Jones
    Hello all Active students Please see link for our Meet and Greet volunteering opportunity this will be for the Recovery College Walsall and Wolverhampton base. You will need to apply online via the link below for these roles, best of luck. Interviews will be face to face.  Job vacancy: Volunteer Meet and Greet, Black Country Healthcare NHS Fou...
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    New job positions available at the Recovery College!

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    Are you passionate about mental health recovery through learning? If your answer is yes - we have 2 exciting positions available at the Recovery College!3 x Facilitator Role2 x Learning Support Assistant RoleFor more information please see the images attached.Alternatively head here for the Facilitator Role: View current vacancies :: Black Cou...
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    Join our Development Group at The Recovery College

    Charlotte Jones
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    Do you enjoy improving and developing new services and projects? Do new ideas and solutions to problems come easily to you? If it is a yes… we would be delighted if you would consider joining the Development Group and help to ensure that the Recovery College fully meets the recovery and learning needs of its students and the communities of the Blac...
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    Join our Evaluation Group at The Recovery College

    Charlotte Jones
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    Do you enjoy evaluating services and projects? Do you enjoy analysing information and looking at the detail? If it is a yes…we would be delighted if you would consider joining the Evaluation Group and help to ensure that the best quality of service is delivered to our students. If you would like more information, please contact Kirstie on 07341 865...
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    Social Media Co-production Course

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    The Recovery College is looking for students interested in the co-design and co-production of course to help co-produce a 4 week course looking at Social Media. Including how social media impacts our Mental Health. Alongside ways to manage and control social media consumption to aid Mental Health recovery. Please note this cours...
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    Faith Visit to Sikh Gudawara Temple, Great Barr

    Edward Wakefield
    Temple Visit
    Each term the Spiritual Care Team join forces with the Recovery College to take students and staff on a visit to a local Faith & Belief Community. This is a great way to learn more about the different beliefs and perspectives that shape the Black Country and also see in action all the great things that Faith Communities are doing in the local c...
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    Recovery College Christmas Newsletter!

    Edward Wakefield
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    Our new Recovery College Newsletter has gone live! Here we're looking over our Autumn term and preparing ourselves for Christmas. In this suitably festive edition you will find:Principal's message with Kerry and LianeChristmas Refresher! What are Recovery Colleges?Where can you find us? Details of all of our 4 bases around the Black CountryTip...
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    Sound Relaxation with Beat It Percussion

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    Here's some shots of our staff and students enjoying a sound relation session with Beat It Percussion CEO Lynn Kay last week. Sound relaxation works by creating a live soundscape of calming, gentle instruments that eases the mind into a state of deep relaxation. You have to see it and hear it to believe it! We hope to run more sessions like this in...
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    Congratulations Liane & Kiran!

    Edward Wakefield
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    Today we are celebrating the incredible achievements of our super talented Deputy Principal Liane Howe & Lead Facilitator Kiran Zulffkar as they have passed their level four certificates in education! We take our learning very seriously here at the Recovery College, so you know you're in good hands. If you would like to know more about the...
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    Principal's Drop In Thank You!

    Edward Wakefield
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    A huge thanks to all our students and volunteers from our Principal Kerry Wilkes and Deputy Principal Liane Howe for making today's Drop In session so fruitful. There were rich discussions and valuable feedback, all of which helps build a better Recovery College experience. Don't forget we have our final drop in of the year on Thursd...
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    Join our Evaluation Group at The Recovery College

    Charlotte Jones
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    Do you enjoy evaluating services and projects? Do you enjoy analysing information and looking at the detail? If it is a yes…we would be delighted if you would consider joining the Evaluation Group and help to ensure that the best quality of service is delivered to our students. If you would like more information, please contact Kirstie on 07341 865...
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    Join our Development Group at The Recovery College

    Charlotte Jones
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    Do you enjoy improving and developing new services and projects? Do new ideas and solutions to problems come easily to you? If it is a yes… we would be delighted if you would consider joining the Development Group and help to ensure that the Recovery College fully meets the recovery and learning needs of its students and the communities of the Blac...
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    WHG Event & Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellbeing Event

    Charlotte Jones
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    This November our team have been spreading the word of what we do here at The Recovery College. Friday our team were at the WHG Event in Walsall and at Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellbeing Event at Lifecentral Church Halesowen. To talk about the service & support we provide in the areas of Dudley and Walsall at The Recove...
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    Live Sound Relaxation Taster Session

    Charlotte Jones
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    Come along and join Beat it Percussion for their Live Sound Relaxation Taster Session. Prepare to be immersed in beautiful relaxing sounds! Relieves stress and helps you recharge your batteries. This session supports good mental health and can help with the management of anxiety and other conditions. Sound Relaxation works by creating a l...
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    Principals Drop-In - Wednesday 29th November

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    Would you like to speak to the Recovery College Principals and our Lead Facilitator? Do you have any burning questions or suggestions for the College and how it is run? Then this is the chance for you to speak with Kerry Wilkes, Liane Howe and Kiran Zulffkar. Feel free to share your ideas as our drop in's are running until December! ...
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    Nature & Mindfulness Taster Session

    Charlotte Jones
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    Come along and join our taster sessions in Nature & Mindfulness with Liane and Hazel. Please note these taster sessions are for new students only. This is due to the popularity of our courses and how quickly they get booked up. Now is the perfect time to see what makes them so great, with our lovely facilitators in 30 minute sessions. Nature Ta...
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