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Christmas can be a difficult time for some of us and it can also put a strain on our mental health, wellbeing and our finances too. That's why it's so important to know there's always support available and that you're not alone.  Here are some tips on looking after your wellbeing this winter as well contacts for organisations&nb...

Visit Walsall College Pleck Library Campus on Saturday 16th December for their free festive arts & crafts event for all the family! So why not come down any time between 10am - 2pm to take part in our fan activities including... Festive arts and crafts Seasonal card and decoration making!Creating festive messages and poems for the sea...

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...

Starfish Social Hub have released their Christmas & New Year calendar full of different activities for the week. Throughout both weeks all courses will be hosted virtually on Zoom. Set up and run by the charity: Starfish Services Limited, part of the Starfish Partnership. This is a project with a difference, addressing ...

Meet Santa and his little helpers at Sandwell Valley this Christmas. Come along on 2nd December till 23rd December at Sandwell Valley Country Park, West Bromwich. Experience the magical snow showers in the winter wonderland.Take home a special giftFollow the Christmas trail and explore the Christmas courtyardWrite and post your letter to Santa...

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...