Are you over 50 and looking for a friendly group to join for a drink and a chat? You are welcome at Coffee Mates! Join Age UK at Smethwick Library from the 4th March for a new friendly, welcoming space to chat, make new friends and grab a hot drink. Open from 11am-1pm.  For more information, please email wellbeing@ageuksandwell....

Are you a young /expectant parent in Sandwell? or a parent of 0-2 living in Wednesbury, West Bromwich or Tipton and looking for advice and guidance on your parenting journey? Come along to a monthly pop up sessions, have a chat with a peer support worker, grab a cuppa and have a safe space for your baby to play. Sessions are the last monday of...

 Join Riverside for a Community Litter picking day in West Bromwich Wednesday 12th March 10am-12pm Meeting on The Ridgacre Car Park, New Gas Street, West Bromwich, B70 0NP All equipment will be provided The RC Team -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

At the Lets Chat Hub everyone's welcome, so pop in for a cuppa and a chat! There are many activities taking place at the Lets Chat Hub which is based at West Bromwich Bus Station. Groups and Activities such as Art and Craft Clubs, a Grief and Loss support group, Men's Mental Health Group which offers friendship and support for men struggl...

Over the Winter Months, there are many community events that take place. Over on the RC Hub we have created a page filled with events that will be taking place over the month of December such as Craft Fairs, Christmas Afternoon Teas, Santa's Grotto events and many more. What is the RC Hub? The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbei...

The Live for Less course offers tips, techniques and practical advice about how to manage your money including making budget savingsreducing utility costshow to eat healthily on a budget Live for Less sessions are held monthly in local venues across Dudley The course will be held on the following dates in January: Castle & Priory Neighbour...

Every Tuesday at Langley Lodge, Join this Friendship Group. It is a safe space for people who suffer with isolation and Mental Health, have a place where you can come and speak to like-minded people. There is always free refreshments such as Tea, Coffee and Biscuits.  Address: Langley Park Lodge 34 Langley High Street Oldbury, B69 4SL For...

Through November and December there will be a series of Workshops tailored for females, particularly focusing on those who may be experiencing loneliness or are at a higher risk of isolation   At this session you will be able to meet others, learn new skills, Learn about Creative Journaling and Relax! Sessions will take place: Monday 11th Nove...

Get your Bicycle repaired in Sandwell for free!  Bring your bike to be repaired or for a mini service by an experienced mechanic on these dates at Lewisham Park, Smethwick. Between 10am-1pm 29th October30th October31st October Meet at Lewisham Park, Smethwick,  B66 1DL, outside the play area. Contact Qasim on 07707 212 321 for any enquire...

In this blog post our RC Hub Highlights series continues. Across the Black Country there are many community groups and activities that anyone can access.. if they know about them. On our RC Hub we have a section highlighting these groups and we are going to dive into them today. Let's look at the 'Accessing Social Activities in My Community' T...

 World Menopause Day is held every year on 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and well being. I have provided some resources below that may help you, or someone you know, as they navigate this time.  Across the Black Country there are many Meno...

Please see the new timetable detailing services and support being delivered by Life in Community from St Johns Church Hall, Tipton. There are lots of great services such as Money Advice, Light Exercise Sessions, Cooking on a budget advice. Complimented by a wealth of community groups such as a Youth Group, Family Playgroup, Walk & Tal...

 Next in our RC Hub Highlights series, Lets dive into this tab - Accessing Help in My Community. In this blog post you can find information about where to find your local food bank, Blooming Menopause Community Group in Sandwell and more. So, What is the RC Hub? The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource librar...

The Recovery in Sandwell e-bulletin/ newsletter, aims to support people living or working in Sandwell to become'recovery informed', breaking down the stigma and prejudice towards people with drug or alcohol problems, and celebrating recovery. Everyone has a role to play in building recovery, helping people to believe in recovery and supporting them...

A Place of Welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly conversation and free refreshments, if, and when they need it.   On these two posters below you can find dates, times and locations for Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich

The Kaleidoscope Plus Group have a Coffee and Chat Group you can grab a coffee, talk about the small stuff, the big stuff or whatever is on your mind.  It is based at 321 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8LU. There are fortnightly and monthly dates to attend. The next Coffee & Chat dates are Tuesday 3rd September, Tuesday 17th Septembe...

August Bank Holiday marks one of the largest Pride Events in the UK. Over the weekend Manchester will be filled with pride events and community activities. Manchester Pride is one of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ charities. Their vision is a world where LGBTQ+ people are free to live and love without prejudice and the culture is universally cel...

Join a new Men's Wellbeing Group, Every Tuesday in Wednesbury.  This group is created by Just Straight Talk and will be held on Tuesday Mornings at the South Staffs Community Water Hub in Wednesbury.  It's a service where you can access tailored Advice and Guidance focused on everyday issues that men face. For more informat...

Move more, meet new people and see a new side to Sandwell with YMCA Cycling Club These will be guided cycling sessions, free of charge.  Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 6pm-7:30pm Starting Location is YMCA West Bromwich, 38 Carters Green, B70 9LG. To Join please visit the YMCA Reception or contact Joy Chatwin on 0121 524 1950 or joy.chatwin@y...

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...