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...

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...

Walsall College has a number of *free courses taking place in June, July and August that are aimed at supporting anyone who is aged 19+, claiming benefits or on a low income to get into work. These short courses are designed to provide people with all the information and knowledge needed to work in specific areas, with some having a guaranteed job ...

Make More are offering an 8 week, group personal fitness programme. Mens course starts Saturday 4th May at Willenhall CHART, the ladies programme starts on 29th June. What is it? 8 week courseFree of Charge  45 Minute PT and 15 minute meal planningThe requirements for this fitness group is - low income, unemployed, living with a...

 From Sunday 5th May to 15th September 2024, there will be free outdoor yoga sessions at Walsall Arboretum in Walsall.  This is a great opportunity to get outdoors in the summer months, reflect and relax!  Outdoor Yoga is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. There is no need to book in!  "Our aim is to mak...

If you are looking for a way to connect with your community that's enjoyable, impactful and sustainable then 'Places of Welcome' is for you! On 12th April there is a FREE informal one hour workshop where they will cover these topics:  What is a Place of Welcome?How do I join the Places of Welcome network?What things do I need to cons...

Oldbury Library are hosting a wide range of activities for anyone to get involved in! There are sessions for Adults and Children to join in.  From a writers group for you to improve your writing skills and be inspired by others, to a Knit and Natter group, a Universal Credit Road Show (7th February) and a Stepping into Digital Group,...

In the month of February, Rounds Green Library are holding a wide range of activities for anyone to get involved in! There are sessions for Adults and for Children.  From IT Support to Craft and Chatter and a Reading Group.  Rounds Green Library is situated on Martley Road, Oldbury, B69 1DZ For more information, email:  rou...

 Network, Information, Advice and Guidance is a Newsletter created to support Sandwell College Students and Staff. The partnership between Sandwell College and the Sandwell Networkers Group aims to offer a catalogue of services that which includes charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups, delivers essential services, helps ...

Get the chance to win £40 Tesco Voucher! All you have to do is let Walsall College know your thoughts on access to adult and community education. Be quick though the survey closes on Wednesday 31st January 2024!  The survey only takes around 2 minutes to complete and can be found here: Feedback Surveys (hsforms.com)

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 prevent loneli...

Come along and join the Just Straight Talk team in Dudley this new year. They have a bunch of sessions available from job support groups, expressing your creativity in their creative writing course, gardening groups, Social & games groups. Interested and would like more information on how to get involved? Why not come along or you can ...

Recover Together is a series of internet and telephone based "connecting and social groups" that are recovery focused and educational.  Please note this sessions are for attending students only. (Online Zoom) Monday 15th January 2024 from 10am - 11am Tuesday 16th January 2024 from 1.30pm - 2.30pm  Thursday 18th January 2024 from 1.30pm - ...

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 Friday from 10am till 1pm at Friar Park Millennium Community Cen...

Enjoy the the greenspaces of Smethwick this winter on Brushstrokes Wellbeing Walks. A great way to meet new people whilst enjoying nature in the changing of the seasons. Research shows that walking has big benefits for your mental and physical health.  Taking place every Friday from 10am - 11am at the Brushstrokes Community Project, 253 High S...

Share your passion for gardening with Just Straight Talk, Gardening Wellbeing Group on Tuesday's from 11am till 1pm. At Jasmine Road Community Gardens, DY2 7NL. Develop your knowledge around cultivating plants and growing vegetables, socialize and share skills with others whilst being out in nature. Research shows that being out in nature...

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...

Calling all creative people you are invited to join a seasonal festive evening of poetry and spoken word performances. Taking place at The Art Yard in Cradley Heath, performers will be able to deliver their own work and have 5 minutes to perform. On Tuesday 28th November from 7pm till 8pm (doors open 6.30pm) Location: 19-20 Upper Hig...

Come along every Monday to the Festive Craft Club on the 20th November to 18th December from 10.30am till 12.30pm. At the Myra Harris Community Space, Brickhouse Lane, Harvills Hawthorn, West Bromwich B70 0DT Meet the Just Straight Talk Team and express your creativity by getting into the festive spirit.  Meet new people and mak...