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    Places of Welcome in Wednesbury

    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 Wednesday from 12pm till 1.30pm at Wednesbury Baptist Church, Vicar ...

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    Celebrate Diwali at Darlaston Library

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    Celebrate the festival of light this November at Darlaston Library and get creative. All families are welcome to come along and join. Both events will be taking place on Friday 3rd November and Saturday 4th November further details about each event below.  Friday 3rd November  10am till 4pm - Drop in Craft Activities: Creating D...

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    Oldbury Christmas Light Switch-on

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    Get into the festive spirit with the whole community of Oldbury to celebrate the festive season. Sandwell are planning a bumper event of fun, music and entertainment to truly showcase the vibrancy of our town, residents and its local businesses. On Friday 17th November from 5pm till 7pm at the Civic Square in Oldbury. ...

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    Places of Welcome in Tipton

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    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 Thursday from 2pm till 3.30pm at the New Road Methodist C...

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    Diwali Event

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    Join New Art Gallery Walsall on Saturday 4th November to celebrate the festival of light! This free drop-in event has bunch of fun activities to keep all the family entertained. Paper Lantern workshops with artist Nilupa YasminMandala tea light holder workshops with artist Daya BhattiMehndi with ladies from Walsall Creative FactoryBollywood Dr...

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    Healthwatch Annual Meeting Walsall

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    On the 17th October 2023, Healthwatch Walsall will be hosting an annual public meeting. At Ryecroft Community Hub, 28 New Forest Road, Walsall WS3 1TR from 11am till 2.30pm. The meeting will give you the chance to talk to local organisations and find out about support that is available to you in your community.  Light ...

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    Shine A Light Dementia Choir

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    Come along and join Black Country Healthcare for their dementia choir! A fun, exciting and free opportunity to get together, for people living with dementia and their carers. At West Bromwich Baptist Church from the 5th September till 21st November 2023 from 2pm - 4pm. (One week break during October half-term on the 31st October) If you would like ...

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    Places of Welcome

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    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...

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    Roots of Recovery Event

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    Come along on Tuesday 19th September from 9.30am till 3pm, to the Roots of Recovery event at Sandwell Council House Chambers Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE. This event will include guest speakers who have lived experience of recovery and workshops. The opportunity to talk to any of the recovery based organisations available in t...

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    Let's Talk Sessions

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    Lets Talk have a bunch of different sessions across all four areas of the Black Country. From testing your knowledge in there virtual quiz, embracing the nature with there weekly walks to there coffee and chat groups. As well as there new Men's Group beginning Tuesday 6th June a chance to talk, share, learn and find out what local support is availa...

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    Community Health & Wellbeing Fair 2023

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    Join the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on the 25th September from 11am till 4pm for their Community Health & Wellbeing Fair. At Dudley Town Hall, St. James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 1HP.  Their will be various activities to enjoy on the day including:  Local Health, wellbeing and community services.The opp...

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    Safer 6 Event

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    Come along to Safer 6 event to get advice and support from the following council services and partnering organisations. On Thursday 5th October from 1pm till 3pm, at Brandhall Library. Providing a wide range of safety, crime prevention and healthy living advice.  This event will include advice and support from the following: Citizens Advi...

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    Monthly Art Walks

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    Join Sandwell's new Monthly Art Walks, starting next week on Thursday 31st  August. Each session will be on the last Thursday of each month from 10am till 11.30am at The Corngreaves Nature Reserve and Haden Hill Car Park.  For further information about equipment and walk starting point, contact The Art Yard on 01384 910 968 or for ge...

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    Digital Dynasty

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    Are you a community organisation looking to increase or improve your digital offer to your community? Can your organisation become a digital hub, providing local communities with greater access to the essential digital services they need?  With the Digital Dynasty project they will discuss training needs with you, design a bespoke package...

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    Let's Chat Bus - August 2023

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    The Let's Chat Bus have released more dates for the end of August. A great way to meet new friends, getting advice or to finding more information about local services and support available to you. Find out where they are heading to next, here is their upcoming dates for the end of August.Everyone is welcome, so pop along for a cuppa & a chat! &...

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    LGBTQ+ Walks

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    Come along every Sunday of every month at 11am till 12pm for Sandwell's LGBTQ+ Walk. Enjoy the benefits of being out in nature and our green spaces whilst meeting others. Meeting point will be outside the Pavilion at West Smethwick Park B67 7JJ (Please consider your own needs before you take part and if necessary, seek medical advice before attendi...

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    Free Self-esteem and Self-confidence Course

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    Join Walsall College for their free self-esteem and self-confidence course. This session will include helpful techniques on building and focusing on your self-esteem and confidence. Whilst looking at supporting you with your employability prospects. On Thursday 21st September from 10am till 1pm, at One Walsall Volunteer Centre, 16A Bridge Street, W...

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    Places of Welcome

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    A welcoming supportive safe environment for people to meet others whilst having a chat and cup of coffee. Come along every Friday from 10am till 1pm, at Friar Park Millennium Community Centre, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury WS10 0JS To find your nearest Places of Welcome visit: Places of Welcome

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    Health & Wellbeing Event

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    Express your creative side by joining Bloxwich Library on the 22nd of August from 10.30am till 11.30am, for their Health and Wellbeing Event.  To book your place or to find more information contact Bloxwich Library on the following: Phone: 01922 655900 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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    Walsall College Community Drop in Visits

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    Are you ready to learn something new? Throughout August Walsall College are holding drop-ins in the area of the local community. To show what learning opportunities are available to school leavers and adults. Interested and would like to learn more about the opportunities available? Venues are listed below:  Tuesday 15th August, 2pm till 5pm -...

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