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    Tour of Dudley Recovery College

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    Step Inside our Recovery College in Dudley. Welcome back to our series of YouTube videos sharing our 4 venues across the Black Country. We understand that it can feel daunting visiting a new space for the first time so we want to help you feel as comfortable as possible. Take a look inside our 4 buildings and experience each location of T...

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    Sonia Kumar, MP, visits The Recovery College!

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    It was great to be visited by Sonia Kumar, MP for Dudley last week at DY1 Community Centre.  Sonia joined us to learn more about our Recovery College and the work Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are doing to transform our Older Adult mental health services across the Black Country.  Following the visit, Sonia ...

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    Into Employment Training Course in Dudley

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    Sharing on behalf of Healthier Futures Dudley: As part of the Adult and Community Learning (ACL) programme, we're now recruiting for our next "Into Employment" course – a dynamic, hands-on pathway designed to help local residents step confidently into careers within Dudley MBC and NHS. 🌟 Into Employment – Unlocking Potential 📍 Location: Brierl...

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    Charity Family Fun Day in Dudley

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    The charity fun day is a fun day for the whole family. Come and Enjoy: InflatablesFun fair ridesOld fashioned gamescraft and handmade stallsfood and refreshment stalls Saturday 14th June at Rugby Club in Kingswinford The event will have a quiet hour from 10am to 11am. Quiet hour involves no music and minimal noise to provide a calmer environment fo...

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    Menopause Cafe Event in Dudley

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    An afternoon of relaxed chat, support and discussion around peri-menopause and menopause over a cup of coffee.   The event will include conversations around how it can affect women and what help and support is available both for self-care and HRT and other medical treatments. The session will be led by Dr Heidi Kerr and will be relaxed, f...

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    Live for Less Community Learning in Dudley

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    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...

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    Just Straight Talk Dudley and Sandwell

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    Just Straight Talk PLATFORM supports people aged 18+ who are out of work to increase wellbeing, confidence and self esteem through group activities and 1-1 sessions. With Platform you can connect and get involved with your local community, make new friends and increase your well-being! Here is a testimonial from a user of PLATFORM. "Socialisin...

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    Open Afternoon in Dudley, 8th August

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    Come and join us for a Drop In Open Afternoon with the Recovery College this Thursday between 2pm-4.30pm. There will be a relaxed Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet the team and join our Question and Answ...

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    Recovery College Open Day in Dudley

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    Come and join us for a Drop In Open Afternoon with the Recovery College this Friday at DY1 Community Centre between 1.30pm-4pm.  There will be a relaxed Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey.  This is followed by one of our increasing...

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    Digi Dudley Project with Just Straight Talk

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    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...

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    Come and Join Us at DY1 Community Centre!

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    Come and join us for a Drop In Open Afternoon with the Recovery College this Friday between 2-4pm. There will be a relaxed Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey. This is followed by one of our increasingly popular Taster Sessions lifted from our CHIME fr...

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    Merrie Maggie Laughter Yoga in May

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    Laughter Yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors (Laughing Yoga: What Is It and Does It Work? (healthline.com)).The effect of these sessions is an overwhelming feeling of being uplifted and a community spirit from sharing the experienc...

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    Laughter Yoga Event

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    As you have come across this blog post you might be wondering What is Laughter Yoga? Laughter Yoga is a modern exercise involving prolonged voluntary laughter.  What are the benefits? This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter.  Do...

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    Proud to Care Careers Roadshow

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    Proud to Care are hosting 2 events, 1 in Dudley and 1 in Wolverhampton!  Proud to Care want to give candidates the opportunity to learn more about a career in Adult Social Care from experts and employers in your local area! These roadshows are a great opportunity to meet a variety of employers.  The Dudley Roadshow will be on We...

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    Places of Welcome in Dudley & Wolverhampton

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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 prevent loneli...

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    Just Straight Talk - Platform

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    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 ...

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    Cost of Living Support Hubs

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    If you need further support this winter with the cost of living. Citizens Advice currently have support hubs that the following venues.  Our Halesowen Hub (now alternating Wednesdays with Brierley Hill Hub) located at Halesowen Library, The Cornbow Shopping Centre, 7th Floor Halesowen. Which will be open every other Wednesday (altern...

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    Winter Walking and Wheeling Challenge

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    Sustrans are launching a walking and wheeling winter challenge, as a part of their Walking Support programme for the chance to win a £50 shopping voucher. If you live in any of the following areas, Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall or Wolverhampton and would like to spend more time walking or wheeling around t...

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    Gardening Wellbeing Group with Just Straight Talk

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    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...

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    Autumnal Health walks in Wolverhampton and Dudley

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    Here are some autumnal photos our facilitator's Jon and Dawn have took from our Wolverhampton and Dudley health walks with our students. Our health walks are great for your mental wellbeing and research shows that being active in nature has bunch of benefits for your health by reducing stress, anxiety, fatigue as well as sleep qualit...

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