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    Make More Fitness, Willenhall

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    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...
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    World Oral Health Day 2024

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    World Oral Health Day aims to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to secure good oral health. Be proud of your mouth! What goes on in your mouth can often be an indication of your overall health, so be sure to look after those teeth and gums and brush up on your oral knowledge here: World Oral Health Day Dental community unites ...
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    NHS Health Check-ups in Sandwell

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    If you are a resident in the Sandwell area you may be eligible for a free health check at one of their drop-in centres.  To book in - Call 0800 2545 163 or visit nhshealthcheck.randox.com Dates, Locations and Timings are listed here and in image below: 19th March - Wednesbury Leisure Centre 10:15am -15:30pm 20th March - Haden Hi...
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    Nutrition and Hydration Week 2024

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    This week it is Nutrition and Hydration Week!  The purpose of this week is to bring people together to create energy, focus and fun in order to highlight and educate people on the value of food and drink in maintaining health and well being in health and social care!  One of the aim's is to Reinforce, Focus and Energis...
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    Prostate Cancer Awareness

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    The West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre are offering two sessions to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer in Smethwick. On Monday 19th February and Saturday 24th February there will be two sessions at Cape Day Centre in Smethwick, to offer support and guidance  On 24th February there is opportunity for Health chec...
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    Bereavement Support

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    Losing a loved one can be overwhelming and you may experience strong & painful emotions as you go through bereavement and grief. There is support available to help you manage your grief at this difficult time. Look inside this leaflet to find further information on services that can support you, and please don't hesitate to reach out.  If ...
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    Wellbeing Workshops with Mettaminds

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    Join Walsall Family Hub and Mettaminds for an open wellbeing workshop. An opportunity to share tools and resources to help manage emotions.  To book your interest in this workshop email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. On Tuesday 30th January 2024 from 9.30am till 10.30am at Fullbrook Nursery School WS5 4NX
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    Mettaminds Free Workshops

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    Join Mettaminds for their free 6 week program with the chance to explore Self Care. This 6 week program will include exploring different movement, Somatic techniques, Acupressure, Nutrition from a Tai chi perspective (seasonal eating & eating for health) as well as Mental self care. The programme is free and Mettaminds&...
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    Starfish Social Hub - February Timetable 2024

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    Starfish Social Hub have released their February 2024 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 mental health by focusing on so...
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    Cancer Awareness Drop in Sessions in the Sandwell area

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    Pop along to Healthier Futures local community sessions for information on: National screening programsCancer signs and symptoms Cancer Awareness Healthy lifestyle choices around cancer prevention Light Refreshments will be available. Working in collaboration with Local Hospital Trusts, Primary Care, Public Health, Prostrate UK, Macmillan...
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    Book your free NHS Health Check this January

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    Free health checks will be taking place for individuals aged 40-74, this January across Sandwell.  To check your eligibility visit: NHS health check-up eligibility (randox.com)  To book and register your place visit: NHS health Checks (randox.com) Details for locations, dates and times are listed below. For more information cont...
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    Starfish Social Hub - January Timetable 2024

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    Starfish Social Hub have released their January 2024 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 mental health by focusing on soc...
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    Coping with Christmas

    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...
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    Covid-19 and Flu Vaccines

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    Protect yourself this winter, get your Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine this December in Sandwell. Available for all who are eligible at the following venues:Thursday 21st December  - At Morrisons, 239 Holyhead Road, Wednesbury WS10 7BD from 10am - 2pm Tuesday 26th December -  At Tesco Fox Oak Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5DF from 10am - 2pm Thur...
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    Brushstrokes Wellbeing Walks

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    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...
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    Sound Relaxation with Beat It Percussion

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    Here's some shots of our staff and students enjoying a sound relation session with Beat It Percussion CEO Lynn Kay last week. Sound relaxation works by creating a live soundscape of calming, gentle instruments that eases the mind into a state of deep relaxation. You have to see it and hear it to believe it! We hope to run more sessions like this in...
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    WHG Event & Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellbeing Event

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    This November our team have been spreading the word of what we do here at The Recovery College. Friday our team were at the WHG Event in Walsall and at Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellbeing Event at Lifecentral Church Halesowen. To talk about the service & support we provide in the areas of Dudley and Walsall at The Recove...
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    Merrie Maggie's Walk with Laughter Yoga

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    Join Merrie Maggie for a session of Walk with Laughter Yoga to help relieve stress with laughter to make you feel good! At Himley Hall & Park, Himley, Dudley DY3 4DF on Friday 24th November from 10.30am. Tickets for this event are below and at the cost of donation: Walk & Laughter Yoga Tickets, Fri 24 Nov ...
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    Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie

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    Feeling stressed or anxious? Join Merrie Maggie for a session of laughter Yoga to help relieve stress and make you feel good! At Wordsley Community Centre (Large upstairs Room), Wordsley Green, Stourbridge DY8 5BN on Monday 13th November from 7pm - 8pm.Tickets are £5 and can be purchased via the link below: Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggi...
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    Covid-19 and Flu Vaccines

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    Protect yourself this winter, get your Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine this October. Available for all who are eligible at the following venues:Friday 27th October - At Jubilee Park Community Centre, Powis Avenue, Tipton DY4 0RJ from 10am - 2pm Sunday 29th October - At Tesco, 46 New Square, West Bromwich B70 7PR from 10am -...
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