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    Principal's Drop In Session February 7th

    Principals Drop In Feb March

    Would you like to speak to the Recovery College Principals? Do you have any burning questions or suggestions for the College and how it is run? Then this is the chance for you to speak with Kerry Wilkes and Liane Howe. Feel free to share your ideas in a welcoming environment. If you would like to book a place please email: info@therecoverycollege.c...

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    Great News! We have courses available...

    Available Courses

    Great news! We have extended our enrolment for some of our existing courses, including: gratitude, money matters, creative writing and planning our wellbeing. These are all incredible experiences! Don't just take our word for it, if you are interested please contact the admin team now.Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0121 543 4061 and w...

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    New job positions available at the Recovery College!

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    Are you passionate about mental health recovery through learning? If your answer is yes - we have 2 exciting positions available at the Recovery College!3 x Facilitator Role2 x Learning Support Assistant RoleFor more information please see the images attached.Alternatively head here for the Facilitator Role: View current vacancies :: Black Cou...

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    New job positions available at the Recovery College!

    Updated Jobs Post

    Are you passionate about mental health recovery through learning? If your answer is yes - we have 2 exciting positions available at the Recovery College!3 x Facilitator Role2 x Learning Support Assistant RoleFor more information please see the images attached.Alternatively head here for the Facilitator Role: View current vacancies :: Black Cou...

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    Faith Visit to Sikh Gudawara Temple, Great Barr

    Each term the Spiritual Care Team join forces with the Recovery College to take students and staff on a visit to a local Faith & Belief Community. This is a great way to learn more about the different beliefs and perspectives that shape the Black Country and also see in action all the great things that Faith Communities are doing in the local c...

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    Recovery College Christmas Newsletter!

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    Our new Recovery College Newsletter has gone live! Here we're looking over our Autumn term and preparing ourselves for Christmas. In this suitably festive edition you will find:Principal's message with Kerry and LianeChristmas Refresher! What are Recovery Colleges?Where can you find us? Details of all of our 4 bases around the Black CountryTip...

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    Congratulations Liane & Kiran!

    Liane and Kiran!

    Today we are celebrating the incredible achievements of our super talented Deputy Principal Liane Howe & Lead Facilitator Kiran Zulffkar as they have passed their level four certificates in education! We take our learning very seriously here at the Recovery College, so you know you're in good hands. If you would like to know more about the...

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    Principal's Drop In Thank You!

    Principals Drop In Thank You

    A huge thanks to all our students and volunteers from our Principal Kerry Wilkes and Deputy Principal Liane Howe for making today's Drop In session so fruitful. There were rich discussions and valuable feedback, all of which helps build a better Recovery College experience. Don't forget we have our final drop in of the year on Thursd...

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    Let's Talk About Loneliness & LGBTQ+ Taster Sessions

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    Chand,This autumn come and join our taster sessions in Loneliness and LGBTQ+ with Stevie and Jon. Please note these taster sessions are for new students only. This is due to the popularity of our courses and how quickly they get booked up. Now is the perfect time to see what makes them so great, with our lovely facilitators in 30 min...

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    Base openings at DY1 Community Centre and Quayside House

    DY1 Dream Team!

    We had fantastic openings at both DY1 Community Centre, Dudley and Quayside House in Oldbury yesterday. Thank you to everyone who came for a slice of cake, a cuppa and shared in our activities - including taster sessions. There's still so much to look forward to as we move forward!Don't forget we have two further openings on Monday: ...

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    The Recovery College for the Black Country is expanding!

    You're Invited!

    To celebrate our expansion into Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Dudley we are hosting open days over the next two weeks. First up this Wednesday, 6/9/23 we have:DY1 Community CentreStafford StreetDudleyDudleyDY1 1SAFrom 10am - 12pmAnd then Quayside HouseRound Green RoadOldburyB69 2DGFrom 2pm - 4pmThere will be refreshments, informati...

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    The Recovery College August Newsletter!

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    Our new Recovery College Newsletter has gone live! Putting a wrap on our Summer term we have: Stevie and Liane, our deputy principals message for the term.What are Recovery Colleges? What is co-production? And what are the principles of co-production?You said We did section. What's new?Behind the scenes of our new community sector trainin...

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    Summer Recover Together Sessions

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    While the college is reviewing all students and enrolling new students over the Summer, we are also continuing some Recover Together sessions online via Zoom. This is open to our current students and anyone from the public who wishes to enrol on our courses. Recover Together sessions are friendly, supportive and inclusive groups to m...

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    Principal's Drop In - 25th July

    Image shows teal and orange background with a broad tangerine arrow cutting d own the middle. Bold white text reads Principals Drop in from the top left. Below are three duotone circles with the Recovery College Principal and Vice Principals.

    Would you like to speak to the Recovery College Principals? Do you have any burning questions or suggestions for the College and how it is run? Then this is the chance for you to speak with Kerry Wilkes, Liane Howe and Steven Chand. Feel free to share your ideas throughout the year as our drop ins are now running from the end of May until December!...

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    Recovery College Booklet

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    Our marketing have been working on a condensed booklet all about the Recovery College, and now we are very happy to share it with you. It covers:What is a Recovery College and what does it do?Our Mission StatementCHIME (Connectedness, Hope and Optimism, Identity, Meaning and Purpose and Empowerment)Our PrinciplesWhat is Co-ProductionOur I...

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    Principals Drop In, June 28th

    Image shows teal and orange background with a broad tangerine arrow cutting d own the middle. Bold white text reads Principals Drop in from the top left. Below are three duotone circles with the Recovery College Principal and Vice Principals.

    Would you like to speak to the Recovery College Principals? Do you have any burning questions or suggestions for the College and how it is run? Then this is the chance for you to speak with Kerry Wilkes, Liane Howe and Steven Chand. Feel free to share your ideas throughout the year as our drop ins are now running from the end of May until December!...

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    LGBTQ+ Pride event at the Recovery College

    LGBTQ+ Pride Event

    To celebrate Pride Month, and all the incredible achievements of our students, we are running an LGBTQ+ Pride event at The Recovery College next Wednesday between 1:30pm – 3pm. There will be a chance to bring your own food and drink, participate in a themed Quiz and check out a showcase of student work. We want you to be proud of who you are, celeb...

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    Job Opportunities at the Recovery College!

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    Hello Everyone, We have really exciting news! A number of roles have become available at the Recovery College. They are as follows: 4 x Facilitator, 4 x Learning Support Assistant, 1 Lead Administrator and 1 Lead Facilitator Facilitator Role:  Are you passionate about mental health recovery through learning and have experience in deliveri...

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    Information Sessions, May

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    Come and meet our friendly team on Zoom, every Tuesday from 1pm - 2pm, throughout May till the end of July 2023. Here you will get to hear a bit about what we do, our ethos and the courses we can provide. If you're interested in attending please call : 0121 543 4061 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for your Zoom Link. 

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    A Day in the Life Of...Jon Banyard

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    Here at the Recovery College we have a really great team of dedicated facilitators who make your recovery journey as smooth and as friendly as possible. Today we're talking to a true champ, Jon Banyard, who also happens to be our resident Quiz Master at end of term celebrations! 1) What is your role at the college and what subjects do you cove...

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