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    Principal's Drop In Thank You!

    Edward Wakefield
    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

    Edward Wakefield
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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

    Edward Wakefield
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    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!

    Edward Wakefield
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    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!

    Edward Wakefield
    RC Newsletter August 23
    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

    Edward Wakefield
    Summer Recover Together Sessions
    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

    Edward Wakefield
    Principal's Drop In
    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

    Edward Wakefield
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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

    Edward Wakefield
    Principal's Drop In
    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

    Edward Wakefield
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    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!

    Edward Wakefield
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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

    Charlotte Jones
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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

    Edward Wakefield
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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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    A Day in the Life Of...Usha Patel

    Edward Wakefield
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    Here at the Recovery College we are super proud of our hard working team, and we feel that it's time to celebrate them, and put some names to faces. Today we have approached Usha Patel! 1) What is your job role and what subjects do you cover? I am the volunteer coordinator for the Recovery College, I will be supporting students who express an ...
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    Principals Drop In

    Edward Wakefield
    Principal's Drop In
    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 unti...
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    A Day in the Life Of...Lisa Round

    Edward Wakefield
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    At the Recovery College we have a lovely team of caring and dedicated individuals here to support you on your journey to Recovery. The Facilitators are a key part of this, here to help run courses, answer questions and share their lived experience. Today we're talking to Lisa Round! 1) What is your job role and what subjects do you cover? Hi, ...
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    A Day in the Life Of...Charlotte Jones

    Edward Wakefield
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    The Marketing Team is happy to present all the exciting things happening at the Recovery College. And there is always something new happening. Today we're talking with Charlotte, one of our marketing team heroes! 1) What is your job role and what subjects do you cover?My job role is a marketing officer where I work alongside the marketing...
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    Visit to Balaji Temple in Tividale

    Edward Wakefield
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    This article written by Emma Louis, Spiritual Care Lead for the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.  On a wet afternoon back in March, students and staff from Recovery College, along with members of the Spiritual Care Team, received a very warm welcome at the Balaji Temple in Tividale. We were treated to a tour of the beautiful...
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    Day in the Life Of...Jasmine Osemwegie

    Edward Wakefield
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    At the Recovery College facilitators play a huge part in shaping courses, providing feedback and bringing their lived experience to inform the College's policies and approaches. Today we are chatting with Jas Osemwegie. 1) What is your job role and what subjects do you cover? Facilitator. I cover a wide range of subjects across the colleg...
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    The Recovery College Veterans Co-production Group

    Edward Wakefield
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    The new Veterans Coproduction Group, hosted by the Recovery College aims to ensure that both the College and Black Country Healthcare NHS Trust will fully meet the needs of and be accessible to the Armed Forces and Veterans Communities including family members. A small group of Veteran Recovery College students have been working really hard in deve...
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