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    The Recovery College Hub Highlights

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    Did you know we have an online hub full of resources to support you on your recovery journey? The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country. It is ever growing with new activities, leaflets, videos and other tools to help you.  We want to shine a light on the amazing...
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    Mettaminds Heal & Restore

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    Mettaminds are hosting a series of 6 empowering workshops in Walsall. These include Tai Chi Sessions and three Self Care Retreats. On the Self Care retreats you will explore Tai Chi, Yoga, Nutrition and Nature. There are a number of workshops which are listed below.  Weekly Tai Chi Sessions Wednesday at 2.15 and Thursday at 3.00...
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    A Day in the Life of...Darren Williams

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    At The Recovery College co-production is at the heart of everything we do. We recently interviewed Darren, asking him a series of questions relating to volunteering and co-production. A Day in the Life of...Darren Williams, A Recovery College Volunteer (youtube.com) Darren is a student at The Recovery College and he has co-produced the Men's W...
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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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    Sandwell All Age Mental Health Directory April 2024

    This All Age Directory has been produced by Sandwell Council for anyone living in Sandwell. The services included cover a range of needs from information to crisis support. Each resource has been placed into categories for you to access what you need.  C = (Child) Service up to the age of 18 A = (Adult) Service from the age of 18T = ...
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    Recovery and Wellbeing in Sandwell Newsletter #8

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    The latest edition of the Recovery & Wellbeing in Sandwell Newsletter is available to view online here as a full colour flipbook:  https://heyzine.com/flip-book/9f0966444c.html This is an excellent resource for anyone looking to access services in the Sandwell area, with information on places to go, things to do, and opportunities to build...
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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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    Beauty and Skin Care course at Walsall College

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    Do you want to learn new self-care treatments? or Do you have a beauty or skincare question you would like answered?  Walsall College is holding a *free beauty and skin care course starting on 8th April! The weekly course will be held at Pleck Library Campus with sessions taking place on Mondays at either 9.30am - 11.30am or 12pm - 2pm!&n...
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    NIAG Newsletter February 2024

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     Network, Information, Advice and Guidance is a Newsletter created to support Sandwell College Students and Staff. The partnership between Sandwell College and the Sandwell Networkers Group aims to offer a catalogue of services that which includes charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups, delivers essential services, helps ...
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    Recovery and Wellbeing in Sandwell Newsletter

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    In this seventh monthly edition of the Recovery & Wellbeing in Sandwell newsletter you will find information on places to go, things to do, and opportunities for everyone!  This newsletter includes: Library Opening Times, Information on Warm Spaces,  a variety of Support Groups, Job Vacancies and News updates,...
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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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    Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

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    Join the Ramblers Wellbeing Walks taking place first Monday of every month. The walks give you chance to unwind in nature, meet new people, at a pace that suits you and right on your doorstep. Being out in nature and enjoying greenspaces has added benefits to your mental health. So why not come along first Monday of every month, at 9...
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    Plus (Positive Lives Using Skills) with The Kaleidoscope+ Group

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    This free programme will give you a deeper understanding of emotions and will equip you with a self-management portfolio, full coping strategies and techniques that will allow you to make positive changes for a happier, healthier life.  Each module links and follows onto the next one. You will gain so much more form this programme if you can a...
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    The Kaleidoscope+ Group - Open Meetings

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    Do you support a family member or friend? If that's a yes...who is supporting you? The Kaleidoscope Plus Group Open Meetings will provide a social space to access advice and guidance, a chance to participate in activities such as raffles, quizzes and games. The sessions will be led by experienced staff from Kaleidoscope Plus Group with guest s...
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    Dudley Sanctuary Hub - Carol Service

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    Come along and join Dudley Sanctuary Hub on Wednesday 20th December for their festive evening with Carols and seasonal treats and a cup of hot chocolate.  At DY1 Community Centre, Stafford Street Dudley To book your attendance to this event contact the Rethink team on the following.  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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    Free Yoga & Mindfulness Session

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    Improve your wellbeing by learning new ways to look after your mind and body this winter. Come along to Nash Dom Community Hub every Tuesday for their yoga and mindfulness session. Sessions are listed for senior adults and complex yoga too.  10am - 11am - Senior Adults 6pm - 7pm Try Complex Yoga Interested and would like more in...
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    Starfish Social Hub - Christmas Week Timetable 2023

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    Starfish Social Hub have released their Christmas & New Year 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 ...
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    Starfish Social Hub - December 2023

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    The Starfish Social Hub is a face-to-face and virtual social support network, 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 social health instead. They offer a programme of activities where socialising is the focus because this...
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    Principals Drop-In - Wednesday 29th November

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    Would you like to speak to the Recovery College Principals and our Lead Facilitator? 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 Kiran Zulffkar. Feel free to share your ideas as our drop in's are running until December! ...
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    Come and join The Recovery College

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    Calling all new students to come and join The Recovery College to gain knowledge and improve your mental health or support others with improving theirs. All you need to do is contact the college and we will guide you through the enrolment process. Once you have sent in your enrolment form we can book you on to one of our information enrolment sessi...
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