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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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    Let's Mindfulness Walk

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    Come an join Canal River Trust for a free session of mindfulness walk down Galton Valley Canal Smethwick. The opportunity to explore the local canal wildlife and majestic green spaces. Starting location will be at Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick B66 1BA.  (Please remember to wear weather appropriate clothing and bring w...
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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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    Saturday Wellbeing Club

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    Express your creative side at Sanctuary Café Wolverhampton Wellbeing Club, taking place every Saturday from 2pm till 4pm, no need to book just drop in. With a bunch of mindful activities available from arts and crafts, mindfulness, coping tools and so much more.  At the Sanctuary Cafe, 29-31 Temple Street, Wolverhampton WV2 4AN ...
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    Real Arts Workshops Autumn Newsletter 2023

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    Real Arts Workshops reflection back on Sep/Oct 2023! Providing bespoke creative workshops in Wolverhampton and the wider Black Country area that break down barriers, develop confidence and self self-expression. They have had a busy summer filled with a bunch of different activities an projects for a range of ages ...
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    Places of Welcome

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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...
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    Wellbeing walk meet up for autistic adults

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    An opportunity to meet other autistic adults, talk to staff from Autism West Midlands and enjoy nature in a calm outdoor setting this autumn. Meeting point will be at outside the Wyre Forest Visitor Centre by the café entrance. Car parking is available and there is also a bus stop at the visitor centre.   On Wednesday 13th Septe...
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    Weekly Walks in Oldbury

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    Do you want to improve your wellbeing and social connectedness? Come along and join STEPWAY for their Free Weekly Wellbeing Walks taking place every Wednesday from 9.30am till 10.30am in Oldbury. Research shows that the benefits of walking in nature is not only great for your physical health, but your mental wellbeing ...
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    Free Mindfulness Workshops - The Red Shed

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    Join the Birmingham Settlement for their free Wellbeing workshops at The Red Shed. Discover information, techniques and strategies for improving your physical and mental wellbeing. Encouraging you to take some time to practice mindfulness in this beautiful greenspace. Everyone is welcome, sessions are warm and friendly. Mondays ...
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    Let's Walk with a Health Professional

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    Come along and join the Canal & River Trust with Active Black Country for a walk with a local medical professional whilst exploring the local area of Brierley Hill and Amblecote. Meet new people and enjoy the benefits to being active outdoors.  The next upcoming dates are: Thursday 31st August from 11.30am at The Delph Lock, Brie...
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    Monthly Art Walks

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    Join Sandwell's new Monthly Art Walks, starting next week on Thursday 31st  August. Each session will be on the last Thursday of each month from 10am till 11.30am at The Corngreaves Nature Reserve and Haden Hill Car Park.  For further information about equipment and walk starting point, contact The Art Yard on 01384 910 968 or for ge...
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    LGBTQ+ Walks

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    Come along every Sunday of every month at 11am till 12pm for Sandwell's LGBTQ+ Walk. Enjoy the benefits of being out in nature and our green spaces whilst meeting others. Meeting point will be outside the Pavilion at West Smethwick Park B67 7JJ (Please consider your own needs before you take part and if necessary, seek medical advice before attendi...
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    Free Self-esteem and Self-confidence Course

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    Join Walsall College for their free self-esteem and self-confidence course. This session will include helpful techniques on building and focusing on your self-esteem and confidence. Whilst looking at supporting you with your employability prospects. On Thursday 21st September from 10am till 1pm, at One Walsall Volunteer Centre, 16A Bridge Street, W...
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    Starfish Social Hub - September 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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    Shine a Light, Dementia Choir

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    Come along and join Black Country Healthcare for their new dementia choir! A fun, exciting and free opportunity  to get together, for people living with dementia and their carers. At West Bromwich Baptist Church from the 5th September till 21st November 2023 from 2pm - 4pm.  (Ten sessions including a performance) If you would li...
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    Compassion 4 Carers with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

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    The Kaleidoscope Plus Group are hosting Care for Carers sessions, this autumn and winter throughout Sandwell. These sessions will provide an open safe space for carers, with a bunch of fun activities such as quizzes, games and raffles. All the sessions will all be led by experienced staff from The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, alongs...
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    Starfish Social Hub - August 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 be...
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