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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Come along and join Ramblers Wellbeing Walks from every Friday, meet at 9.15am to then start the walk at 9.30am till 11am. Meeting point is at Provision House, High Street in Dudley. All walks are local and accessible for both on foot or by public transport. Walks are hosted by experienced Ramblers Wellbeing Walk Volunteers...

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 14th August from 7pm - 8pm.Tickets are £5 and can be purchased via the link below:&nbs...

Join the free guided bike rides in Victoria Park, Tipton. Welcoming beginners who may be looking at building their cycling confidence, whilst meeting new people and enjoying nature.  From every Wednesday 9.30am till 10.30am, meeting point is at WMA Community Fitness Centre, Tipton, Unity Walk, DY4 8QL at 9.30am.  Tea/coffee and toilet fac...

Join Let's Talk for their Creative Skills Club every Thursday from 11am till 1pm at 4 Community Trust, 63A Crosswells Road, Oldbury B68 8HH. Where they will be looking at building confidence, improving wellbeing, employability skills and more. For more information contact Just Straight Talk Tel: 01902 256 744 Email: platform@juststra...

Inspired by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Tri-it events offer the chance for the public to have a go at different activities at parks in Walsall. An opportunity to have a go at any of the local community sports, activity groups, inflatables and funfair rides to keep the whole family entertained. Besides fun activities to try...

Are you feeling lonely or overwhelmed? Are things a little too much right now? Rethink Mental Illness Sanctuary Hubs are here to help and support you when your struggling.  Hubs are open for you to drop-in every Monday to Friday from 6pm till 11pm, as well as Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm till 11pm. If you can't visit a Sanctuary Hub,...

Join the Canal & River Trust and LGBT+ Sparkle this summer for a guided walk along the canal in Wolverhampton. With the opportunity to meet others and explore our green spaces this summer!  On Thursday 10th August 2023 at 10.30am - 11.30am  Meet at Minerva Wharf, Lower Horseley Fields, Wolverhampton WV1 3LX Wear weather appropriate cl...

Come along and join for a free Mindfulness Walk down Galton Valley Canal Smethwick. A chance to explore our greenspaces and majestic scenery of the local canal this summer!  On Tuesday 18th July 2023 at 10.30am till 11.30am Meeting point will be at the Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick B66 1BA Wear weather appro...