The Lion King is one of the longest running musical on London's West End. It features a diverse cast, and has an impressive 25-year history! As part of Black History Month, Disney have shone a spotlight on The Lion King's talented cast and crew, exploring Why representation matters and how to pave the way for upcoming talent. "Director and designer...

Get your Bicycle repaired in Sandwell for free!  Bring your bike to be repaired or for a mini service by an experienced mechanic on these dates at Lewisham Park, Smethwick. Between 10am-1pm 29th October30th October31st October Meet at Lewisham Park, Smethwick,  B66 1DL, outside the play area. Contact Qasim on 07707 212 321 for any enquire...

Book your free NHS health check:  You are eligible if  - You are aged 40 -74 - You have a Sandwell Address and/or registered to a Sandwell GP - You do not have a pre-existing health condition.  For more information: www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-health-check/ Please look at the PDF below to see the times and locations across Sandwell. Do...

FREE play sessions taking place across Tipton in October Half Term! Sessions are aimed at children aged between 6-12 years and up to 19 with additional needs.  No booking is required, so just turn up and have fun!  Half-term Halloween activities:  Monday 28th October 11am – 4pm at Tipton Library, Mayfair Gardens, Tipton, DY4 8SR Thur...

This event will mark the end of a powerful month of awareness, reflection, and commitment to tackling knife crime in Sandwell. Tuesday 29th October 2024 Time: 4pm - 6pm  Location: Oldbury Civic Square, Sandwell The ceremony will include special speeches, presentations of the Safer Sandwell Partnership Impact Through Imagery Award, T-shirt desi...

In this blog post our RC Hub Highlights series continues. Across the Black Country there are many community groups and activities that anyone can access.. if they know about them. On our RC Hub we have a section highlighting these groups and we are going to dive into them today. Let's look at the 'Accessing Social Activities in My Community' T...

Untold Stories is a project created by Black Minds Matter to honour the mental health experiences of older family members and friends for Black History Month.   "Inspired by this year's Black History Month theme of 'Reclaiming Narratives', we are holding space for our older community by sharing their stories around the complexities of mental h...

 World Menopause Day is held every year on 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and well being. I have provided some resources below that may help you, or someone you know, as they navigate this time.  Across the Black Country there are many Meno...

Each year October is acknowledged as Black History Month. This national celebration aims to promote and celebrate the contributions of those with African and Caribbean heritage to British society and to foster an understanding of Black history in general. The theme for this year is 'Reclaiming Narratives'. This marks a shift towards recognisin...

The month of October is Black History Month, a month that gives us the opportunity to learn and understand more about Black history, to celebrate black culture, heritage and achievements.  We have a selection of books, podcasts and television that you can watch to develop your knowledge of Black History. "These ten books provide a window into ...

National Coming Out Day 2024 is an annual observance dedicated to celebrating and supporting individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. It is a day of celebration and empowerment for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. It encourages people to embrace their true selves and live openly, free from fear and discrimination. Here are some charities and resour...

World Sight Day is a global sight awareness event that is held on the second Thursday of October every year, designed to focus on sight, vision impairment, blindness and the importance of good eye care. World Sight Day serves as a reminder of the need for regular eye examinations, early detection and treatment of eye conditions, and access to ...

On Thursday 10th October, We celebrated World Mental Health Day.  We hosted an Open Morning, our Marketing Team delivered an Information Session and Stuart (one of our facilitators) led a fantastic taster session where we explored the history of World Mental Health Day and all took part in a Tea and Talk morning. There were lots...

 World Mental Health Day is a time to reflect on our mental health. It takes place on 10th October every year. This year's theme is Workplace Mental Health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations and communities. World Mental Health Day is a remin...

Feeling lonely, overwhelmed or that things are too much for right now? The Sanctuary Hubs are here for you. The Hubs are open for you to drop in  Every Monday - Friday 6pm -11pm Saturday - Sunday 12pm - 11pm  There are Sanctuary Hubs in all 4 areas of the Black Country Dudley - DY1 Community Centre, Stafford Street, Dudley, DY1 1SA Sandwe...

  There is an upcoming Homeless Health Awareness Drop in session taking place on 23 October 2024 taking place from 12pm to 2pm at the Good Shepherd, Wolverhampton.  There will be many different health check ups available such as  local mental health support services, drug and alcohol advice, Cancer Awareness and signposting...

The Recovery College for the Black Country is excited to announce a new open day to welcome prospective students to their life-changing courses, to coincide with World Mental Health Day. The Recovery College provides an educational learning environment for people who have an interest in, or personal difficulties with, mental health. Courses at the ...

This year the theme for Black History Month is Reclaiming Narratives. BBC Sport have interviewed the Lionesses' (England's Women's Team) first Black Player, Kerry Davis. In 1982, Kerry Davis became the first black woman to play football for England, she made over 80 appearances for The Lionesses' between 1982 and 1998. It is in recent months she ha...

A symbol of hope, remembrance, and change, the Knife Angel stands as a national monument against violence and aggression. This is a 27-foot sculpture which represents the devastating effects of Knife Crime and the potential for transformation. The Knife Angel sculpture has been brought to the borough by Sandwell Council and the Safer Sandwell ...

This year's theme for Black History Month is "Reclaiming Narratives," and marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture. Across the Black Country and Birmingham there are events marking Black History Month.   At Wolverhampton Art Gallery, you can visit an exhibition titled 'A...