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Join the LGBTQ+ Support Group every Wednesday from 6pm till 8pm at Oak Tree Centre, Tame Road, Oldbury B68 0JP. A welcoming, friendly and safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Where you can meet others, make friends, access for information and mental health support. Interested but would like more information? Contact Crossr...

Come down to Pleck Library Campus at Walsall College, every Tuesday from 7th November to 19th December! This free event will give you the chance to produce a book of nursery rhymes, as well as creating props and activities to take home to engage with children under 5.  Sessions are taking place at 9.30am till 11.30am or 12....

Protect yourself this winter, get your Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine this October. Available for all who are eligible at the following venues:Friday 27th October - At Jubilee Park Community Centre, Powis Avenue, Tipton DY4 0RJ from 10am - 2pm Sunday 29th October - At Tesco, 46 New Square, West Bromwich B70 7PR from 10am -...

Sandwell now have set up Community Hubs where you can speak to someone face-to-face in the West Bromwich and Blackheath area. There is also access to computers and Wi-Fi and they can also help you to sign up for a MySandwell account too. If you need help accessing council services or you need to speak to someone the tw...

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...

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...

This autumn come and join our taster sessions in Gratitude and Creative Writing with Dawn and Neil. 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...

Dussehra is celebrated every year in India on the 10th day of the seventh month of Ashvina, in-between September and October. The celebration of Dussehra signifies the victory of good over evil. Where people gather together to celebrate the occasion with a procession, dancing, exchanging gifts and connecting with their families. ...

Are unemployed or looking for a new opportunity? Come along to Wolverhampton Jobs Fair on Wednesday 25th October 2023 from 10am till 1pm, at the Molineux Stadium. The chance to meet with employers to see what vacancies are available, access support towards training opportunities besides work experience to build your confide...

Join Walsall Art Museum and Autism West Midlands on Tuesday 24th October at 1pm till 3pm, for there spooktacular Halloween event. Taking a tour of the art gallery followed by Halloween art and crafts. In a relaxed, friendly environment supported by Autism West Midlands Staff. To attend you must have a Black Country postcode to attend and ...

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 ...

Places of Welcome UK offers your local community a safe welcoming place, where everyone is welcome to come along. Helping to prevent loneliness, or help anyone who may be feeling isolated in the community. Refreshments are available, so come along to have a cuppa and a chat.  Every Thursday from 2pm till 3.30pm at the New Road Methodist C...

Tipton Winter Coats Programme is a chance to donate or pick up any winter coats for children and adults. Taking place at the New Road Methodist Church, Mount Street, Tipton, DY4 7DE - which is opposite the Great Bridge Primary School. Donate and drop off, every Thursday from 2pm till 3.30pm until Thursday 2nd November  Pick...

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!...

Join New Art Gallery Walsall on Saturday 4th November to celebrate the festival of light! This free drop-in event has bunch of fun activities to keep all the family entertained. Paper Lantern workshops with artist Nilupa YasminMandala tea light holder workshops with artist Daya BhattiMehndi with ladies from Walsall Creative FactoryBollywood Dr...

This week Wolverhampton Libraries will be holding special menopause cafes at three of their libraries. The opportunity for people to come together to a welcoming, respectful, confidential space and discuss the menopause. Taking place at the following locations and times below. Bilston Library on Tuesday 17th October 2023, at 11.30am till ...

This half day course with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group is open for anyone who wants to learn the skills to be effective group leaders. This course is for people who are unemployed, on long term sick leave, have learning needs, substance misuse or mental ill health. The course overall will cover a range of different topics including plannin...

Come down and join Walsall College at Pleck Library Campus on Saturday 21st October from 10am till 2pm, for there spooktacular event. This free event has a bunch of seasonal activities from dances, arts & crafts and treats so get involved!  At Pleck Library Campus, Darlaston Road, Walsall WS2 9RE *Free for anyone aged 19+, l...

Come along to Stan Ball Centre next week to join their new sessions. The centre offers a range of activities, services and leisure facilities for adults to join and have fun. Whether you are looking to make friends or meeting others, there is something for everyone. They also run a coffee morning and lunch in the bistro eve...

Need a chat or looking for some advice? Join Autism West Midlands and book onto one of their online support sessions with a specialist Autism Advisor. Providing you with the information and guidance for pre and post-diagnosed autistic adults alongside their families living in the Black Country. To register all you need to do is&...