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The Let's Chat Bus have released more dates for the end of August. A great way to meet new friends, getting advice or to finding more information about local services and support available to you. Find out where they are heading to next, here is their upcoming dates for the end of August.Everyone is welcome, so pop along for a cuppa & a chat! &...

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...

Could it be cancer? Healthier Futures Black Country Integrated Care System hotline for Sandwell and West Birmingham residents is now live. Are you worried about any recent changes with your health and think that it could be cancer? Their hotline is their to connect you with one of their specialist nurses, to help support you and...

A welcoming supportive safe environment for people to meet others whilst having a chat and cup of coffee. Come along every Friday from 10am till 1pm, at Friar Park Millennium Community Centre, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury WS10 0JS To find your nearest Places of Welcome visit: Places of Welcome

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 to the Walsall Works Expo on Thursday 14th September 2023. From 9am till 3pm at The Hub in Walsall College, Littleton Street West WS2 8ES. This job fair will give you the opportunity to meet with employers that are offering full time and part time positions. To get further support and advice with your long term career. To book your place...

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...

Tough Enough to Care has kindly offered to deliver a series of health and wellbeing sessions throughout August and September at the Recovery College.  These consist of 90 minute sessions covering the basics of mental health, how to see some potential warning signs in others, self care, opening a dialogue and being allowed t...

Express your creative side by joining Bloxwich Library on the 22nd of August from 10.30am till 11.30am, for their Health and Wellbeing Event.  To book your place or to find more information contact Bloxwich Library on the following: Phone: 01922 655900 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our new Recovery College Newsletter has gone live! Putting a wrap on our Summer term we have: Stevie and Liane, our deputy principals message for the term.What are Recovery Colleges? What is co-production? And what are the principles of co-production?You said We did section. What's new?Behind the scenes of our new community sector trainin...

Walk with a Health Professional whilst you explore the green spaces in the local area, meet new people and reap the health and wellbeing benefits of being outdoors and active.   Dates an locations as well as contact information listed below. Wednesday 16th August 2023 from 11.30am at The Bonded Warehouse, 2 Canal St, Stourbridge DY8 ...

Are you ready to learn something new? Throughout August Walsall College are holding drop-ins in the area of the local community. To show what learning opportunities are available to school leavers and adults. Interested and would like to learn more about the opportunities available? Venues are listed below:  Tuesday 15th August, 2pm till 5pm -...

This August Canal & River Trust are doing a Free Community Fun Day to have some family fun and discover the history of the local canal. There will be a bunch of activities to keep all the family entertained, from face painting, henna art, tours, talks, quizzes to test your knowledge and prizes to be won! Come along on Saturday 12th Au...

Rethink Mental Illness provide support to next of kin and close family members who are bereaved by suicide. With support groups that are facilitated by a suicide bereavement worker and volunteer, with lived experience of bereavement by suicide. 1:1 Support from a suicide bereavement worker for six personalised weekly support sessions...

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...

Come along to Family Hubs Launch Events in Wolverhampton to learn more about advice and guidance available in your local areas. Family Hubs provide a wide range of services including play sessions, birth registrations, access to additional support such welfare advice, mental health, employment assistance, relationship building and co...

Join the Carers' Group every first Thursday of the month from 10.30am till 12pm. At Bloxwich Library, Elemore Row, Bloxwich WS3 2HR. A safe supportive group and space for individuals to share experiences and share advice. For further support and advice visit: Home - Walsall Carers Hub This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01922 616 79...