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All these events are brought to you by the community inclusion team, at the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation. To bring people together across the Black Country, to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. Receive professional advice from our clinicians as well as partner organisations, giving you the opportunity to discus...

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...

Join Mary Stevens Hospice for their Poetry Workshop on the reflections of Loss and Grief. Including creative writing activities, guided prompts and art as inspiration. This workshop is open to anyone aged 18+, materials and refreshments will be provided.  On the 26th August 2023 from 10.30am till 12.30pm at Stourbridge Library, Crown Cent...

While the college is reviewing all students and enrolling new students over the Summer, we are also continuing some Recover Together sessions online via Zoom. This is open to our current students and anyone from the public who wishes to enrol on our courses. Recover Together sessions are friendly, supportive and inclusive groups to m...

The Let's Chat Bus is coming to the Black Country this July & 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 July & August. Everyone is welcome, so pop along for a cuppa & a...

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,...

Just Straight Talk - Cost of Living Crisis Support Group taking place every Wednesday at Coseley Library from 10.30am till 11.30am. This support group will include advice on... The best rates for utilitiesBudgeting & setting up payment plans Fuel reduction & education Alongside welfare an benefit advice & m...

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...

Our Recover Together sessions are a great way to meet up with other people and explore activities. Recently a group of our students documented sights and sounds of Walsall Arboretum with the wonderful Neil Farrington, one of our facilitators - and the results are stunning! If you are interested in our Recover Together sessions, ...

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!...

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...

Adult Education Wolverhampton have a bunch of courses to help you towards your chosen career. To help you find work if English isn't your first language and learn the skills needed to get an entry level job. Whilst giving you the opportunity to work towards your chosen carer, besides developing your language and communication skills. They have a ra...

Join Just Straight Talk Every Thursday from 10am -12pm at Glebefields Library in Tipton for their Job Skills Club. An opportunity for you to get advice, guidance in a supportive environment. To provide you with the skills to help build your confidence with your job search, besides researching training an education opportunities. Researching for Job...

The Let's Chat Bus is coming to the Black Country this July. 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 this July. Everyone is welcome, so pop along for a cuppa & a chat!  12...

Join Kaleidoscope Bereavement Support Group on the first Tuesday of every month. Supporting you with your bereavement no matter how long you have been grieving for. A chance to meet others and share your experiences in a supportive welcoming group. At Hope Place 321 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8LU from 6pm till 7pm. Refreshments will be pr...

Join Canal & River Trust and Health Care Professionals with a walk from Brierley Hill & Amblecote PCN. With the opportunity to explore the local area and meet new people, whilst being active and enjoying nature. The upcoming dates are the following: On Wednesday the 19th July from 11.30am at The Bonded Warehouse, 2 Canal St, ...

Are you feeling lonely or isolated? The Sanctuary Cafe is a safe space for adults. Where you can seek emotional and mental health support and advice, outside of usual service hours at base25. Contact hours are the following: Monday - Friday 6pm till 11pm Saturday - Sunday 12pm till 11pm Contact details are below: Phone: 0800 008 6516 or text 07800 ...