To mark LGBTQ+ History month, between 16th February and 24th February the EFL (English Football League) and their official Match Ball partner PUMA unveiled a brand new football named the Rainbow Ball. The ball will be used by 72 clubs across the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two symbolising that football is for everyone...

The Pride Well Summit: Birmingham LGBTQ+ History Month Health Conference is taking place this month!  There are a variety of activities and webinars across Birmingham and Online to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a focus on health and wellbeing in line with this year's theme #Underthescope. At each event there will be guest speakers a...

Yesterday we had the privilege of filming one of our prior students, Tracey. She opened up about her time at the Recovery College, what courses she enjoyed and life after study. We can't wait to get this up on our YouTube page because it really is a positive gem. Tracey was interviewed by one of our facilitators, Zak. His enthusiasm was s...

The team at the Recovery College are celebrating LGBTQ+ History month throughout February. All our staff all believe in the importance of this celebration and have chipped in with a few thoughts as to what it means to them. Today we have a few words from Kerry Wilkes, the College Principal:  'LGBTQ+ History Month is a great time to celebr...

 Shrove Tuesday also known as Pancake Day is marked on a different day each year to mark the start of the Christian festival of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is the beginning of the 40 days of Lent leading up to Easter. But why do we eat pancakes? The tradition of Pancake Day comes from families using up all their ingredients in their cupboard bef...

Lunar New Year officially started on Friday 9 February, the day before Lunar New Year with the festivities lasting for 15 days. The two week festival marks the beginning of a New Lunar Year and a new animal represents the Zodiac for the upcoming year. Over a billion people celebrate this holiday each year. There have been celebrations acr...

At The Recovery College co-production is at the heart of everything we do. We recently interviewed Paul Dudley, asking him a series of questions relating to co-production. A Day in the Life Of...Paul Dudley, A Student co-producer - YouTube Paul is a student at The Recovery College and he co-produced the POW (Planning Our Wellbeing) c...

Today I am sharing a resource created by Wolverhampton City Council.  The council are proudly supporting the month of LGBT+ History by promoting a range of events for members of the public to get involved in.  By following this link you can see lots of events for the upcoming weeks:  LGBT History Month | City Of Wolver...

 This year the theme for LGBTQ+ History Month is Medicine - #Underthescope Throughout the month we will be posting lots of helpful resources and information. LGBT History Month was originally created in 1994 in the US and was adopted by the UK  as a national history month in 2005 to raise awareness about the issue...

We have places on our Tai Chi course available for this term. These will be delivered via Zoom and face to face in our Walsall base. If you are interested in a set of sessions introducing you to the principles of Tai Chi, gentle flowing movements, focusing on posture, breath and total relaxation, then enrol now! This is open to new and existing stu...

Today we are hearing from Ed Wakefield, the Recovery College's Digital Officer. He's taking a moment to celebrate Oscar Wilde - and his favourite poem the Sphinx. If you want to read it in full head here: The Sphinx by Oscar Wilde (wilde-online.info)In the meantime stay tuned for more stories, helpful websites and articles that we will be shar...

If you live in Sandwell, From 5th February to 10th February you could be eligible to book in for a FREE NHS Health Check!You are eligible for the Health Check 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. The full list of conditions is avai...

Oldbury Library are hosting a wide range of activities for anyone to get involved in! There are sessions for Adults and Children to join in.  From a writers group for you to improve your writing skills and be inspired by others, to a Knit and Natter group, a Universal Credit Road Show (7th February) and a Stepping into Digital Group,...

Measles cases are on the rise in the Black Country and the West Midlands. Healthy Sandwell have created a poster to help keep you safe and identify the symptoms of Measles.  This is what you should look for: Symptoms start with a fever, red eyes, cough and runny nose. Around 3 days later a red rash will start on the face and spr...

The West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre are offering two sessions to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer in Smethwick. On Monday 19th February and Saturday 24th February there will be two sessions at Cape Day Centre in Smethwick, to offer support and guidance  On 24th February there is opportunity for Health chec...

In the month of February, Rounds Green Library are holding a wide range of activities for anyone to get involved in! There are sessions for Adults and for Children.  From IT Support to Craft and Chatter and a Reading Group.  Rounds Green Library is situated on Martley Road, Oldbury, B69 1DZ For more information, email:  rou...

 Network, Information, Advice and Guidance is a Newsletter created to support Sandwell College Students and Staff. The partnership between Sandwell College and the Sandwell Networkers Group aims to offer a catalogue of services that which includes charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups, delivers essential services, helps ...

In this seventh monthly edition of the Recovery & Wellbeing in Sandwell newsletter you will find information on places to go, things to do, and opportunities for everyone!  This newsletter includes: Library Opening Times, Information on Warm Spaces,  a variety of Support Groups, Job Vacancies and News updates,...

 Brandhall Library in Oldbury are hosting a range of great activities in the month of February. Activities such as Knit and Natter Group on a Wednesday, IT Help Sessions, Free Craft Sessions and more! There are also some great activities for children too. For more information please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....

Do you have any difficulties related to cognitive function (e.g., attention, learning and/or memory)? Are you aged between 16 and 50? Have you been referred to assessment or support services for any difficulties? Are you able to provide informed consent on your own behalf?If you have answered YES to the ...