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    Walsall Community Network - Warm Hubs

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    If you are feeling the cold this winter, there are warm hubs across Walsall where you can pop inside, get warmed up and receive additional support.  To find out where your nearest Warm Hub is and for more information visit: Warm Walsall | Walsall Community Network Tel: 01543 452119

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    Starfish Social Hub - February Timetable 2024

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    Starfish Social Hub have released their February 2024 calendar full of different activities for the week. Throughout both weeks all courses will be hosted virtually on Zoom. 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 so...

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    T-Level & Apprenticeship Open Day at Walsall College

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    Are you looking to begin a new career, try something new or maybe your leaving school/college this summer? This event is a great way to help you discover the right path for you and find what options are available. With T-Level and Apprenticeship Courses in a range of areas and open for school leavers aged 14-18yr olds as well as adult lea...

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    Drop-In Sessions & Volunteering with YMCA Walsall

    Come along every Wednesday between 10.30am till 1.30pm at YMCA Small Street Centre. Where YMCA  will be offering free drop in sessions for local residents to support with: Form completion Employment Support Accessing Online Council Services General Information Advice & Guidance  For further information or to book 1...

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    Bridges to Health - Wellbeing & Information Event

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    Come along on Tuesday 27th February at 10am till 2pm to join the Bridge to health - Wellbeing & Information Event. The event will take place at Central Hall Methodist Church, Ablewell St, Walsall WS1 2EQ.  Giving you the opportunity too... Learn about groups and activities in Walsall.Explore training and course opportunities ...

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    Walsall College Survey

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    Get the chance to win £40 Tesco Voucher! All you have to do is let Walsall College know your thoughts on access to adult and community education. Be quick though the survey closes on Wednesday 31st January 2024!  The survey only takes around 2 minutes to complete and can be found here: Feedback Surveys (hsforms.com)

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    Supported Living Vacancies

    Here are the latest supported living vacancies now available for adults with learning disabilities, mental health and complex needs. Leaflets are displayed below for more information. If you would like any further details or make a referral contact details are below. Tel: 07861 908581 or 01384 410829 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....

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    New Sessions at Walsall College

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    Do you want to improve your skills this year? Walsall College have courses available at their Pleck Library Campus this year. For you to learn something new and improve your skills. Classes include the Beauty and Skin Care, Employment Support, Maths and Digital Skills. To register your details or to find further information, contact ...

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    Cancer Awareness Drop in Sessions in the Sandwell area

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    Pop along to Healthier Futures local community sessions for information on: National screening programsCancer signs and symptoms Cancer Awareness Healthy lifestyle choices around cancer prevention Light Refreshments will be available. Working in collaboration with Local Hospital Trusts, Primary Care, Public Health, Prostrate UK, Macmillan...

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    Great News! We have courses available...

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    Great news! We have extended our enrolment for some of our existing courses, including: gratitude, money matters, creative writing and planning our wellbeing. These are all incredible experiences! Don't just take our word for it, if you are interested please contact the admin team now.Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0121 543 4061 and w...

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    Book your free NHS Health Check this January

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    Free health checks will be taking place for individuals aged 40-74, this January across Sandwell.  To check your eligibility visit: NHS health check-up eligibility (randox.com)  To book and register your place visit: NHS health Checks (randox.com) Details for locations, dates and times are listed below. For more information cont...

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    Suicide Awareness Course with Kaleidoscope Plus Group

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    By attending this half day course, it will equip you to feel more confident around the topic of Suicide. They will look at the up to date statistics and the impact it has on people's lives. We identify myths and facts around suicide with our aim being to reduce stigma. Recognising the warning signs and key indicators if someone is considering suici...

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    Meet and Greet Volunteer Opportuntity

    Hello all Active students Please see link for our Meet and Greet volunteering opportunity this will be for the Recovery College Walsall and Wolverhampton base. You will need to apply online via the link below for these roles, best of luck. Interviews will be face to face.  Job vacancy: Volunteer Meet and Greet, Black Country Healthcare NHS Fou...

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    Places of Welcome in Dudley & Wolverhampton

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    Places of Welcome offers your local community a safe welcoming place, where everyone is welcome to come along. Places of welcome are taking place all across the UK in local communities, to provide individuals with support through the connection of meeting others. All sessions are open to everyone and staffed by volunteers. Helping to prevent loneli...

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    New job positions available at the Recovery College!

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    Are you passionate about mental health recovery through learning? If your answer is yes - we have 2 exciting positions available at the Recovery College!3 x Facilitator Role2 x Learning Support Assistant RoleFor more information please see the images attached.Alternatively head here for the Facilitator Role: View current vacancies :: Black Cou...

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    Join our Development Group at The Recovery College

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    Do you enjoy improving and developing new services and projects? Do new ideas and solutions to problems come easily to you? If it is a yes… we would be delighted if you would consider joining the Development Group and help to ensure that the Recovery College fully meets the recovery and learning needs of its students and the communities of the Blac...

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    Join our Evaluation Group at The Recovery College

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    Do you enjoy evaluating services and projects? Do you enjoy analysing information and looking at the detail? If it is a yes…we would be delighted if you would consider joining the Evaluation Group and help to ensure that the best quality of service is delivered to our students. If you would like more information, please contact Kirstie on 07341 865...

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    Relax & Chat - A Better Mental Health Programme by Beat It Percussion

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    Prepare yourself to be immersed in beautiful relaxing sounds, to help relieve symptoms of stress and recharge your batteries. This session supports good mental health and can help with the management of anxiety and other conditions. Sound relaxation works by creating a live soundscape of calming, gentle instruments that ease the mind into a state o...

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    Just Straight Talk - Platform

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    Come along and join the Just Straight Talk team in Dudley this new year. They have a bunch of sessions available from job support groups, expressing your creativity in their creative writing course, gardening groups, Social & games groups. Interested and would like more information on how to get involved? Why not come along or you can ...

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    New Year, New Career

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    Come along and see what opportunities are available this January at Walsall's job event. This free event will give you a chance to talk to employers and training providers to find out what vacancies and educational courses are available to you. There will be opportunities in the the following areas: Construction, Warehousing, Business Adm...

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