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    Listening and Support Service in Sandwell

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    Are feeling anxious or isolated and need somebody to talk to? Maddison from Life Coach and Wellbeing Service can help. Book in with their listening and support service, based at Bearwood Community Hub in their co-working space at Abbey Yoga, 28a Abbey Road Smethwick B67 5RD. For further information or to book in with the listening and sup...

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    Wrap up for Winter Campaign

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    Do you have a winter coat, scarves, gloves and hat that you no longer wear? Wing Close Centre are looking for donations of any unwanted Children's / Adult's / Men's and Women's coats and any of the above that are in good condition. To help the homeless and vulnerable families and individuals this winter.  All donations can be brought...

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    Celebrate Diwali at Darlaston Library

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    Celebrate the festival of light this November at Darlaston Library and get creative. All families are welcome to come along and join. Both events will be taking place on Friday 3rd November and Saturday 4th November further details about each event below.  Friday 3rd November  10am till 4pm - Drop in Craft Activities: Creating D...

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    Women's Wellbeing & Coping with Taster Session

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    Come along and join our taster sessions in and Women's Wellbeing & Coping with... Session with Mareesa and Sarah. 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 fa...

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    Smethwick Winter Coat Bank

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    Have you got a winter coat, hats, scarves and gloves that you no longer need? Do you or your child need a winter coat? Drop off any clean winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves that you no longer need so other local children and adults can benefit from them.  Drop off is Monday till Friday during October between 9am till 5pm.  Come a...

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    The Recovery College Evaluation Group

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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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    The Recovery College Development Group

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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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    Walsall College Employment Gateway and Pre-Employment Courses

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    Walsall College have free courses for anyone aged 19+ who is currently claiming benefits or on a low income. Courses range from a Clinical Support Worker to Warehouse and Fork Lift training to preparing towards work in Construction. To access more information on all of these opportunities see the information days listed below. This will a...

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    WEA Cooking Courses Autumn Term 2023

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    Whether your looking to improve your current skills, learn new ones or to take on a fun hobby. The WEA Adult Learning Without Reach offer a bunch of different courses that are daytime and evening, from arts and crafts to cooking and so much more. Including arts and crafts, calligraphy, sewing, photography and cooking. A range of courses so there is...

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    Oldbury Christmas Light Switch-on

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    Get into the festive spirit with the whole community of Oldbury to celebrate the festive season. Sandwell are planning a bumper event of fun, music and entertainment to truly showcase the vibrancy of our town, residents and its local businesses. On Friday 17th November from 5pm till 7pm at the Civic Square in Oldbury. ...

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    LGBTQ+ Support Group

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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...

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    Bringing Nursery Rhymes to Life with Walsall College

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    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....

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    Covid-19 and Flu Vaccines

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    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 -...

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    Sandwell Community Hubs

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    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...

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    Let's Talk About Loneliness & LGBTQ+ Taster Sessions

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    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...

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    Starfish Social Hub - November 2023

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    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...

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    Gratitude and Creative Writing Taster Sessions

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    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...

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    Dussehra

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    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. ...

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    Wolverhampton Jobs Fair

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    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...

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    Walsall Art Museum and Halloween Craft Event

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    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 ...

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