On the 8th March, we remember and honour the many movements which fought for women's rights and liberation – and those who continue that struggle to this day. But what is less talked about is how intertwined Women's Movements were with working class organisation. Typically we're presented with a story of middle and upper-class women, such as the Su...

 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 before L...

We are back with our Recovery College Hub Highlights series! The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country. It is ever-growing with new activities, leaflets, videos and other tools to help you. Access the Recovery College Hub here: The RC Hub Within the Hub, there are many cat...

Ramadan Mubarak from all at The Recovery College. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is a holy month dedicated to prayer and reading the Quran. The exact dates of Ramadan change every year. This is because Islam uses a calendar based on the cycles of the Moon.  Ramadan will come to an end with Eid Al-Fitr, ca...

An afternoon of relaxed chat, support and discussion around peri-menopause and menopause over a cup of coffee.   The event will include conversations around how it can affect women and what help and support is available both for self-care and HRT and other medical treatments. The session will be led by Dr Heidi Kerr and will be relaxed, f...

It's been a great month here at The Recovery College, As we enter the second half of our term lets reflect on the successes of February.  At the start of February the marketing team hosted a Time to Talk Day event online. Time to Talk Day is a day for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen...

Here is a presentation created by one of our students who attends our LGBTQ+ group based at our Wolverhampton base.  It highlights the social and political impact of Section 28 enacted in 1988.  Although overturned in 2003, this legislation cast a massive shadow on the LGBTQ+ community and created an atmosphe...

One of our students from LGBTQ+ group has created a presentation to raise awareness and visibility of Asexuality. This presentation is full of information and answers questions such as: - What is Asexuality? - What does each colour mean on the flag? - How can I be an ally? - Representation in the LGBTQ+ community, fictional characters and cele...

Here at the Recovery College we have a really great team of dedicated facilitators who make your recovery journey as smooth and as friendly as possible. Next in our Day in the Life of series, Meet Stuart one of our fabulous facilitators.. Can you describe your job role as a Facilitator Hi I'm Stuart and I am a Facilitator with the Recovery College....

Are you over 50 and looking for a friendly group to join for a drink and a chat? You are welcome at Coffee Mates! Join Age UK at Smethwick Library from the 4th March for a new friendly, welcoming space to chat, make new friends and grab a hot drink. Open from 11am-1pm.  For more information, please email wellbeing@ageuksandwell....

It's LGBT+ History Month, this year's theme is Celebrating Activism and Social Change. One of our students from our LGBTQ+ Recover Together group has researched and written a summary of 10 Historical Activists that lived in the United Kingdom to share on our blog. We hope you enjoy reading about these Activists and if any of the...

 February is LGBT+ History Month. The theme for 2025 is Activism and Social Change, one approach to activism is through sharing stories. At The Recovery College, we have a great Recover Together LGBTQ+ group as part of our connecting pathway where we meet and learn about things close to the hearts of the LGBTQ+ community.  Today's post is...

Here at the Recovery College we are super proud of our hard working team, and we feel that it's time to celebrate them, and put some names to faces.  Meet Sarah, one of our Learning Support Assistants! Describe your job role here at the college  My role is Learning Support Assistant in the college. I co-deliver courses with the facilitato...

It's LGBT+ History Month, this year's theme is Celebrating Activism and Social Change. You may wonder how can you get involved to raise awareness and support LGBT+ history month?  Well here are a few things you can do Educate yourself and those around you. Read books, articles, and watch documentaries that explore the history and experiences o...

14th February is typically known as a day of love. It is a day most commonly known as a day to show love and appreciation to your significant other, your partner, spouse etc. But, How often do we take the time to show ourselves the same love and appreciation?  Fun Fact! The first Valentine's Day was in the year 496 AD! The ...

 Every year Schools Out highlight LGBT+ people across the centuries. The figures this year have created social change for women, the environment, housing, nuclear disarmament, preserving heritage, abolition of the slave trade, and immigration, among many other causes. One of these figures is Octavia Hill (1838-1912). She was one of V...

Walsall College will be holding *free one off sessions at Bloxwich Library to help people improve their computing and digital skills! These fun and relaxed sessions will give people an introductory knowledge on how to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Artificial Intelligence (AI)!  Sessions will take place on Wednesdays from...

At The Recovery College we have a great Marketing Team made up of Stevie, our deputy principal, Ed our digital officer and Me (Lauren) Digital Marketing and Engagement Assistant.  Next in our Day in the Life of Series, It's my turn to share what my role is at The Recovery College. We do this series to help you get to know us! Describe your Job...

Its LGBT+ History Month, this year's theme is Celebrating Activism and Social Change.  Below we have a message from The Recovery College Principal, Kerry Wilkes: This year's theme of celebrating activism and social change calls for us to think about how we truly create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued respected and empowere...

Bring your bike to be repaired or for a mini service by an experienced mechanic on the following dates: Tuesday 18th February at Lewisham Park, Smethwick, B66 1DJ (meet outside the play area) 11am-1pm  Wednesday 19th February at Victoria Park, Smethwick, B66 3QB 11am-1pm Contact Qasim on 07707 212321 for any enquiries The RC Team -------------...