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    Ignite2 Project, Walsall College

    Walsall College is taking part in a new project to support people aged 19 – 29 living in the Birchills Leamore and St Matthews wards who are currently not studying, working or in any form of training. The Ignite2 Project aims to support people in these postcode wards with provisions from Walsall College in a variety of areas, which could be any of ...

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    Guided by You, Smethwick

    Guided by You

     Healthwatch Sandwell is an independent champion for people who use health and social care services, their role includes finding out what matters to people to help make sure their views shape the support their needs. They are working with Sandwell Health and Care Partnership to capture the patient and service user experience in ...

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    Wolverhampton Jobs Fair, March 31st

    Jobs Fair

    The aim of the Jobs Fair is to get jobseekers back into work, it will be over 35+ companies recruiting on a day and hundreds of jobs available! At Molineux Stadium, 10am to 1pm. The Jobs Fair is free to attend for those looking to gain employment and suitable for any ages. No registration is required. If you would like more information head to the ...

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    Quaker Meeting House Visit, Stourbridge

    This article was co-written by Liane Howe, Deputy Principal at the Recovery College and Emma Louis, Spiritual Care Lead for the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.The most recent Recovery College Faith and Belief Community Visit was to Stourbridge Quaker Meeting House. We were a small but keen group and received a very warm welcome....

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    A Sense of Place Project, Walsall Art Gallery

    Join a combines arts project at the New Art Gallery Walsall on the 21st March between 2-4. If you're interested in the links between art and nature then this is for you! The workshop will draw from the gallery's collection, to help with mindfulness and wellbeing. Materials and refreshments will be provided.For more information contact: Ju...

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    Laughter Yoga with Maggie Thompson, Leasowes Park

    Join Merrie Maggie for a Laughter Yoga Session on Friday 17th March between 10:30am - 11:30am in Leasowes Park. Donations are welcome. Here's what she has to say:'Having run Laughter Yoga sessions since 2011, I can definitely state that Laughter Yoga is something I practice on a daily basis every morning and often at other times when I run my Laugh...

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    Nutrition and Hydration Week

    Monday 13th March - Sunday 19th March is Nutrition and Hydration Week 2023.There are approximately 3 million people at risk of malnutrition in the UK. This campaign will help people engage with opportunities to raise the awareness of the risks and promote the good practices that can help prevent malnutrition and dehydration.If you wo...

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    Information Sessions, March

    Come and meet our friendly team on Zoom, every Tuesday from 1pm - 2pm, throughout March 2023. Here you will get to hear a bit about what we do, our ethos and the courses we can provide. If you're interested in attending please call : 0121 543 4061 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for your Zoom Link.

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    Healthy Living for People with Type 2 Diabetes

    Healthy Living is a free online NHS service for people living with type 2 diabetes. It provides knowledge and information that will support you to manage your condition. It includes: information about type 2 diabetes and its treatments;advice on emotional and mental wellbeing;advice with adopting and maintaining healthy behaviours with food and exe...

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    NHS Volunteer Responders

    NHS Volunteer Responders

    Volunteer Responders is a national, flexible volunteering programme supporting health and care in England. Originally set up during the pandemic, 400,000 'on duty' volunteers delivered over 2.2 million tasks between them. The programme is now being redesigned - reflecting feedback and learning from the pandemic and working closely with health and c...

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    We Need You! Helping Veterans and their Families

    Helping Our Veterans at The Recovery College

    Have you or a family member served in the armed forces? Are you living or posted in the Black Country area? We need your help to ensure that the Recovery College is easily accessible for individuals who have served and their family members. The Recovery College provides an educational learning environment for people who have an interest in, or pers...

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    International Women's Day, 2023

    International Women's Day offers you the chance to celebrate the achievements of women in your life. Whether it's your mum, sister, grandma, cousin or best friend. Marked annually on March 8th, IWD is one of the most important days of the year to: celebrate women's achievementseducate and awareness raise for women's equalitycall for posit...

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    Hola Mohalla 2023

    Hola Mohalla is a famous and colourful 3-day Sikh festival celebrated during spring. It takes place on the second day of the lunar month of Chett which is the first month of the Nanakshahi calendar used by Sikhs. If you would like to find out more, head here: Hola Mohalla 2023 - Dates, Festivities, Venue (holidify.com)BBC - Religions - Si...

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    Holi 2023

    Holi is an ancient Hindu tradition and also one of the most popular festivals in Hinduism. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of god Radha Krishna. The day also signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates the victory of god Vishnu as Narasimha Narayana over Hiranyakashipu. It's a colourful festival, with dancing, singing...

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    Laughter Yoga with Maggie Thompson, March 2023

    Laughter Yoga Basic Skills

    'Merrie Maggie' Thompson will be delivering the 'Laughter Yoga Basic Skills' during March 2023. She has run it 'in-person' and online. As it doesn't involve 'in-person' assessments in order to gain a qualification, running the workshop online is an easy option so participants can join from their own homes.  This takes parti...

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    Walsall Carers Walk and Talk

    Join the staff at Walsall Carers Hub for a relaxing walk around the beautiful Walsall Arboretum and for a coffee and a chat afterwards.  Meet at the visitors centre, Arboretum Road, Walsall WS1 2QH on the last Tuesday of the month. Starting on 31 January 2023 at 10.30am – 12 noon.  To book a place call 01922 616 798 or email info@walsallc...

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    Deaf Awareness Workshop, Dudley

    Deaf Awareness Workshop

    If you are interested in learning about diversity within the deaf community, and how to use sign language, this free workshop could be for you! Running for one day only on Tuesday 7th March 1pm - 4pm. Contact: 01384 818413 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please find more information in the image below. 

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    LGBTQ+ History Month Closing Thoughts

    LGBTQ History Month

    As we draw near to the end of LGBTQ+ History month, we hope you have found our resources helpful. We have included quotes from members of staff from the Recovery College throughout February, as well as links to websites. If you scroll to the bottom of this blog post you will find Related Posts to help you. It's been an amazing month and w...

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    Zines for Wellbeing, Wolverhampton

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    New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton are running a series of Zine Workshops starting tomorrow, running until 21st March.  What can creating a zine do for your wellbeing? It can connect you to other people, help you feel listened to and valued, allow for freedom and choice give you something to focus on, enable you to try out and learn...

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    Starfish - Wolverhampton Social Hub

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    Wolverhampton Social Hub have released their March 2023 course timetable.  (Running from the 6th March - 31st March 2023) Courses consist of both face to face & Zoom meetings. To get Involved! Info below Phone: 01902 771776 / 07949 290036 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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