Why do Christians apply a small dusty cross on their foreheads once a year? They're celebrating Ash Wednesday, which for many also marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance, fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. Lent requires believers set aside time every year to recognise the period and its connection to Jesus Christ an...

Down syndrome (or Trisomy 21) is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are "packages" of genes in the body. They determine how ababy's body forms and functions as it grows.Around 1 in every 800 babies will be born with Down syndrome.Down syndrome occurs naturally – there is no known cause.Down syndrome usually...

Shrove Tuesday otherwise known as Pancake Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), observed in many Christian countries.  Traditionally pancakes were made before Lent (with 40 days of fasting) as they were an excellent way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar. So go and raid the cupboard! W...

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed every year on the 21st March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws; 69 people were killed, and 180 were injured. Since 1966, the UN has called for the Internatio...

World Oral Health Day aims to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to secure good oral health. Be proud of your mouth! What goes on in your mouth can often be an indication of your overall health, so be sure to look after those teeth and gums and brush up on your oral knowledge here: World Oral Health Day...

Walsall College are running a series of One Day Courses starting March onwards. These are available for anyone (aged 19+) looking to gain new skills, enhance their current skillset or even learn more about a new industry! These courses will be taking place at the Wisemore Campus, located at: Walsall College, Wisemore Campus, Littleto...

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 ...

 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 ...

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 ...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...