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Delivered by out Friendly Tutors Valentina, with support from Justyna our ESOL (English) classes are designed to help develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills that are needed to progress into education or employment opportunities. #SLN January 2024 until March 2024

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Employment Master Class

We work with a wide range of partners and employers to raise awareness of the opportunities that are available. These sessions are designed to inspire attendees and provide practical tips that will help participants to develop pathways into some of the city’s leading growth sectors such as Accountancy.

In addition we also organise a variety of open days focusing on different areas such as health, community issues and celebrating diversity.

Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

FREE Exercise Class for all ages, can be done sitting or standing, Refreshments provided.

Elder women Extend (Gentle Exercise) class - Tuesday 10:30 to 11:30
Elder Men Extend (Gentle Exercise) class - Tuesday 10:30 to 11:30

Quality: Investors in People, Matrix

Gentle exercise to music aimed at, but not exclusive to, those aged 50+

We have a number of trained Extend tutors who can run gentle exercise classes for people with disabilities or older people groups in Sandwell.

If groups would like more information or you would like to have a free taster session please contact us.

Quality: Investors in People, Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean

Holiday Play Scheme - Operates during all school holidays. Monday - Thursday 10am-3pm. NEW FOR 2022........ 2 days of play at Christmas.

A warm welcome awaits you at our weekly 'Places of Welcome' drop-in session.

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Come and join in the parent / carer stay & play. Packed with a bunch of activities, sensory play, sing-a-long and so much more. Free of Charge. 50p for tea/coffee and toast

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On the last Saturday of every month we open our Community cafe between 1pm-3pm. We offer a welcoming environment and amazing value brunches for the local community. We support the local community through isolation and loneliness by opening our doors to everyone.

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Football and coach development - We have the current offers:

1st Touch football for 4 – 7 year old
Youth Football 8 – 12 year old
Girl only sessions
Half term camps
Team football in local and regional leagues
Sports coaching and mentoring services

Come and join the fun and develop your skills

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Free arts and crafts sessions every Saturday morning, use our craft equipment or bring your own project along, we welcome all crafts, such as latch hook, knitting, cross stitch, scrap book making etc. Free drinks and snacks available starting 10am - 12pm

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Ethnicity focus: English, Indian, Afro Caribbean

Improving the wellbeing, physical, social, emotional and mental health of children and young people using non-contact boxing.

Girls Only Indoor Cricket. Great way to make new friends. Good for physical and mental health.

Indoor Cricket Sessions supported by qualified coaches. Good for physical and mental health. Make new friends.

Community Centre, open to all
• staff on hand to answer any questions
• free wifi
• free hot drinks

This gentle chair session is suitable for those with limited mobility or recovering from illness. Seated, we will work on mobilising and strengthening the joints, followed by breathing and meditation practices.

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Playgroup for children under school age, £2.50 per child. Enjoy socialising, play, song and dance. Refreshments served through our cafe on site.

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The friendship group get together every Tuesday afternoon for a game of bingo but they also do many day trips and party on weekends.

Become a member of the friendships groups play bingo and join activities through the year

Free Games Club including Dominos, Cards and Chess

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Seated yoga for the over 50's. £3.50 per session.

FREE!!
Positive Steps Girls Youth Club in Tipton for all girls aged between 10- 18 years old
Every Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm -7pm

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Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

Goalkeeper coaching: we offer coaching on handling, footwork, dealing with crosses, 1 on 1 practice, long passing. All of our session are based on fun and continued development.

We offer coaching on a 1 to 1 and small group sessions.

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The Golden Years Club meet every Tuesday morning to have fun, play games and enjoy a lunch together.

Friendly social club for the over 55's. Entrance Fee £2.00 (this includes raffle ticket and refreshments).

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

please phone our office on 0121-500-5441 or email; info@cbo786.co.uk to find out how to access support.

MUGA and children play area

Sandwell's leading social and therapeutic horticultural project supporting people's health and wellbeing for over 20 years (an Ideal for All project - registered charity for disabled people)

Quality: Matrix

Sandwell's leading social and therapeutic horticultural project supporting peoples health and wellbeing for over 20 years (an Ideal for All project - registered charity for disabled people)

Quality: Matrix

Sandwell's leading social and therapeutic horticultural project supporting peoples health and wellbeing for over 20 years (an Ideal for All project - registered charity for disabled people)

Quality: Matrix

Social and Therapeutic gardening, Healthy lifestyle and Mental Wellbeing service for people aged 18+ in recovery for drug and alcohol misuse in Sandwell.

Meet like-minded people, make new connections, learn something new or share skills, spend time on our beautiful garden sites and help create a healing garden for the future for you and others to enjoy.

Quality: Matrix

Informal Holy Communion Service on the last Wednesday of every month 11-12pm.

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

We provide a range of services to promote healthy living including:
•Sports activities and fitness classes
Bike Ride
•yoga & healthy cooking
high intense cardio for weight loss

Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

gymnasium, fitness, well being, training plans, boxercise, special needs activities, keep fit. after school club.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

This Health walk is in Parks, and part of Active green space program. Promoting people of Sand well to be more active and use local green spaces.

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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

Play, leisure and social opportunities for children with special needs in the Sandwell area.

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Board games, story writing and creative writing for home educators aged 8-16

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The YMCA provides a range of supported accommodation for young people across Sandwell.

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Junior youth club for children aged 6 to 12 years -

Multi sports, role play, soft play, arts, crafts and cooking

Karate for children, young people and adults. Open to beginners and experienced. Delivered by WSWKC.

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Tenancy related support for vulnerable adults across the Sandwell area.
Supporting them to maintain independence and re-engage with community activities.

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Friendly group that meets to knit and natter over a cup of tea or coffee every Thursday morning from 10.30am - 12pm.

This is a social group to make new friends in a safe place and learn how to knit and enjoy a cup tea toast and snacks

A friendly group suitable for complete beginners. Cosst £3.00, to include a drink.

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

Helping individuals to develop skills, employability, self-reliance and confidence

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

Community Hub will be offering free, confidential and impartial advice and signposting with a free drink and snack in a warm and welcoming environment.

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This initiative is designed to provide a therapeutic haven for individuals affected by cancer, with a focus on those undergoing ongoing treatment. Our goal is to combat social isolation and enhance overall well-being through a variety of craft activities.
We firmly believe that creative and artistic pursuits can play a significant role in achieving our mission. By offering a space for self-expression and fostering connections, we aim to reduce feelings of isolation and contribute positively to the lives of those facing the challenges of cancer.

Conversational English Classes

light walk and exercise in and around dartmouth park pavilion.

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Join our beginner-friendly line dance class and moving and improve your coordination in a fun way. Dance to all different genres of music: pop, funk, soul, country and folk.

Litter picking every Wednesday 10am

£3.50 per person includes a meal and drinks. Menu changes weekly and will be updated on The Gap's Facebook page

Booking is essential

Email Kirsty@thegaponline.org for menu details and booking

Twice weekly warm and friendly lunch club.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Martial arts training focusing on self defence, health, fitness, and wellbeing.

Activities include wood working, leather work, tiling and more

Moms chat and relax and share issues

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In this Adaptive Beginner's Yoga session you will have the opportunity to learn the basics: exploring gentle movement, breathing, and relaxation techniques, whilst seated on chairs or standing.

This energising class focuses on linking breath to movement. We will flow through creative and dynamic sequences that can help to improve flexibility and strength.

This early morning, high energy, pre-work yoga session will get you moving and ready for your week ahead. It is suitable for those that are able to get up and down from the floor.

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Supporting members in their efforts to climb the mountains of the UK and world.

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Numbers for Life…can help you understand tax and payslips, credit and interest, fractions and percentages, weights and measures, calculators and spreadsheets… Numbers for Life…can support you with budgets, fuel bills, direct debits and more.

This is a non contact boxing programme for young people 8 to 13 years of age.

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Options for Life have provided high quality care for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism since 1988. We currently offer community outreach, Online activities and building based opportunities. Staff will enable you to maintain your independence and where needed, encourage and support you to learn new and maintain independent living skills. Staff are trained to deal with and support participants that may have sensory needs, set routines and may require specialist support. Our service is flexible, and we will work with you and your family to support you to make any changes to your chosen programme or to try new experiences. Our aim is to provide a service that will enhance your life, health and well being and support you to build on all your strengths have fun and be as independent as you possibly can.

Oak Green Lodge is also home to our Head Office.

We are a Third Party Reporting Centre - where a person can report a hate crime confidentially, whether you have been a victim or witness, if you do not want to report directly to the police. Reporting Centre staff are trained in dealing with incidents of hate crime and can help someone to get the support that you may need, after experiencing or witnessing a hate crime.

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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

Options for Life have provided high quality care for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism since 1988. We currently offer community outreach, Online activities and building based opportunities. Staff will enable you to maintain your independence and where needed, encourage and support you to learn new and maintain independent living skills. Staff are trained to deal with and support participants that may have sensory needs, set routines and may require specialist support. Our service is flexible, and we will work with you and your family to support you to make any changes to your chosen programme or to try new experiences. Our aim is to provide a service that will enhance your life, health and well being and support you to build on all your strengths have fun and be as independent as you possibly can.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

Supported by our partnered host Krunch / Act Youth Club.

Creative Academies new project Homegrown 31 presents: On Your Door Step!

A free youth led project that supports young people aged 15-24 to engage, learn and be inspired by the arts.

In this particular venue we have a separate room for over 18's to which we facilitate our Arts activities.

Supported by our partnered host Dorothy Parkes Centre.

Creative Academies new project Homegrown 31 presents: On Your Door Step!

A free youth led project that supports young people aged 15-24 to engage, learn and be inspired by the arts.

Creative Academies new project Homegrown 31 presents: On Your Door Step!

A free youth led project that supports young people aged 15-24 to engage, learn and be inspired by the arts.

Creative Academies new project Homegrown 31 presents: On Your Door Step!

A free youth led project that supports young people aged 15-24 to engage, learn and be inspired by the arts.

Weekly sewing class. This is a friendly, safe and supportive environment where all are made to feel welcome.

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Arts and crafts session for home educating families aged 5 to 16

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A social group for people aged 50 and over.

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A club providing activities and entertainment for retired gentlemen over 60.

Over 60s get together on a Thursday afternoon for a game bingo they also have party's on different occasions.

Parent and toddler sessions

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play area indoor and outdoor (depending on weather)
Toys and games
Ball pit
breakfast
Drinks for parents

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Showtime Community Productions CIO is a performing arts, variety entertainment, amateur dramatics group based in Wednesbury. We welcome anyone aged 8 to 99 that have intrests in and around the theatre or perfoming arts.

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Providing a warm and welcoming space to everyone on: Tuesday:10am - 2pm and Thursday: 10am - 2pm

Drop-in for anyone who wants a coffee or tea. Friendly inclusive people; Especially for those who feel isolated

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Place of Welcome
People come to have a chat make new friends, They can also come and get advise about benefits and also learn to use the i pads.
They can also get help with finding a job.

Fun Free bingo session and refreshments

Hot drinks, light refreshment, warm room, activities, socialising and religious guidance if requires.

Music and fun for the little ones

Door to door accessible transport available for those that find it difficult to access conventional transport. Available Monday to Saturday from 8am until 11pm.

Room hire

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

RSPB Sandwell Valley is an enchanting urban green space located in the middle of Birmingham and the Black Country.

Practical conservation group for 13 to 18 year-olds who want to help save nature, learn new skills and make new friends.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Free Holiday provision for children aged 4-7 in receipt of free school meals.

Quality: OFSTED inspected, Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Indian, Pakistani, Afro Caribbean, Eastern European

Sandwell Community Navigators deliver a free wellbeing support service to residents aged 18+ across Sandwell. There are opportunities to find information, advice and support to meet your needs.

Quality: CQC Registered

The Community Offer provides low level practical support and access to personalised information, advice and guidance to anyone aged 18+. Supporting your wellbeing and helping you live as safely and independently as possible.

Quality: Matrix

An organisation for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people run by deaf people.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service