Cradley Heath Library
By Sandwell Council
Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi
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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi
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Gaining confidence in using a sewing machine?
Refreshing your sewing skills?
Making a series of practical items in a structured programme of activities either for yourself, or sew for other good causes?
Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Refreshments provided.
This activity is made possible through the generosity of Harborne Parish Lands Charity
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When – Every Wednesday
Time – 10am – 3pm
Where – Crossroads Carers Hub, 494 Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B68 8DG.
Crossroads Day Break offers a welcoming, safe and secure place for adults with care needs to enjoy a change of scenery, do a variety of activities, enjoy a hot meal and socialise.
The club is also an opportunity for family carers to have some much-needed respite, although they are welcome to attend too if they prefer.
We encourage independence, but a skilled team of Crossroads Care Support Workers are on hand to assist people with mealtimes and personal care needs if required.
The day club is open to all adults living with any condition, including dementia, regardless of whether they currently access Crossroads care services or not.
There will be a range of social activities each week, including quizzes, puzzles, card games and gentle exercise for those who can, with staff ensuring that everyone has an enjoyable and fulfilling time.
Booking - call 0121 553 6483
Quality: CQC Registered
Free Digital Workshops every Monday
Learn at your own pace – Friendly Support – No experience needed
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Daily charge if you reside in the local Sandwell Area and utilise the transport service is £15 per day, This charge includes Brunch - Tea, Toast, Biscuits and A piece of fruit at 11am. Lunchtime - a freshly prepared 2 course meal inclusive of drinks and all crafts/activities - excluding exercise (£2 charge)/Chiropodist service (£15 which is quarterly) and includes transport to and from your home for start and finish times.
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Ethnicity focus: English, Indian, Afro Caribbean
The Sense Day Service is open 7 days a week, and offers a fully person-centred approach for people of all ages, with a visual and/or hearing impairment.
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This project endeavours to develop our money management skils in creative ways that is good for the both the pocket and environment.
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A weekly drama group in Wednesbury Town for local people to come together to be part of an annual pantomime.
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A range of services and activities are delivered at our Drop-In Centre.
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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean
A Day Service to benefit older people, people living with memory loss or dementia, people with mild learning disabilities and or people needing personal care. We support individuals with long term conditions or continuing care needs to participate in activities that support their health and well being. Costs are competitive.
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Brings women together to help them socialise with others and help each other to develop language skills.
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Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi
The classes will provide students with knowledge on how to speak, read, and write English in the correct manner. Some important topics will be include in the classes such as healthcare and accessing local services.
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Free English classes for adults who are new to learning English. Focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing for everyday life. Suitable for beginners with little or no English skills
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Essential requirement to live and work in the UK. All new migrants need to improve everyday English skills.
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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
More detailsFREE Exercise Class for all ages, can be done sitting or standing, Refreshments provided.
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We are part of the Sandwell Sport Partnership and are keen on engaging inactive adult into sport activities.
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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean
Gentle exercise to music aimed at, but not exclusive to, those aged 50+
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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.
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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean
Brushstrokes supports migrant and refugee families by helping them access essential services and navigate systems such as education, welfare, housing, and immigration
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Holiday Play Scheme - Operates during all school holidays. Monday - Thursday 10am-3pm. NEW FOR 2022........ 2 days of play at Christmas.
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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
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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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Saturday mornings, starting 10am - 12pm
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Improving the wellbeing, physical, social, emotional and mental health of children and young people using non-contact boxing.
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Girls Only Indoor Cricket. Great way to make new friends. Good for physical and mental health.
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Indoor Cricket Sessions supported by qualified coaches. Good for physical and mental health. Make new friends.
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Community Centre, open to all
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This gentle chair session is suitable for those with limited mobility
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Playgroup for children under school age; play, song and dance.
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Community Art sessions on the 3rd Monday of each month
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Become a member of the friendships groups play bingo and join activities through the year
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Build confidence and a POSITIVE MINDSET in a friendly supportive environment.
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Free Games Club including Dominos, Cards and Chess
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Gardening for wellbeing - fruit growing, general weeding, grass cutting and hedge trimming.
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Gentle exercise class for the over 50's and less able of all ages.
Thursday 1.00pm - 2.00pm.
Friday 10.30am - 11.30am
£4.50 per session
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Beginner’s Yoga Course, with the support and safety of a chair.
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Yoga sessions open to all - call 0121 558 2998
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Positive Steps Girls Youth Club in Tipton for all girls aged between 10- 18 years old
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Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi
Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions
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Join us for our FREE Community Play session in Smethwick.
These sessions are suitable for families with children and young people aged 6-12yrs (up to 16yrs with SEN-D).
No pre-booking required, just rock up and play between 3.00pm and 5.30pm every Monday.
Proud to Play In Sandwell!
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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.
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Friendly social club for the over 55's. Entrance Fee £3.00 (this includes raffle ticket and refreshments).
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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi
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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi
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Contact our office on 0121-500-5441 or email; info@cbo786.co.uk to find out how to access support.
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You do not have to have been a gardener to join in, practical things to do.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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SLT facilities provides 8 gyms in Sandwell.
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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi
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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
More detailsWe help people combat isolation/depression encouraging them to join group session doing light activites such as arts & crafts, we offer healthy cooking tips and classes, yoga/meditation, men only groups, dementia, diabetes and menapause group sessions. We are also offering Bi-ligual IT sessions in the community to help local residents access health services/support on line
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gymnasium, fitness, well being, training plans, boxercise, special needs activities, keep fit. after school club.
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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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Healthy Cooking
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The healthy cooking class run by SYCC starts at 12:30pm and is led by a teacher who demonstrates how to cook various types of healthy meals. Students help the teacher make the meal, learn about the ingredients and nutritional value, and have the opportunity to taste the dish at the end.
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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi
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Play, leisure and social opportunities for children with special needs in the Sandwell area.
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Healthy Active Kids, Aged between 5 yrs - 16 yrs old.
Children that live in Sandwell, in receipt of free school meals.
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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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For a detailed quote or to discuss the arrangements please contact our office.
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Ethnicity focus: Polish, Eastern European
Jewellery making/craft group taking place on Wednesdays
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Junior youth club for children aged 6 to 12 years -
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Multi sports, role play, soft play, arts, crafts and cooking
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Karate for children, young people and adults. Open to beginners and experienced. Delivered by WSWKC.
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Sewing class suitable for complete beginners or to extend your skills
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Supporting families in the community on a first come, first served basis.
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Fun friendly social group who like to knit while they chat. any ability and age. Meet on a Wednesday 1-3pm
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Group for beginners as well as experienced knitters.
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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi
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Our after-school club is designed to be both educational and enjoyable
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Helping individuals to develop skills, employability, self-reliance and confidence
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Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, 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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light walk and exercise in and around dartmouth park pavilion.
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Dance to all different genres of music: pop, funk, soul, country and folk.
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Litter picking every Wednesday 10am
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Email Kirsty@thegaponline.org for menu details and booking
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Martial arts class Age from 3 years to 5 years
6 to 8 years
9 to 12 years
Adults 13 plus
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SYCC runs a Men's Fitness class every Monday from 14:00pm-15:00pm, led by an experienced instructor. Participants of all fitness levels can enjoy the supportive and educational environment while stretching and exercising at their own pace. Please note this club is for men only.
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Men - Are you struggling or stressed? Please talk to us in confidence.
Supporting health and mental wellbeing for men living and working in Sandwell.
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Moms chat and relax and share issues
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Creative and dynamic sequences that help to improve flexibility and strength.
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Supporting members in their efforts to climb the mountains of the UK and world.
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- Hiring musical instrument
- Support young people to find out more about their local heritage history
Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean
More detailsThe Climate Café is a relaxed, informal drop-in space
Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi
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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
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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.
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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi
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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.
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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.
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