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By African French Speaking Community Support (AFSCS)

- Talk & Walk session on every Friday from 10.30 to 11.15 Am (Meeting point: Smethwick Heritage Centre) in Victoria Park.
- Drop-In Session on every Friday from 11am to 3pm at Smethwick Baptist Church (Regent Street, Smethwick, B66 3BQ), delivering the following: Fall Prevention Exercise, Arts & Crafts and workshops around health, nutrition and safety.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Smethwick Baptist Church
Regent Street
Smethwick
B66 3BQ
07743 600 034
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Befriending, Health Support

Arthritis Support Group West Bromwich

By Arthritis Care Central England Region

Peer support in the community for people with arthritis

Ethnicity focus: English

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Sandwell General Hospital
Lyndon
West Bromwich
West Bromwich
B71 4HJ
0115 952 5522
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Befriending, Parent and family support, Children and youth activities

Baggies Buddies

By The Albion Foundation

Maybe there are other barriers stopping you from going to a game, physical, mental or you've never been before...

A Baggies Buddy can accompany you. your Buddy can meet you before kick off if you want, or you can request their company to watch the match.

Tickets are available exclusively at half price on the Buddies scheme at just £10.

To find out more or book tickets contact Buddies@wbafc.co.uk or call 07896 436490

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West Bromwich Albion Football Club, 9 Birmingham Road
West Bromwich
B71 4LF
07896 436490
Social Activities, Befriending

Befriending Services

By African French Speaking Community Support (AFSCS)

Bringing isolated adults and families together, provision of home support by volunteers community support workers.

Ethnicity focus: Congolese

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St Philips Parish Centre Messenger Road
Smethwick
B66 3DU
07743 600 034
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Befriending, Counselling and listening, Children and youth activities

Best Version of Me

By Magical Mind Coaching

The programme includes: Boxercise (boxing for fitness, non-contact), Self-Development Tools and Techniques and Social Skills Coaching. Aimed at children and young people aged 8-18 that want to become physically, mentally and socially fit.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Wednesbury 2000 (Old Post Office), Holyhead Road, Wednesbury
Wednesbury
WS10 7DF
07931 347 142
Befriending, Parent and family support, Emergency help (incl. food)

Brandhall Pantry

By Brandhall Community Hub

Brandhall Food Pantry provides good food at a modest cost.
Our Pantry is about dignity, choice and hope.
www.yourlocalpantry.co.uk search for Sandwell, Brandhall.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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151 Castle Road West
Oldbury
B68 0EL
07894 080718
Advice, Domiciliary and Day Care, Befriending, Carers support

Care - Personal Budgets/Personal Health Budgets

By Crossroads Care

Crossroads offer personalised care and support to enable you to remain living in your own home. Our care is person-centred and can be provided to people of all ages, disabilities and health conditions, 24 hours daily.

Quality: CQC Registered

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Carers Hub,
494 Wolverhampton Road,
Oldbury,
West Midlands
West Midlands
B68 8DG
0121 553 6483
Advocacy, Advice, Social Activities, Befriending, Relationship help and mediation

Carers Dementia Service

By Crossroads Care

The Carers Dementia Service (CDS) is a local service covering Sandwell, Black Country and Birmingham, which is specifically for carers of someone living with a dementia. In particular, we cater for those from ethnic minority communities, along with carers with a disability, who may struggle to receive information to support them in their caring role.

Quality: CQC Registered

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Carers Hub
494 Wolverhampton Road,
Oldbury,
West Midlands
West Midlands
B68 8DG
0121 553 6483
Befriending, Carers support

Carers Respite Care Services

By West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre

We refer carers to Sandwell Enquiry for a Carers Assessment as they maybe entitled to a Carers Direct Budget, if they meet Adult Services criteria they will receive a small amount of money that can either pay for a respite care or befriending service which will give them a break from their caring responsibilities and can pursue any interests and hobbies or just meet friends knowing that their loved one is being cared for and supported.

In terms of benchmarking quality, the WBACRC service has achieved ISO 9001 Quality Mark, this is an International and national quality assurance award which demonstrates that we have robust governance and quality systems and procedures in place with our service.

If carers do not meet Adult service eligibility criteria, they can always purchase our service privately as a self funder.

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

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Thomas Street
West Bromwich
B70 6LY
0121 525 9177
Befriending, Counselling and listening

Chatterbox Action Against Loneliness Programme

By Omega, The National Association for End of Life Care

Phone service

Free telephone befriending service

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Omega
London House
Town Walls
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
SY1 1TX
01743 245 088
Befriending

Chatty Cafe

By Dorothy Parkes Centre (Smethwick)

Kickstart a conversation, get chatting and reduce loneliness. First drink free. Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm. Contact 0121 558 2998

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Church Road
Smethwick
B67 6EH
0121 558 2998
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Befriending

Community Garden

By Sandwell Irish Community Association

We are always looking for volunteers to help look after our community garden - if you think this might be of interest to you then please do not hesitate to get in touch with us

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Langley Park Lodge Community Centre Langley High Street
Oldbury
B69 4SL
0121 533 9734
Befriending, Counselling and listening, Loss and breakdown, Carers support

Delphinium Companionship Service

By Omega, The National Association for End of Life Care

Phone service

Telephone-based companionship and personalised support service.
Delphinium is a pay-as-you-go service.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Omega
London House
Town Walls
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
SY1 1TX
01743 245 088
Social Activities, Domiciliary and Day Care, Befriending, Health Support

Dementia Day Support

By Alzheimers Society (Sandwell)

A specialist day care for people with dementia

Quality: CQC Registered

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The Light House
Edward Street Hospital
Edward Street
West Bromwich
B70 8NL
0121 521 3030
Advice, Social Activities, Domiciliary and Day Care, Befriending, Health Support

Dementia Home Support Service

By Alzheimers Society (Sandwell)

A Specialist home care and support service offering personalised one-to-one support in your own home to help you maintain your independence

Quality: CQC Registered
Ethnicity focus: English, Indian, Pakistani

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Castle Mill Burnt Tree
Dudley
DY4 7UF
0121 521 3030
Befriending, Carers support, Parent and family support

Dementia Support Service

By Alzheimers Society (Sandwell)

Provides support to carers of people with Dementia

Quality: CQC Registered
Ethnicity focus: English, Indian, Pakistani

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Castle Mill Burnt Tree
Dudley
DY4 7UF
0121 521 3034
Domiciliary Care, Befriending, Carers support

Domicilliary Care - Care Plus

By BID Services

A specialist homecare service to help deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deafblind adults maintain their independence and improve their lives both at home and in the community.

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Deaf Cultural Centre Ladywood Road
Birmingham
B16 8SZ
0121 246 6100
Advice, Befriending, Counselling and listening

family support and food parcels

By The Gap Centre

Phone service

food parcels and advice

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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The Gap Centre
Hargate Lane
West Bromwich
West Bromwich
B71 1PH
0121 525 4442
Befriending, Parent and family support, Support for victims, Children and youth activities

Fancy a brew?

By New Beginnings Community

Join us every Friday morning during term time for a coffee and a chat 10 am till 12noon

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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St Marks Church Hall Thimblemill Road
Smethwick
B67 6LP
07762 303 374
Advice, Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Befriending

Farley Park Place of Welcome

By Great Bridge Community Forum

A warm welcome awaits you at our weekly 'Places of Welcome' drop-in session. A place where all people feel safe to connect, belong and contribute. Free refreshments and friendly conversation for everyone. Tuesdays 12pm-2pm

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Farley Park Lodge Whitehall Road
West Bromwich
B70 0HF
0121 532 4023
Social Activities, Befriending, Carers support, Parent and family support, Children and youth activities

Farley Park Stay & Play

By Great Bridge Community Forum

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Farley Park Lodge Whitehall Road
West Bromwich
B70 0HF
0121 532 4023
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Befriending, Parent and family support, Children and youth activities

Friday Toddler Group

By The Oak Tree Centre

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Tame Road
Oldbury
B68 0JP
0121 422 8088
Social Activities, Befriending, Parent and family support

Friendship Group

By Friar Park Millennium Centre

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

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Friar Park Road
Wednesbury
WS10 0JS
0121 556 0139
Advocacy, Befriending, Counselling and listening

FUSE Friendship group

By The Gap Centre

FUSE Friendship group, offering friendship, signposting and support to anyone in Sandwell affected by loneliness, bereavement, isolation or anxiety

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean, Eastern European

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The Gap Christian Family Centre
Hargate Lane
West Bromwich
West Bromwich
B71 1PH
0121 525 4442
Social Activities, Befriending

Golden Years Luncheon Club

By Sandwell Irish Community Association

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

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Langley Park Lodge Community Centre Langley High Street
Oldbury
B69 4SL
0121 533 9734
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Finding work and training, Befriending, Carers support

Growing Opportunities - Barlow Road Community Garden

By Ideal For All

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

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Ideal for All
Growing Opportunities Project
Barlow Road Community Garden
Barlow Road
Wednesbury
Sandwell
WS10 9QA
0121 558 5555 option 2
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Finding work and training, Befriending, Carers support

Growing Opportunities - Malthouse Garden

By Ideal For All

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

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Ideal for All
Malthouse Garden
The Independent Living Centre
100 Oldbury Road
Smethwick
Smethwick
Smethwick
0121 558 5555 option 2
Befriending, Carers support, Parent and family support

Home To Home Calls

By Home to Home Calls

Home to Home Calls provides a friendly daily phone call service specifically for the elderly and the most vulnerable members of our society.

Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi

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107 Whitehall Road
West Bromwich
B70 0HG
0121 208 2911
Befriending

Home visit befriending

By MHA Communities South & West Birmingham

A visit to you at home for a chat by one of our staff members or volunteers.

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MHA Communities South and West Birmingham
c/o Chatham Place
100 Chatham Road
Northfield
Birmingham
Blackheath
B31 2JW
0121 475 9060 or 07568611989
Social Activities, Befriending, Children and youth activities

Junior Youth Club

By Friar Park Millennium Centre

the junior youth club is for children to come and interact with other we have different activities going on, sports , soft play, arts crafts computer games

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Friar Park Road
Wednesbury
WS10 0JS
07908127604
Befriending

Ladies Tea & Coffee #SHIP

By Smethwick Pakistani Muslim Association (SPMA)

Ladies Tea & Coffee

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Victoria Centre
Suffrage Street
Smethwick
B66 3PZ
0121 555 6047
Advice, Housing advice & support, Befriending, Managing your money

Let's Chat Mobile Unit

By Community Transport

Our Mobile Unit will be offering free, confidential and impartial advice with signposting to local and national support organisations over a hot drink and snack in a warm and welcoming environment.

Quality: Investors in People, Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Unit 17 & 18
Barton Park Industrial Estate
Etruria Way
Bilston
WV14 7LH
01902 910 263
Befriending

Let's Chat Mobile Unit @ ASDA, Cape Hill

By Community Transport

We are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Asda Cape Hill Superstore,
Off Windmill Ln,
Smethwick
West Midlands
B66 3EN
01902 910 263
Befriending

Let's Chat Mobile Unit @ ASDA, Great Bridge

By Community Transport

Our Let's Chat Mobile Unit will be offering free, confidential and impartial advice with signposting to local and national support organisations over a hot drink and snack in a warm and welcoming environment.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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ASDA, Great Bridge
Brickhouse Ln S,
Tipton
Dudley
DY4 7HW
01902910263
Befriending

Let's Chat Mobile Unit @ ASDA, Oldbury

By Community Transport

We are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Asda Oldbury Superstore,
Wolverhampton Rd,
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 4PU
01902 910 263
Befriending

Let's Chat Mobile Unit @ Clock Tower, Wednesbury

By Community Transport

we are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Clock Tower,
Market Place,
Wednesbury
West Midlands
WS10 7AY
01902 910 263
Befriending

Let's Chat Mobile Unit @ Friar Park, Wednesbury

By Community Transport

WE are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Friar Park Road,
Wednesbury
West Midlands
WS10 9SF
01902 910 263
Befriending

Let's Chat Mobile Unit @ Tesco, Cradley Heath

By Community Transport

We are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Tesco Extra,
Foxoak St,
Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 5DF
01902 910 263
Befriending

Let's chat mobile unit@Dunelm

By Community Transport

We are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat.

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Dunelm,
Birchfield Lane,
Oldbury
oldbury
B69 1DT
01902910263
Befriending

Let's chat mobile unit@oldbury

By Community Transport

we are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat.

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Branford Park,
99 Moat road,
oldbury
Bilston
B68 8ED
01902910263
Befriending, Counselling and listening, Health Support

Let's Talk Hope Cancer Support Group Smethwick

By Yemeni Community Association in Sandwell

Let's Talk Hope provides support to people who have had cancer or survived cancer, as well as their families and friends in a relaxed & friendly atmosphere.

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Dorothy Parkes
Church Road
Smethwick
Smethwick
B67 6EH
0121 525 3909
Advice, Befriending, Counselling and listening, Carers support

Let's Talk Hope cancer support group West Bromwich

By Yemeni Community Association in Sandwell

Cancer support group

Quality: Investors in People, Matrix

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Greets Green Access Centre
Tildasley Street
West Bromwich
B70 9SJ
0121 525 3909
Social Activities, Befriending, English language support

Lets Talk English Cafe

By Yemeni Community Association in Sandwell

Classes are run to help new migrants develop conversational English skills so they can tackle everyday tasks.

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Greets Green Access Centre
Tildasley Street
West Bromwich
B70 9SJ
0121 525 3909
Befriending, Counselling and listening

LiC Me, You, coffee & Zoom

By Life in Community CIC

LiC Me, You, coffee & Zoom, gives individuals aged 18+ living across Sandwell the opportunity to connect into a friendly online social group.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Online via Zoom
Tipton
DY4 9ND
07752 659257
Social Activities, Befriending, Emergency help (incl. food)

Life in Community Spring Hub

By Life in Community CIC

Our Spring Hub will be accessible to all members of the Princes End ward and the wider area of Tipton.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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St Johns Church Hall, Upper Church Lane, Tipton, DY4 9ND,
Tipton
DY4 9ND
07752 659257
Befriending, Counselling and listening, Loss and breakdown, Parent and family support

Lifeline Listening

By Life in Community CIC

Lifeline Listening provides the opportunity for those aged 18+ across Sandwell to access, up to ten 50-minute uninterrupted listening sessions, with a professionally trained volunteer. As a pre-cursor to counselling, sessions are confidential, non-judgemental, and provide a safe space to talk through life issues.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Telephone Service
Tipton
DY4 9ND
07752 659257
Befriending, Parent and family support, Children and youth activities

Little Fish Baby & Toddler Cafe

By New Beginnings Community

A fun group for parents and carers with babies & toddlers.

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St Marks Church Hall Thimblemill Road
Smethwick
B67 6LP
07762 303 374
Befriending, Parent and family support, Children and youth activities

Little Frogs Gymnastics

By New Beginnings Community

A group for children aged 12 months +. Includes soft play, ball pit, ride on toys, tents, tunnels, climbing equipment, balance toys and much more

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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St Marks Church Hall Thimblemill Road
Smethwick
B67 6LP
07762303374
Befriending, Counselling and listening

Macmillan Telephone Buddies

By Macmillan Cancer Support

Phone service

How a Telephone Buddy helps




Going through cancer can be an isolating experience at any time, and especially when social distancing. Our free Telephone Buddy service is here for you. We'll match you with someone who understands what you're going through, and they'll give you a weekly call.

Your volunteer buddy will be a listening ear, ready to talk about how you’re feeling and your support needs during this difficult time. They can also let you know about our services, and all the ways Macmillan can help, to ensure you don't face cancer alone.
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/telephone-buddies

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Fundraising Support Centre 89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7UQ
07834 192 217
Befriending

Men's Social Zone

By Yemeni Community Association in Sandwell

Enjoying different games with friends over a hot drink and light snacks.
occasionally have different speakers coming in to speak to the men.

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Greets Green Access Centre
Tildasley Street
West Bromwich
B70 9SJ
0121 525 3909
Social Activities, Befriending

Moms Mindful Hub

By Cradley Heath Community Link

Moms chat and relax and share issues

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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72 High Street
Cradley Heath
B64 5HA
01384 591096
Social Activities, Befriending

Over 60's Men Club

By Lees Memorial Sons of Rest

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

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Farley Park
Whitehall Road
Greets Green
B70 0HF
07798 626 154
Social Activities, Befriending

Over 60s Group

By Friar Park Millennium Centre

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

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Friar Park Road
Wednesbury
WS10 0JS
0121 556 0139
Social Activities, Befriending, Parent and family support, Children and youth activities

Parent and Toddler Group (term time only)

By The Gap Centre

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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The Gap Centre
Hargate Lane
West Bromwich
West Bromwich
B71 1PH
0121 525 4442
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Befriending, Children and youth activities

Performing Arts / Amateur Dramatics

By Showtime Community Productions

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.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Sons of Rest Building Foley Street
Wednesbury
WS10 9HG
0121 525 6459
Social Activities, Befriending

Place of Welcome

By Cradley Heath Community Link

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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72 High Street Cradley Heath
B64 5HA
Cradley Heath
B64 5HA
01384 591096
Befriending

Places of Welcome

By Dorothy Parkes Centre (Smethwick)

Place of Welcome - meet new people and make friends. Free refreshments. Friday 10am-12pm

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Church Road
Smethwick
B67 6EH
0121 558 2998
Advice, Social Activities, Befriending, Counselling and listening

Renew Wellbeing

By The Oak Tree Centre

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

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Tame Road
Oldbury
B68 0JP
0121 422 8088
Advocacy, Social Activities, Befriending, Children and youth activities, Health Support

Sandwell Deaf Community Association

By Sandwell Deaf Community Association

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Summer Street
West Bromwich
B71 4JA
07885 913225
Advice and guidance, Social Activities, Befriending

Sandwell Evening Discussion Group for Autistic Adults age 16yrs +

By Autism West Midlands - Sandwell

The Sandwell Adult Discussion Group offers an opportunity for Autistic Adults to meet within a safe and supportive environment. The group is free to attend. The groups offers topic based discussions which are led by those attending and supported by an Autism Specialist Worker. For more details please see service description.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Community Church
Victoria Street
West Bromwich
Sandwell
B70 8EX
0121 450 7582
Befriending, Counselling and listening

Sandwell Together

By Sandwell Advocacy

Telephone befriending service for isolated, lonely and vulnerable people during Covid 19 pandemic and in the foreseeable future.

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28 Wood Street
Tipton
DY4 9BQ
0121 520 8070
Social Activities, Befriending, Counselling and listening, Managing your money, Emergency help (incl. food)

Sandwell Warm Spaces

By The Oak Tree Centre

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on:
- Thursday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Please note during the Christmas period our last session will be held on 22nd December 2022 and we will resume on 5th January 2023

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Tame Road
Oldbury
B68 0JP
0121 422 8088
Advocacy, Befriending, Carers support

SAPPHIRE Service

By West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre

Are you an older person or the carer of an older person?
The Sapphire Service is here to support you.


The Sapphire Service is jointly delivered by the West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre in partnership with Agewell CIC. In terms of benchmarking quality, the WBACRC service has achieved ISO 9001 Quality Mark, this is an International and national quality assurance award which demonstrates that we have robust governance and quality systems and procedures in place with our service.
In partnership with the hospital Trust staff, Sapphire aims to:
• Improve the hospital experience for older adults and their carers
• Befriend patients and support with eating and hydration if required
• Identify any barriers to getting you back home as soon as possible
• Support and Advocate for patients in the discharge planning process to reduce readmissions
• Provide support in those early days back at home
• Signpost and help older Adults and carers to access community services in their local area that can improve their quality of life
We understand how overwhelming it can feel to be in hospital and the strain it can put on families and their carers, the Sapphire Service is here to help.
Look out for our friendly staff and volunteers on the wards or contact Deborah Harold at Agewell or Deska Howe at the West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre on the numbers below.
Tel: 0121 796 9333 Email: info@agewelluk.org.uk
Tele: 0121 525 9177 Email: deska.howe@wbacrc.org.uk

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

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Thomas Street
West Bromwich
B70 6LY
0121 525 9177
Advocacy, Advice, Befriending, Carers support

Sapphire Service

By Agewell

Supporting Older adults and carers in hospital and at home

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Rounds Green Library
Martley Road
Oldbury
B69 1DZ
0121 796 9333
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Befriending

Sikh Helpline Cycling Club

By Sikh Helpline

New cycling programme to help people to learn to ride a bike. The aim is to improve mental and physical health through an enjoyable new cycling hobby within your local community social group.

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126 High St, West Bromwich - gurdwara carpark on George Street lower carpark space
West Bromwich
B70 6JW
07999 004 363
Social Activities, Befriending

Sister Circle / Islamic Art Class

By Bangladeshi Women's Association Ltd

A session that brings women together to help them to socialise with others and help each other. Wednesday 10.00am-11:30am
Fun and learning opportunities through a range of art.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Tipton Muslim Community Centre Wellington Road
Tipton
DY4 8RS
0121 557 6766
Social Activities, Befriending, Parent and family support, Emergency help (incl. food)

St Bernards Church and Centre

By St Bernards Church (Great Barr Foodbank)

A Friendly and Welcoming Church, with many activities, including a foodbank. Halls are available for additional activities.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean

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Broome Avenue
Great Barr
BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham
B43 5AL
0121 358 4973
Advice, Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Befriending, Sexual health and pregnancy

Starting Well - Maternity Support Service

By Murray Hall Community Trust

One to one pregnancy support and guidance, virtual and face to face group classes, including Maternity Yoga ( pre and postnatal yoga),Coffee Mornings, Nursery Rhyme Time for under 3s, Wellcomm Screening, Breastfeeding Support Group (online) and Play and Stay groups for under 3s.

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The Bridge St Marks Road
Tipton
DY4 0SL
01902 826 938
Social Activities, Befriending

Sticks & Strings

By Sandwell Irish Community Association

A friendship group with a shared love of knitting and crocheting

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Langley Park Lodge Community Centre Langley High Street
Oldbury
B69 4SL
0121 533 9734
Transport, Befriending, Counselling and listening, Health Support

Support to attend medical appointments and collect prescriptions

By Home From Hospital Care

Home From Hospital Care provides support for Sandwell residents who have recently been discharged from City Hospital and Birmingham residents leaving Birmingham hospitals to attend medical appointments and collect prescriptions. Transport, company and emotional support are part of this service.

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Rokesley House University of Birmingham Campus
Selly Oak
B29 6QF
07483165930
Advice, Social Activities, Befriending, Counselling and listening, Parent and family support

Tea@thegap

By The Gap Centre

Tea time Meal £5 for 2 courses

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The Gap Centre
Hargate Lane
West Bromwich
West Bromwich
B71 1PH
0121 525 4442
Befriending

Telephone Befriending

By MHA Communities South & West Birmingham

A weekly phone call to have a chat, see how you are, and find out if there is anything we can support you with.

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MHA South & West Birmingham
c/o Chatham Place
Northfield
Birmingham
Blackheath
B31 2JW
0121 475 9060 or 07568611989
Advocacy, Advice, Social Activities, Befriending, Counselling and listening

The Gap Centres community cafe

By The Gap Centre

every Wednesday we are opening our Community cafe between 9.30 and 11.30am. we offer a welcoming environment and amazing value breakfasts for the local community

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean, Eastern European

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The Gap Christian Family Centre
Hargate Lane
West Bromwich
West Bromwich
B71 1PH
0121 525 4442
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Befriending

The Gap Gardening Club

By The Gap Centre

Gardening club

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The Gap Centre
Hargate Lane
West Bromwich
West Bromwich
B71 1PH
0121 525 4442
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Befriending

The Gap Walking Group

By The Gap Centre

Walking group for all abilities

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The Gap Centre
Hargate Lane
West Bromwich
West Bromwich
B71 1PH
0121 525 4442
Social Activities, Befriending

Time Out

By The Oak Tree Centre

Hot meal, pudding and hot drink. Community meal served at £5

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Tame Road
Oldbury
B68 0JP
0121 422 8088
Social Activities, Befriending

Ujima user led activities service

By Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation (Kuumba Foundation)

User led social activity service.

Ethnicity focus: English, Indian, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afro Caribbean

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Kuumba Centre
Boulton Road
West Bromwich, Sandwell,
WEST MIDLANDS
West Bromwich
B70 6NW
0121 525 1629
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Befriending

Walk-A-Mile

By Riverside

We are a Housing Association that offers activities to all ages.

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Hawthorn Fields Neighbourhood Office St Vincent Crescent
West Bromwich
B70 0LG
0121 532 5426
Social Activities, Befriending, Emergency help (incl. food)

Warm Space

By Brandhall Community Hub

A warm and cosy meeting place to spend time with others. Refreshments are provided free of charge and you can stay as long as you like.

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151 Castle Road West
Oldbury
B68 0EL
0121 422 6700 07894 080718
Advice, Social Activities, Befriending, Emergency help (incl. food)

Wednesday Warm Welcome

By Bearwood Community Hub CIC

- Tea, Coffee, Chat
- Share Shop (free clothes, shoes and some household items)
- ESOL Class
- Citizens Advice Drop-in (fortnightly)
- Bring your own art club (bring along your own art to work on together with other artists)
- Learn to sew / crochet & knit (alternates fortnightly)
- Foodbank referrals
- Free Community Lunch (open to all!)
- Homework Table

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Bearwood Baptist Church
Bearwood Road
Smethwick
B66 4HA
07599 595 514
Social Activities, Befriending, Emergency help (incl. food)

Welcome Wednesday

By The Oak Tree Centre

Coffee morning, socialising, hot drinks, light refreshments, warm room.

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Tame Road
Oldbury
B68 0JP
0121 422 8088
Social Activities, Befriending, Parent and family support

Women's Well-being

By Yemeni Community Association in Sandwell

A safe space for women to come together and take part in activities that boost morale, increase mindfulness and help to build confidence.

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Greets Green Access Centre
Tildasley Street
West Bromwich
B70 9SJ
0121 525 3909
Social Activities, Befriending, Parent and family support, Emergency help (incl. food)

Your Local Pantry (Open Heaven Wednesbury)

By Open Heaven Church

The Food Pantry offers help to those struggling with food poverty within a 3-mile radius of WS10 0EZ.
Please apply for membership at www.yourlocalpantry.co.uk or telephone on Mondays & Tuesdays for information.
We currently have a waiting list due to the number of people requiring help

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Price Road Gospel Hall
Price Road
Wednesbury
WS10 0EZ
07778 177624
Exercise, sport & recreation, Befriending, Children and youth activities

Youth Club

By Smethwick Youth & Community Centre

Youth Club for young people aged between 11 - 19 years old.

Quality: Matrix
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean

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Trinity Point, Trinity Street
Smethwick
B67 7AA
0121 565 8870
Services focused on particular beneficiaries do not imply that they are offered exclusively to these persons only.