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light walk and exercise in and around dartmouth park pavilion.
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A fun group for parents and carers with babies & toddlers.
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A group for children aged 12 months +. Includes soft play, ball pit, ride on toys, tents, tunnels, climbing equipment, balance toys and much more
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£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
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If you need to talk, we're here to listen. With a weekly call from one of our trained Telephone Buddies, you don't have to face cancer alone.
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Men's Social Zone is a great place for men to mix and chat to others.
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Moms chat and relax and share issues
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A club providing activities and entertainment for retired gentlemen over 60.
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Over 60s get together on a Thursday afternoon for a game bingo they also have party's on different occasions.
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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
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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 - meet new people and make friends. Free refreshments. Friday 10am-12pm
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A programme of sessions on a variety of Mental Health topics.
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The course teaches you I.T. Basics: Learn to use a PC, navigate the internet and stay safe online. FOR LADIES ONLY.
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Hot drinks, light refreshment, warm room, activities, socialising and religious guidance if requires.
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An organisation for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people run by deaf people.
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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.
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Football coaching - Oldbury United FC is a football club that delivers team sport for experiences footballers. Through positive activities that include football coaching, football competition, coach development and volunteer development we use sport to engage and transform lives.
We work with all sections of the community and provide:
Player development programmes ( 1-2-1 and team coaching)
Coach development programmes (Mentoring and coaching qualification)
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Telephone befriending service for isolated, lonely and vulnerable people during Covid 19 pandemic and in the foreseeable future.
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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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A warm and cosy meeting place to spend time with others.
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Hospital Befriending, Support, Advocacy, & Community Support
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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean
Supporting Older adults and carers in hospital and at home
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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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A Friendly and Welcoming Church, with many activities, including a foodbank. Halls are available for additional activities.
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ages 1-4yrs play sessions where parents are encouraged to engage and have fun to.
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A friendship group with a shared love of knitting and crocheting
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Day - to - day Support needs, Administration needs, and Befriending services are all provided at Best Choice Befreidning Services CIC
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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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Tea time Meal £5 for 2 courses
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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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A project to engage young people between ages 8-18 in football and other community activities. Opportunities to represent WBA at tournaments and fixtures.
Termly sign ups required on the website below.
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A project to engage young people between ages 8-18 in football and other community activities. Opportunities to represent WBA at tournaments and fixtures.
Termly sign ups required on the website below.
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A project to engage young people between ages 8-18 in football and other community activities. Opportunities to represent WBA at tournaments and fixtures.
Termly sign ups required on the website below.
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Enjoy a hot cuppa and toasted teacake. Chat with our friendly team or relax as you need.
Request a prayer on the prayer tree if you like.
All are welcome to this open hospitality!
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Social Hubs delivered as part of a Lottery Funded Project within Agewell CIC, supporting people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family carers.
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Hot meal, pudding and hot drink. Community meal served at £5
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User led social activity service.
Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean
More detailsPlace to have a cuppa, light walk around the park and a chance to have a natter!!
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We are a Housing Association that offers activities to all ages.
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Walking football session, which is open to adults who have Parkinsons. It is also open to anyone who just wants to join in and have some fun.
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Walking football session, which is open to adults. It is also open to anyone who just wants to join in and have some fun.
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The Centre is a warm space open to all in Victoria Park, Smethwick. We have television, internet access, refreshments and games for all as well as a museum covering Smethwick's rich and varied history
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Wellbeing activities, including crafts, gardening, exercise and meeting new people.
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We are now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on:
- Wednesday: 11.30am - 5pm
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Coffee morning, socialising, hot drinks, light refreshments, warm room.
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a chance to get together and a have a cuppa and a chat,
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well being session working with just straight talk. Aimed at helping adults who are struggling with mental health. activities are both inside and out.
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Well-being group for women
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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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