The Aman Group
2025-04-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-15 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Brasshouse Community Centre
Improving women’s (predominately South Asian Women) holistic wellbeing, through gentle exercise, informed sessions, trips out, befriending, relieving stress and anxiety, improving relationships, creating life balances, mindfulness, self-improvement, positive thinking and career support.

Sandwell Falls Prevention Exercise - A Falls Free Life
2025-04-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-15 13:00 - 14:00
Falling down can be frightening. A fall can cause injury and create a situation where a person’s confidence is shaken.
The Falls Prevention Exercise Programme is a free service aimed at preventing falls in those aged 50+ or have mobility/balance issues.
What is it?
We offer a 12-week safe exercise programme at one of our community venues across Sandwell.
These exercises are designed to improve your mobility, balance and strength.
If you are unable to attend one of our community sessions, we can provide a workbook for you to exercise safely at home.
The team will also provide Information, Advice and Guidance on ways to prevent falls and maintain your mobility and balance.
The service will also refer you to the other community support services available if necessary.

Eligibility

Eligibility

Aged 50 and over
Sandwell resident or registered with a GP in Sandwell

Inclusion Criteria (1 or more of the following):

Fear of Falling
Feeling unstable
History of Falls (injurious and non-injurious)
Low bone density and/or family history of osteoporotic fracture.
Be able to stand independently with/without walking aid
Be able to mobilise independently with/without walking aid

Exclusions

GP has said that you have a heart condition and has recommended only medically-approved physical activity.
Pain
Angina
Acute systemic illness (cancer)
Visual or vestibular disturbances
Significant drop in BP during exercise
Unstable or acute heart failure
Unable to maintain seated upright posture
Impaired cognition
Diagnosis of dementia

FREE 12 WEEK WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:30
Your Health Sandwell, a weight management service providing tailored face to face and online support to adults 18 years + striving for a healthier lifestyle.

This 12-week programme is designed for meaningful behaviour change. It includes expert-led activity sessions tailored for all fitness levels. With food and nutrition workshops for both significant and sustainable lifestyle adjustments, essential for realistic health goals.
A bit about the programme and how long it is.

12 week programme with weekly face to face or online sessions. There is an option for people who attend face to face sessions to attend online exercise classes.
Each session is approximately 1.5 – 2 hours long and includes an opportunity to ‘weigh in’ and speak to your ‘Healthy Lifestyle Advisor’.

Eligibility:

Live or GP within Sandwell
Aged 18+
BMI over 25 (23+ ethnic communities)

Knit & Natter
2025-04-09 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-16 09:30 - 11:30
KNITTING & CROCHETING
Why not come along to knit and or crochet, etc and enjoy a tea or coffee and a natter at our warm and welcoming group every Wednesday between 9.30am and 11.30am
A selection of wool is available to purchase or bring your own.
Refreshments provided

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
2025-04-09 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-14 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-16 09:30 - 12:30
In partnership with the Sandwell Language Network (SLN) and EPIC CIC (Empowering People in Communities), we provide a programme of free, community-based English language learning support. The programme aims to tackle health and economic inequalities, reduce isolation and promote community cohesion through basic language skills learning across Sandwell.
SLN language learning courses run January 2025 – July 2025, and:

delivers pre-entry and entry-level ESOL classes, to meet a need and plug the gap in basic language skills provision (BOOKING ESSENTIAL TO REGISTER ON COURSE)

delivers ‘IELTS’ courses for people to prepare for the International English Language Test to enable them to study or work

supports language learners to

access health and wellbeing support, and improve health literacy
be better able to find work and to progress within work, through ‘employability booster’ sessions alongside language learning
access IT as part of their language learning
interact more confidently with local services and
connect with people in their neighbourhood
access advice, wellbeing, and employability services in local centres
access wider community learning opportunities and progress to courses with Sandwell Adult and Family Learning, Sandwell College and other education and training providers

co-ordinates a Sandwell ESOL Forum for tutors and volunteers, with free accredited training and professional development opportunities

provides access to a free online Language Toolkit

KSOL (Key Stages online) Sandwell Tuition Centre
2025-04-09 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:30
Since opening their tuition centre in this popular area, they have helped hundreds of children reach their full potential and achieve their 11+ goals.
The team of talented teachers at the Sandwell tuition centre are dedicated to working with each and every child on an individual basis. Getting to know their strengths and weaknesses allows them to create uniquely tailored daily tests, specific to their needs. This, alongside the 2-hour weekly teaching sessions, provides the perfect launch-pad to go forwards and reach 11+ success.
2 hours of personalised tuition per week
Each child will receive 2 hours of tuition per week at the Sandwell Centre. During the session, tutors will cover weak points highlighted through the online tests and teach a new topic from their 11 plus curriculum.
Daily personalised online tests (Mon-Fri) with TargetTeach® Technology
From Monday – Friday, each child will receive online tests in Maths, English, Verbal and NVR. These tests will be tailored around any weaker areas identified by your child’s allocated 11 plus tutor.
Feedback from your child’s 11 plus tutor
Once a month, your child’s tutor will email a progress report which will include feedback, tips and a visual chart of how your child is progressing. Whenever you need additional help or advice, chat to the tutors at the centre or give them a call during office hours.
A whole team to support you and your child
With KSOL you will have a whole team to support you and your child. Give yourself the peace of mind that there will always be a tutor available to help you through the entire 11 plus process.

Cost of Living Support Programme
2025-04-10 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-04-17 09:30 - 13:30
Cost of Living Support Programme

Do you need some additional support to help you to cope with the cost of living crisis?
We are offering a free and confidential service:

Benefits and debt advice
Energy advice
Help with budgeting
Employment support
Help to get online

All in a single service, provided by trained and experienced advice workers from Sandwell Consortium and Citizens Advice Sandwell & Walsall. (Access to a female advisor is available)
We want to help you to have a real change in your financial circumstances through an increase in your household income and a reduction in your household expenditure.

Job Club
2025-04-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-17 10:00 - 14:00
Sandwell Council’s Employment and Skills team Think Sandwell support residents of all ages from 16+ to find employment, including apprenticeships, and short training courses to help you get into work.
Local Job Vacancies
The team advertise job vacancies in local private companies and voluntary sector organisations and are looking for suitable candidates to fill these positions.
Think Sandwell – Job Vacancies
Apprenticeships
Think Sandwell support people of all ages to find apprenticeships. The team advertise apprenticeship vacancies with Sandwell council, Sandwell schools and local employers. They also offer mentoring support once you enter into employment; helping you progress and develop within your new career.
Think Sandwell – Apprenticeship Vacancies
Employment Advisors
Think Sandwell Employment Advisors are available for appointments in locations throughout Sandwell. You can get advice on your career options, help with writing a CV, filling in application forms, interview practice and anything jobs or careers related.
Meet with an Employment Advisor

Go Play - Smethwick Sessions
2025-04-10 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-17 15:00 - 18:00
Join Powered by CAN here at the Brasshouse Community Centre every week for a fun filled play session that is free for the family to attend. Activities include:

Min sport games
Family games
Themed Arts and Crafts
Technology play

and much much more

St John Ambulance (Youth Programme - Aged 5-11)
2025-04-10 18:45 - 20:15, 2025-04-17 18:45 - 20:15
Being a Badger
Badgers are the youngest St John people, aged under 11. Anyone can join a Badger Sett, which operate across England. Badgers usually meet once a week for around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Badgers take part in a wide range of fun activities based on essential first aid and other fascinating topics, earning badges and certificates for each one. For every three subjects a Badger completes, they receive an award until they achieve their Super Badger Award.
To give each new Badger the best possible introduction, Welcome Badger provides a range of activities to ensure all new Badgers and their parents/carers are provided with all the essentials in the first few important weeks.
Our Badger programme covers a wide range of subjects and activities, from first aid to communication skills, to healthy living and being safe. All the subjects have been written by St John people with the aim of Badgers in mind and to support children through their learning and development journey.
Badgers can:

learn first aid
make new friends
get creative with arts and crafts
find out how the body works and how to stay healthy
learn about helping their local community
take part in team games
develop leadership and communication skills, and much more!

Sip & Chat
2025-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-18 10:00 - 12:00
Sip Chat and relax with friends
This is a relaxed, welcoming space for everyone to connect, share ideas, and swap stories. Whether you’re new to the community or have been here for years, this is your chance to meet friendly faces, build new connections, and get inspired by the stories of those around you.
Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and let’s make our community even stronger, one conversation at a time.
No need to book, just turn up on the day.

G FORCE MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING
2025-04-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-19 09:00 - 13:00
Martial Arts For All The Family in Smethwick
GAIN CONFIDENCE, LEARN A SKILL , GET FIT, FEEL AMAZING!
Discover how to stay safe while having fun with G Force! Start your journey towards better personal defence with our family-friendly martial arts classes.
(CHARGES APPLY)
Martial Arts Programmes include
Titans (4-6 years age group) – This younger children’s programme is intended to get them into martial arts while also having fun and learning how their body moves.
G Force Juniors (7-12 years age group) – Designed to develop children in the key areas of life with CONFIDENCE, RESPECT, DISCIPLINE, COURAGE & MOTIVATION while learning to protect themselves in a FUN & FRIENDLY environment …
G Force Adults (13+ age group) – Supporting adults in achieving their mental and physical potential. They offer a safe and positive atmosphere in which you can meet your goals, whether you’re looking for physical fitness, self-defence, or an athletic social outlet.
G Force Ladies Only (18+ age group) – G Force Ladies Classes are fantastic for helping women of all ages and ability improve their HEALTH & FITNESS while also building confidence and a more POSITIVE MINDSET in a FUN and friendly supportive environment.

Christ Apostolic Faith Chapel
2025-04-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-20 10:00 - 12:00
All welcome

Growing Friends (Gardening for Wellbeing)
2025-04-14 09:30 - 11:30
An interactive gardening sessions, designed to tackle isolation and loneliness through the building of friendships, boosting mood whilst getting some gardening tips.
You do not have to have been a gardener to join in. Lots of practical things to do.
Course run in conjunction with “With Nature in Mind” with funding from players of the National Lottery Community Fund

Cyber Smart (Digital Workshops)
2025-04-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-14 13:00 - 15:00
New Free Digital Workshops
Friendly Tutors are here to teach you skills to bring technology such as computers, laptops, and mobile phones into your everyday life. Their patient tutors will help you feel confident using phones, tablets and computers. Whether you want to video call your family, use NHS services, or manage Universal Credit, we’ll help you every step of the way.
Classes take place every Monday here at the Brasshouse Community Centre between 10.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 3.00pm just call to book an appointment for your place on the courses.
