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SUMMARY:Welcoming Space at the Brasshouse Community Centre
DESCRIPTION:We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme – providing a welcoming space to everyone on:\nMonday to Friday – 9.00am to 4.00pm \nThis is open to individuals and families. \nWhilst with us you will receive (as a minimum):\n– A warm welcome \n– A winter warm pack if needed (subject to availability) \n– A safe space (where you will be treated with dignity\, respect and confidentiality) \n– Free hot drinks \n– Information\, resources and guidance on keeping warm\, tackling the cost of living etc. \nIn line with our ethos of community\, people and support you may also want to make use of our additional services\, but there is no obligation to do so. \nPlease note: Children have to be supervised at all times.
URL:https://nsdt.org.uk/event/welcoming-space-at-the-brasshouse-community-centre/2025-01-27/
LOCATION:Brasshouse Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Warm Spaces
ORGANIZER;CN="NSDT - Brasshouse Community Centre (Brasshouse Lane%2C Smethwick%2C West Midlands%2C B66 1BA (Sat Nav Users B66 1BQ))":MAILTO:info@nsdt.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Growing Friends (Gardening for Wellbeing)
DESCRIPTION:An interactive gardening sessions\, designed to tackle isolation and loneliness through the building of friendships\, boosting mood whilst getting some gardening tips. \nYou do not have to have been a gardener to join in.  Lots of practical things to do. \nCourse run in conjunction with “With Nature in Mind” with funding from players of the National Lottery Community Fund
URL:https://nsdt.org.uk/event/growing-friends-gardening-for-wellbeing-2024-09-16/2025-01-27/
LOCATION:Brasshouse Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Adults activities,Men's Activities,Mental Health,Outdoor activity,Recreational Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSDT - Brasshouse Community Centre (Brasshouse Lane%2C Smethwick%2C West Midlands%2C B66 1BA (Sat Nav Users B66 1BQ))":MAILTO:info@nsdt.org.uk
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SUMMARY:ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSLN language learning courses run January 2025 – July 2025\, and: \n\ndelivers 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)\n\n\ndelivers ‘IELTS’ courses for people to prepare for the International English Language Test to enable them to study or work\n\n\nsupports language learners to\n\n\n\n\n\n\naccess health and wellbeing support\, and improve health literacy\nbe better able to find work and to progress within work\, through ‘employability booster’ sessions alongside language learning\naccess IT as part of their language learning\ninteract more confidently with local services and\nconnect with people in their neighbourhood\naccess advice\, wellbeing\, and employability services in local centres\naccess wider community learning opportunities and progress to courses with Sandwell Adult and Family Learning\, Sandwell College and other education and training providers\n\n\n\n\n\n\nco-ordinates a Sandwell ESOL Forum for tutors and volunteers\, with free accredited training and professional development opportunities\n\n\nprovides access to a free online Language Toolkit
URL:https://nsdt.org.uk/event/esol-english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-3/2025-01-27/
LOCATION:Brasshouse Community Centre
CATEGORIES:ESOL
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSDT - Brasshouse Community Centre (Brasshouse Lane%2C Smethwick%2C West Midlands%2C B66 1BA (Sat Nav Users B66 1BQ))":MAILTO:info@nsdt.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood Hubs (delivered by Powered by CAN)
DESCRIPTION:The Brotherhood hubs offers safe spaces for young Black men aged between 10 and 19 years of age to engage in positive\, interactive and culturally rich activities\, led by black role models. \nSearch for ‘wearebrotherhood’ on Instagram and TikTok to refer someone or for more information \n 
URL:https://nsdt.org.uk/event/brotherhood-hubs-delivered-by-powered-by-can-2024-02-26/2025-01-27/
LOCATION:Brasshouse Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Children & Young People,Youth Provision
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ORGANIZER;CN="Powered by CAN - Brotherhood":MAILTO:brotherhood@poweredbycan.org
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