Strength and Balance Classes for 50+
2026-05-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-30 13:00 - 15:00 UTC and 6 more dates | Brasshouse Community Centre
FallsFree4Life is aimed at preventing falls in those aged 50 and over or have mobility issues and live or are registered with a GP surgery in Sandwell. This is achieved by reaching out into the community to identify those that may be at a medium risk of falling often without knowing it.
Do you want to improve your strength and balance and increase your physical activity? Are you worried about low bone density and osteoporosis?
If so they offer:

Detailed assessment of your falls risk
strength and balance exercise programme to incorporate into your everyday routine
initial home assessment for hazards and falls risks
vision, medication and footwear checks

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
2026-05-13 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-20 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-27 09:30 - 13:30
If English is not your first language and you want to start at the very beginning, then our FREE ESOL COURSES will help you.
Each course is approximately 15 weeks long and you will need to attend every session.
Our non-accredited ESOL courses will support you to practise speaking, listening reading and writing skills and learn the language. It will help interact with your local community and to access training and job opportunities. At the end of the course, you will be able to:

Give information about yourself
Speak clearly to be understood in conversations about a range of situations
Listen to and follow instructions
Read and write the alphabet
Spell some personal and familiar words
Write your name and address
Fill in a simple form
Read and understand everyday signs and symbols
Write simple sentences
Recognise the different cultural festivals celebrated in the UK

We are taking registrations for the following dates now!

Cohort 1 – Wednesday, 17th September 2025 – Wednesday, 19th December 2025, and
Cohort 2 – Wednesday, 7th January – Wednesday, 30th April 2026.

Register by calling 0121 555 5672 or email at info@nsdt.org.uk
Brasshouse Community Centre | Brasshouse Lane | Smethwick | B66 1BA
This activity is made possible from funding from the Sandwell Learning Network and Sandwell Consortium

Growing Friends (Gardening for Wellbeing)
2026-05-18 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-25 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-01 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-15 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-22 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

Tai Chi
2026-05-18 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-05-25 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-01 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-08 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-29 13:30 - 14:30
Are you looking for a low impact exercise class then look no further? Come join us for our Free Tai Chi session which is suitable for all ages and abilities, thanks to funding from the Harborne Parish Lands Charity.
📍 Brasshouse Community Centre, Smethwick (B66 1BA)
🗓 Every Monday
🕐 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
How can Tai Chi help?
◾ Improves agility, balance and coordination
◾ Improves upper-body & lower-body strength
◾ Reduce stress & has a calming effect
◾ Improves general health & fitness
◾ Improves mood & makes you feel relaxed
◾ Promotes weight loss

No experience needed — just wear comfy clothes and come along!
Great for all ages and fitness levels.

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