Growing Friends (Gardening for Wellbeing)
2025-06-02 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-09 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-16 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-23 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Brasshouse Community Centre
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

ESOL Short Course
2025-06-02 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-06-04 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-06-09 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-06-11 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-06-16 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-06-18 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-06-23 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-06-25 09:30 - 12:30
With thanks to funding from the Edward Cadbury Trust and in partnership with 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 and creative arts and crafts from the Brasshouse Community Centre.
Our language learning and creative arts and craft courses run across June and 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)

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

Uses arts and craft to explore and develop learner confidence and social skills.

Let's Learn Photography
2025-06-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-24 10:00 - 11:30
About the Course
This is a six-week course starting
is designed to help participants explore nature through mobile photography while experiencing and appreciating the rich heritage of the canal. Photography is the creative medium, but the core focus is on encouraging people to engage with their local waterways—walking along the canal, discovering its wildlife, understanding its history, and giving back by documenting its beauty through images.
Each session will combine technical photography skills with creative exploration, inspiring participants to see the canal in a new light, whether through reflections in the water, textures of old towpaths, or the wildlife that thrives along its banks. Participants will learn how to effectively use their mobile phone cameras, experiment with composition and lighting, and edit their images to create visually compelling work.
Week 1: Getting Started with Mobile Photography & Exploring the Canal
Week 2: Composition and Framing Along the Canal
Week 3: Understanding Light and Shadows on the Water
Week 4: Capturing Details – Macro and Close-up Photography in Nature
Week 5: Editing and Enhancing Your Canal & Nature Photos
Week 6: Creative Storytelling Along the Canal & Final Showcase
Book now
The course is free and the participants are required to attend all six weeks . Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before session. Learn a bit of history or see some awesome wildlife which is around every turn on our waterways .
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or please get in touch with us to allow another person(s) a chance to take part.

FREE 12 WEEK WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-24 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)

Job Club
2025-06-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-19 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

Sip & Chat
2025-06-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-20 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
2025-06-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-21 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.

Community Canal Litter Pick (Canal & River Trust)
2025-06-20 10:30 - 11:30
If you’re passionate about our canals, making a difference in your community and learning new skills, here’s your opportunity to get involved.
Come and join us for a walk down Galton Valley canal Smethwick. Explore local canal wildlife, and majestic scenery and help litter pick the canal side.
Starting location: Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick B66 1BA.
Please wear weather appropriate clothing and bring water to keep hydrated
