North Smethwick Development Trust

Sandwell Falls Prevention Exercise - A Falls Free Life
2025-05-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-17 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Brasshouse Community Centre
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
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-17 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
2025-05-21 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-28 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-04 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-11 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-18 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

Sip & Chat
2025-05-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-30 10:00 - 12:00, 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
2025-05-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-31 09:00 - 13:00, 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.

The Aman Group
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:00
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.
