North Smethwick Development Trust

FREE Stay & Play Sessions
2026-08-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Brasshouse Community Centre
Looking for a fun and engaging activity for your little ones? Our Stay & Play sessions offer a safe and welcoming environment for children to explore, play, and socialise. Enjoy sensory play, arts and crafts, story time, and much more! No booking necessary, just show up. Families will be allowed entry on a first-come-first-basis.
Suitable for:

New parents
Families with toddlers

Sea Venturers
2026-08-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-24 18:30 - 20:00
Sea Venturers is an exciting new programme, designed to bring fun, confidence-boosting nautical activities to even more young people aged between 9 and 12 years old!
Sea Venturers is a chance for our young people to:

build confidence and resilience and life skills
make new friends and feel part of the team
learn cool new skills, navigation, morse code and more

Creative Sewing Classes
2026-08-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-25 10:00 - 13:00
Join Alison of “Make Good Arts” for a fun interactive and practical course that that is ideal for people wanting to learn a new skills or refresh those skills, make friends, feel connected to others, feel less lonely and share conversations. No experience needed full support to learn is provided.

Gaining confidence in using a sewing machine?
Refreshing your sewing skills?
Making a series of practical items in a structured programme of activities either for yourself, or sew for other good causes?

Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Refreshments provided.
This activity is made possible through the generosity of Harborne Parish Lands Charity

Strength and Balance Classes for 50+
2026-08-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-18 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-25 13:30 - 14:30
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

St John Ambulance (Youth Programme - Aged 5-11)
2026-08-06 18:45 - 20:15, 2026-08-13 18:45 - 20:15, 2026-08-20 18:45 - 20:15, 2026-08-27 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!

G FORCE MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING
2026-08-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-22 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
2026-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 12:00
All welcome

Community Canal Clean Up with the Canal & River Trust
2026-08-18 10:30 - 11:30
If you are 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 clear the canal side of litter.
All equipment is provided.
Please wear weather appropriate clothing and bring water to keep hydrated.
For more information, contact Lutfur Rahman on 07818 539 310.

Let's Mindfulness Walk
2026-08-21 10:30 - 11:30
Come and join us for a free session of mindfulness walking down by the Galton Valley Canal, Smethwick. Explore local canal wildlife and majestic scenery that will guarantee to refresh your mind and body!
Please wear weather appropriate clothing and bring water to keep hydrated.
For more information contact Lutfur Rahman on 07818 539 310
