North Smethwick Development Trust

Cyber Smart (Digital Workshops)
2026-12-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Brasshouse Community Centre
New Free Digital Workshops
Friendly Tutors are here to teach you skills to bring technology such as computers, laptops, and mobile phones into your everyday life. Their patient tutors will help you feel confident using phones, tablets and computers. Whether you want to video call your family, use NHS services, or manage Universal Credit, we’ll help you every step of the way.
Classes take place every Monday here at the Brasshouse Community Centre between 10.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 3.00pm just call to book an appointment for your place on the courses.

Sea Venturers
2026-12-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-12-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-12-21 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

Strength and Balance Classes for 50+
2026-12-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-08 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-12-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-12-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-22 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

Knit & Natter
2026-12-09 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-12-16 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-12-23 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

K.S.O.L. (Key Stages Online) Sandwell Tuition Centre
2026-12-09 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-12-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-12-23 17:30 - 19:30
Since opening their tuition centre in this area, they have helped hundreds of children reach their full potential and achieve their 11+ goals.
The team of talented teachers at the Sandwell tuition centre are dedicated to working with each and every child on an individual basis. Getting to know their strengths and weaknesses allows them to create uniquely tailored daily tests, specific to their needs. This, alongside the 2-hour weekly teaching sessions, provides the perfect launch-pad to go forwards and reach 11+ success.
2 hours of personalised tuition per week
Each child will receive 2 hours of tuition per week at the Sandwell Centre. During the session, tutors will cover weak points highlighted through the online tests and teach a new topic from their 11 plus curriculum.
Daily personalised online tests (Mon-Fri) with TargetTeach® Technology
From Monday – Friday, each child will receive online tests in Maths, English, Verbal and NVR. These tests will be tailored around any weaker areas identified by your child’s allocated 11 plus tutor.
Feedback from your child’s 11 plus tutor
Once a month, your child’s tutor will email a progress report which will include feedback, tips and a visual chart of how your child is progressing. Whenever you need additional help or advice, chat to the tutors at the centre or give them a call during office hours.
A whole team to support you and your child
With KSOL you will have a whole team to support you and your child. Give yourself the peace of mind that there will always be a tutor available to help you through the entire 11 plus process.

Job Club
2026-12-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-17 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

St John Ambulance (Youth Programme - Aged 5-11)
2026-12-10 18:45 - 20:15, 2026-12-17 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
2026-12-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-19 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
2026-12-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-20 10:00 - 12:00
All welcome

FREE Stay & Play Sessions
2026-12-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-21 10:00 - 11:30
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
