Cost of Living Support Programme
2024-11-21 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-11-28 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-12-05 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-12-12 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-12-19 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-12-26 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-01-02 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-01-09 09:30 - 13:30 UTC and 1 more date | Brasshouse Community Centre
Cost of Living Support Programme

Do you need some additional support to help you to cope with the cost of living crisis?
We are offering a free and confidential service:

Benefits and debt advice
Energy advice
Help with budgeting
Employment support
Help to get online

All in a single service, provided by trained and experienced advice workers from Sandwell Consortium and Citizens Advice Sandwell & Walsall. (Access to a female advisor is available)
We want to help you to have a real change in your financial circumstances through an increase in your household income and a reduction in your household expenditure.

G FORCE MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING
2024-11-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-30 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-28 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-11 09:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date
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.

Sandwell Falls Prevention Exercise - A Falls Free Life
2024-11-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-14 13:00 - 14:00
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

Welcoming Space at the Brasshouse Community Centre
2024-12-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-20 09:00 - 16:00
We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme – providing a welcoming space to everyone on:
Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 4.00pm
This is open to individuals and families.
Whilst with us you will receive (as a minimum):
– A warm welcome
– A winter warm pack if needed (subject to availability)
– A safe space (where you will be treated with dignity, respect and confidentiality)
– Free hot drinks
– Information, resources and guidance on keeping warm, tackling the cost of living etc.
In line with our ethos of community, people and support you may also want to make use of our additional services, but there is no obligation to do so.
Please note: Children have to be supervised at all times.

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
2025-01-06 09:30 - 12:30
In partnership with the Sandwell Language Network (SLN) and 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 learning across Sandwell.
SLN language learning courses run January 2025 – 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)

delivers ‘IELTS’ courses for people to prepare for the International English Language Test to enable them to study or work

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

co-ordinates a Sandwell ESOL Forum for tutors and volunteers, with free accredited training and professional development opportunities

provides access to a free online Language Toolkit

The Fatherhood Stay and Play Sessions
2025-01-18 10:30 - 12:00
NEW FREE BABY AND TODDLERS SESSIONS!

A dedicated stay and play for soon to become fathers, fathers and father’s figures with children aged 0-5.

An opportunity to PLAY, make MEMORIES with your children and make FRIENDS with other fathers in an INCLUSIVE, SUPPORTIVE, CARING and SAFE environment.

Refreshments and snacks available
