North Smethwick Development Trust

Sip & Chat
2025-11-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Brasshouse Community Centre
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
2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-15 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
2025-11-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 12:00
All welcome

Welcome Space - Staying warm and well this winter
2025-11-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-17 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.

Growing Friends (Gardening for Wellbeing)
2025-11-10 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-17 09:30 - 11:30
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

FREE Stay & Play Sessions
2025-11-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-17 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

Cyber Smart (Digital Workshops)
2025-11-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-17 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Tai Chi
2025-11-10 13:30 - 14:30
Are you looking for a low impact exercise class then look no further? Come join us for our Free Tai Chi session which is suitable for all ages and abilities, thanks to funding from the Harborne Parish Lands Charity & Active Black Country
📍 Brasshouse Community Centre, Smethwick (B66 1BA)
🗓 Every Monday
🕐 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
How can Tai Chi help?
◾ Improves agility, balance and coordination
◾ Improves upper-body & lower-body strength
◾ Reduce stress & has a calming effect
◾ Improves general health & fitness
◾ Improves mood & makes you feel relaxed
◾ Promotes weight loss

No experience needed — just wear comfy clothes and come along!
Great for all ages and fitness levels.

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Sea Venturers
2025-11-10 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

The Aman Group
2025-11-11 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.

Creative Sewing Classes
2025-11-11 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

Sandwell Falls Prevention Exercise - A Falls Free Life
2025-11-11 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

Knit & Natter
2025-11-12 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

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
2025-11-12 09:30 - 13:30
If English is not your first language and you want to start at the very beginning, then our FREE ESOL COURSES will help you.
Each course is approximately 15 weeks long and you will need to attend every session.
Our non-accredited ESOL courses will support you to practise speaking, listening reading and writing skills and learn the language. It will help interact with your local community and to access training and job opportunities. At the end of the course, you will be able to:

Give information about yourself
Speak clearly to be understood in conversations about a range of situations
Listen to and follow instructions
Read and write the alphabet
Spell some personal and familiar words
Write your name and address
Fill in a simple form
Read and understand everyday signs and symbols
Write simple sentences
Recognise the different cultural festivals celebrated in the UK

We are taking registrations for the following dates now!

Cohort 1 – Wednesday, 17th September 2025 – Wednesday, 19th December 2025, and
Cohort 2 – Wednesday, 7th January – Wednesday, 30th April 2026.

Register by calling 0121 555 5672 or email at info@nsdt.org.uk
Brasshouse Community Centre | Brasshouse Lane | Smethwick | B66 1BA
This activity is made possible from funding from the Sandwell Learning Network and Sandwell Consortium

KSOL (Key Stages online) Sandwell Tuition Centre
2025-11-12 17:30 - 19:30
Since opening their tuition centre in this popular 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.

Cost of Living Support Programme
2025-11-13 09:30 - 13:30
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.

Job Club
2025-11-13 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)
2025-11-13 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!
