Week of Events
Monday, July 13, 2026
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July 13, 2026 -Growing Friends (Gardening for Wellbeing)
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July 13, 2026 -Cyber Smart (Digital Workshops)
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July 13, 2026 -FREE Stay & Play Sessions
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July 13, 2026 -Cyber Smart (Digital Workshops)
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July 13, 2026 -Tai Chi
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July 13, 2026 -Sea Venturers
Growing Friends (Gardening for Wellbeing)
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… Read More »Growing Friends (Gardening for Wellbeing)
Cyber Smart (Digital Workshops)
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… Read More »Cyber Smart (Digital Workshops)
FREE Stay & Play Sessions
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… Read More »FREE Stay & Play Sessions
Cyber Smart (Digital Workshops)
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… Read More »Cyber Smart (Digital Workshops)
Tai Chi
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,… Read More »Tai Chi
Sea Venturers
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… Read More »Sea Venturers
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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July 14, 2026 -Cost of Living Advice and Support
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July 14, 2026 -Creative Sewing Classes
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July 14, 2026 -The Aman Group
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July 14, 2026 -Safer 6 Event – North Smethwick Community Gathering
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July 14, 2026 -Strength and Balance Classes for 50+
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July 14, 2026 -Sandwell Falls Prevention Exercise – A Falls Free Life
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July 14, 2026 -Wildlife Woodwork Workshops (Smethwick Imaginarium Project)
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July 14, 2026 -FREE Family Friendly Multisport and Play Activity Sessions
Cost of Living Advice and Support
Free Community Advice and Support. We are offering a free and confidential support service to help you take control of your situation. Services include: Benefits Advice Debt Advice Energy Advice Budgeting Advice Employment Support Digital Skills
Creative Sewing Classes
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… Read More »Creative Sewing Classes
The Aman Group
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… Read More »The Aman Group
Safer 6 Event – North Smethwick Community Gathering
North Smethwick Development Trust, Sandwell Council and West Midlands Police are working together in partnership to support our community. Come to our Community Gathering and learn about how to: keep… Read More »Safer 6 Event – North Smethwick Community Gathering
Strength and Balance Classes for 50+
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… Read More »Strength and Balance Classes for 50+
Sandwell Falls Prevention Exercise – A Falls Free Life
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… Read More »Sandwell Falls Prevention Exercise – A Falls Free Life
Wildlife Woodwork Workshops (Smethwick Imaginarium Project)
There's still time to be part of our creative wildlife sculpture project! Join artists Ben Sadler and Phil Duckworth (Juneau Projects) to create fun wooden wildlife and nature sculptures using… Read More »Wildlife Woodwork Workshops (Smethwick Imaginarium Project)
FREE Family Friendly Multisport and Play Activity Sessions
Come & join our Free afterschool family friendly Multisport and play activity sessions Working with Powered By CAN, they are bringing fun and transformative sports programs to Brasshouse Community Centre… Read More »FREE Family Friendly Multisport and Play Activity Sessions
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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July 15, 2026 -Knit & Natter
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July 15, 2026 -K.S.O.L. (Key Stages Online) Sandwell Tuition Centre
Knit & Natter
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
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… Read More »K.S.O.L. (Key Stages Online) Sandwell Tuition Centre
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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July 16, 2026 -Job Club
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July 16, 2026 -St John Ambulance (Youth Programme – Aged 5-11)
Job Club
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… Read More »Job Club
St John Ambulance (Youth Programme – Aged 5-11)
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… Read More »St John Ambulance (Youth Programme – Aged 5-11)
Friday, July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026 -Sip & Chat
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July 17, 2026 -‘Letters You’ll Never Send’ (A live Theatre Performance)
Sip & Chat
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… Read More »Sip & Chat
‘Letters You’ll Never Send’ (A live Theatre Performance)
About the Show 'Letters You'll Never Send' is a unique piece of documentary theatre created entirely from anonymous letters written by people across the UK. Performed by six professional actors… Read More »‘Letters You’ll Never Send’ (A live Theatre Performance)
Saturday, July 18, 2026
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July 18, 2026 -G FORCE MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING
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July 18, 2026 -Smethwick Imaginarium – Reflections On Water
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July 18, 2026 -Smethwick Imaginarium – Artist Talk With Andrew Jackson
G FORCE MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING
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… Read More »G FORCE MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING
Smethwick Imaginarium – Reflections On Water
With Cathy Wade and Anneka French. Join Cathy Wade and Anneka French for a reflective session on artistic practice and the creative potential of the waterways in and around Smethwick.… Read More »Smethwick Imaginarium – Reflections On Water
Smethwick Imaginarium – Artist Talk With Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson is a British-Canadian artist working across photography, moving image, sound and text. Based in Montréal, his work explores memory, migration, Black presence, family and the histories carried by… Read More »Smethwick Imaginarium – Artist Talk With Andrew Jackson