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SUMMARY:ESOL Short Course
DESCRIPTION:With thanks to funding from the Edward Cadbury Trust and in partnership with  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 and creative arts and crafts from the Brasshouse Community Centre. \nOur language learning and creative arts and craft courses run across June and July 2025\, and: \n\ndelivers 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)\n\n\nsupports language learners to\n\n\n\n\n\n\naccess health and wellbeing support\, and improve health literacy\nbe better able to find work and to progress within work\, through ‘employability booster’ sessions alongside language learning\naccess IT as part of their language learning\ninteract more confidently with local services and\nconnect with people in their neighbourhood\naccess advice\, wellbeing\, and employability services in local centres\naccess wider community learning opportunities and progress to courses with Sandwell Adult and Family Learning\, Sandwell College and other education and training providers\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUses arts and craft to explore and develop learner confidence and social skills.
URL:https://nsdt.org.uk/event/esol-short-course/2025-07-16/
LOCATION:Brasshouse Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Adults activities,Arts & Crafts,ESOL
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SUMMARY:Knit & Natter
DESCRIPTION:KNITTING & CROCHETING \nWhy 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 \nA selection of wool is available to purchase or bring your own. \nRefreshments provided
URL:https://nsdt.org.uk/event/knit-natter/2025-07-16/
LOCATION:Brasshouse Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Creative Activities,Warm Spaces
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SUMMARY:FREE 12 WEEK WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:Your Health Sandwell\, a weight management service providing tailored face to face and online support to adults 18 years + striving for a healthier lifestyle. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-week programme is designed for meaningful behaviour change. It includes expert-led activity sessions tailored for all fitness levels. With food and nutrition workshops for both significant and sustainable lifestyle adjustments\, essential for realistic health goals. \nA bit about the programme
and how long it is.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12 week programme with weekly face to face or online sessions. There is an option for people who attend face to face sessions to attend online exercise classes.\nEach session is approximately 1.5 – 2 hours long and includes an opportunity to ‘weigh in’ and speak to your ‘Healthy Lifestyle Advisor’.\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility:\n\nLive or GP within Sandwell\nAged 18+\nBMI over 25 (23+ ethnic communities)\n\n 
URL:https://nsdt.org.uk/event/free-12-week-weight-loss-program-2024-03-14/2025-07-15/
LOCATION:Brasshouse Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Adults activities,Health and wellbeing,weight loss,weight management
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSDT - Brasshouse Community Centre (Brasshouse Lane%2C Smethwick%2C West Midlands%2C B66 1BA (Sat Nav Users B66 1BQ))":MAILTO:info@nsdt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250714T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250714T123000
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SUMMARY:ESOL Short Course
DESCRIPTION:With thanks to funding from the Edward Cadbury Trust and in partnership with  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 and creative arts and crafts from the Brasshouse Community Centre. \nOur language learning and creative arts and craft courses run across June and July 2025\, and: \n\ndelivers 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)\n\n\nsupports language learners to\n\n\n\n\n\n\naccess health and wellbeing support\, and improve health literacy\nbe better able to find work and to progress within work\, through ‘employability booster’ sessions alongside language learning\naccess IT as part of their language learning\ninteract more confidently with local services and\nconnect with people in their neighbourhood\naccess advice\, wellbeing\, and employability services in local centres\naccess wider community learning opportunities and progress to courses with Sandwell Adult and Family Learning\, Sandwell College and other education and training providers\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUses arts and craft to explore and develop learner confidence and social skills.
URL:https://nsdt.org.uk/event/esol-short-course/2025-07-14/
LOCATION:Brasshouse Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Adults activities,Arts & Crafts,ESOL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250714T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250714T113000
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SUMMARY:Growing Friends (Gardening for Wellbeing)
DESCRIPTION:An interactive gardening sessions\, designed to tackle isolation and loneliness through the building of friendships\, boosting mood whilst getting some gardening tips. \nYou do not have to have been a gardener to join in.  Lots of practical things to do. \nCourse run in conjunction with “With Nature in Mind” with funding from players of the National Lottery Community Fund
URL:https://nsdt.org.uk/event/growing-friends-gardening-for-wellbeing-2024-09-16/2025-07-14/
LOCATION:Brasshouse Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Adults activities,Men's Activities,Mental Health,Outdoor activity,Recreational Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250711T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250711T120000
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SUMMARY:Sip & Chat
DESCRIPTION:Sip Chat and relax with friends \nThis 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. \nGrab a drink\, pull up a chair\, and let’s make our community even stronger\, one conversation at a time. \nNo need to book\, just turn up on the day.
URL:https://nsdt.org.uk/event/sip-chat/2025-07-11/
LOCATION:Brasshouse Community Centre
CATEGORIES:Adults activities,Arts,Arts & Crafts,Health and wellbeing
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