COMMUNITY INFORMATION & EVENTS

https://www.4communitytrust.co.uk/ 

https://www.singlepointplus.org/

https://www.sp-dc.org/ 

All bookings for the events must be sent to spdcparentcarerbooking@sp-dc.org

Please do not click on ‘reply’ as this will delay your bookings – requests must be sent to the email address above.

Please find below an updated list of support and upcoming events accessible for Sandwell Parents and Carers, (Their online webinars are accessible to both Parent/ Carers and Professionals).

• 1:1 Targeted Support: https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/event/11-targeted-support/

• Telephone Advice Consultation: https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/event/telephone-advice-consultations/

• Rising To the Challenge Online Course: https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/event/rising-to-the-challenge-online/

• Face To Face Training ACCEPT Approach: https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/event/parent-carer-face-face-training/

• Face To Face Support Group: https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/event/face-to-face-support-group-2/

• Autism And Girls Webinar: https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/event/autism-and-girls-webinar-2/

• Demand Avoidance Webinar: https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/event/pathological-demand-avoidance-pda-webinar-2/

• Sandwell Family Services 5K Charity Walk: https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/event/5k-parent-carer-charity-walk/

If you have any questions, or need assistance with your booking, please Tel: 07881109525.

https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/

https://www.sandwellyc.com/

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/libraries

Useful Sandwell websites that you may want to explore:

Sandwell news: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news

Events in Sandwell: https://www.visitsandwell.com/

Sandwell Council website for events https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/events

The Sandwell websites have information about lots of fabulous events in our area.  Take a look to see what you might be interested in attending.

Find out What's on in Smethwick and other local areas by visiting https://www.ticketsource.co.uk and putting your chosen area into the search bar.

Crossroads- Caring for Carers

Next week, week commencing 9^th June, is a week dedicated to the carers nationally, so Crossroads Caring for Carers, have planned a week full of support and activities dedicated to them. Please see attached timetable. They also have an event on Thursday 12^th June at the Oaktree Centre, Tame Road, Oldbury, 10am-3pm. They are asking other services to attend and promote their service, a perfect opportunity to network also. In addition,  they have an ice cream van attending with free ice cream for all. If anyone is interested in attending, please contact their Services Manager, Luke McCubbin on 07774 077588. Booking form is also attached.

Cycling offer

Please see attached flyer for cycling summer bike activities across Sandwell.

Please note there will be a Dr Bike session at St James Church, Hill Top B70 0SB this Saturday (7^th June) from 11am. This will include a free bicycle health check,  basic repairs, and refreshments. It also includes a free gift.

Men’s Mental Health walking challenge

At the request of Councillors Jackie Taylor and Luke Cotterill, a Men’s Mental Health Walk is being planned across Sandwell. This initiative will integrate community park walks in each town, encouraging local participation while promoting key services that support mental health, with a specific focus on men’s wellbeing.

The event will be held in alignment with Men’s Mental Health Week, which begins on 9th June 2025, with scheduled activities taking place on 13th, 14th, and 15th June 2025.

The initiative will consist of two key components:

A designated walking route (road-based) exclusively for councillors and invited guests, which will not be accessible to the public.

Community-led 5K/1 hour park walks in each of Sandwell’s towns, open to residents. These walks will serve as an opportunity to engage with local mental health services, raise awareness of men’s mental health issues, and promote the support networks available.

Saturday 14^th June

• Sandwell Valley West Bromwich start time 10.30 am – meeting point the visitors’ centre
• Britannia Park Rowley start time – 13.30/45 – meeting point MUGA area by car park of B4171

Sunday 15^th June

• Lightwoods Park Smethwick start time 10.30 am – meeting point Lightwoods House
• West Smethwick Park Smethwick- 13.00/15 pm – end of event and linked to and other activities being planned

Safer 6 Events at Wednesbury Library

Please see attached the details of events planned at the library for Safer 6. The first one is West Bromwich Building Society fraud and scams prevention presentation on Monday 23^rd June 10.30am-11.30am, followed by a 30-minute drop-in session where customers can discuss products and services.

There will also be an ASB surgery on Wednesday 25^th June, 10am-1pm. This is a drop-in surgery to increase awareness of how to report ASB to the council and to advise what they can do in response to reports.