Activities and events
Find out here about activities and events taking place at Age UK Sandwell.
Client Satisfaction Survey
Already accessed our services or activities? Please do fill out the Client Satisfaction Survey 2023/24! We would be grateful to hear how you found your experience with us so we can identify what we have done well and where we need to improve so we can provide the best possible experience for people.
Click the image above to download a PDF copy of the activities timetable.
The Age UK Sandwell Spring 2023 newsletter is now available to download! The newsletter also includes a copy of the activities timetable for your convenience.
Walk & Talk Weekly Group Session
Meeting Point: Sandwell Aquatics Centre - B67 7EP
Our Walk and Talk Groups are short walks designed for people who wish to gain the benefits of regular exercise, whilst talking to like-minded people. Our advertised weekly "rain or shine" walks are free, friendly, and fun. Our weekly Thursday walk sets off at the same time (1:00pm) each week exploring the local area, and is timed to finsih around 2pm with the opportunity of refreshments and connections.
Whilst anyone can attend these walks are aimed towards older people aged 65 and up.
If you would like to try one of the regular health walks or simply find out more information, please contact us:-
Telephone - 0121 437 0033
Click to email the activity team: activities@ageuksandwell.org.uk
Click to emaila General enquiry: info@ageuksandwell.org.uk
Coffee Mates
Cradley Heath Library, Upper High Street, Cradley Heath, b64 5JU
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Come to our monthly library group to have a hot drink, chat and meet new people. Some weeks we have a group chat and others we have one off activities or informal guest speakers Everyone is welcome.
Held from 11:00am every 3rd Monday of the month; 17th Jun, 15th Jul, 19th Aug, 16th Sep, 21st Oct, 18th Nov, 16th Dec in 2024.
To book or find out more information please email using one of the email buttons below or call us on the number below.
Telephone - 0121 437 0033
Click to email the activity team:
activities@ageuksandwell.org.uk
Click to email a general enquiry:
info@ageuksandwell.org.uk
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Women First Walk & Talk - Brittania Park
Would you like to exercise and meet new people?
Why not come along to our women's only park walk and enjoy some fresh air and have a chat.
Location: Britannia Park, Rowley Regis
Meeting Point: outside the signed park entrance on Ross Road
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- Visiting professionals who support women's wellbeing.
- Improves physical and mental health.
- Every week - come rain or shine!
- Meet like minded people
To register your interest or for more information, please email the ctivities team (button below) or call 0121 437 0033
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Download the leaflet (PDF)
Women First Walk & Talk
Would you like to improve your wellbeing and meet new people?
Why not come along to one of our free women's only park walks and enjoy some fresh air and have a chat.
Walks last between 45 minutes to an hour and there are opportunities for refreshments afterwards (refreshment costs vary).
Wednesdays:
- 11am West Smethwick Park (Smethwock) B67 7JJ
- 1pm Brunswick Park (Wednesbury) WS10 9HH
- 2:45pm Victoria Park (Tipton) DY4 8SW
Thursdays:
- 11am Britannia Park (Rowley Regis) B65 8AR
- 1pm Sandwell Valley (West Bromwich) B71 4BG
- 3pm Barnford Park (Oldbury) B68 8ED
- Visiting professionals who support women's wellbeing.
- Improves physical and mental health.
- Every week - come rain or shine!
- Meet like minded people
To register your interest or for more information, please email the ctivities team (button below) or call 0121 437 0033
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Computing and Tech
Stepping Into Digital tech and talk group sessions for anyone needing help with tablets, laptops or mobile phones. Get the most out of your gadgets!
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Staying Active At Home
Whether you are shielding, or need to keep yourself active at home for other reasons, there are many things to get involved with.
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Veterans Breakfast Club
Come along and have breakfast or a pint, swing the lanterns, stack the sand bags and hang the behind. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Exercise and balance for health
Tuesdays
Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick B66 1BA
Join our FREE 12 week exercise and balance class, every Tuesday (from 7th June) at Brasshouse community centre.
Booking is essential.
10:00am - 11:15am - Risk Assessments for new members (each one should take around 20-30 mins)
11:30am - 12:30pm - Strength and Balance Exercise class
12:30pm - 13:00pm - Tea/ Coffee and chat (if people wish to.)For times and more information, please call us on 0121 437 0033 or email
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BINGO
Every Wednesday 11am - 12pm (Arrive at 10:45am)
Mecca Bingo Oldbury, 50 Halesowen St, Oldbury, B69 2AN
£2.50Play 3 games with big prizes!
Plus free hot drink and chat after the games, all for £2.50. Come along and join our friendly group, eyes down and win a prize!
To join in the fun and become a member contact Wendy on phone 0121437 0033 or
activities@ageuksandwell.org.uk
The Stroke Community Wellbeing Project
Join this FREE 12 week program provides support for people in their stroke recovery within the local community.
The sessions will involve mix of seated exercise and social peer support (coffee and chat).
Booking is essential.
For more information contact David on 0121 437 0033 or email:
david.jones@albionfoundation.co.uk or
Power assisted exercise for older people
Unlike conventional exercise equipment, this electronic power system enables older adults to work passively or actively (and go at their own pace), with a focus on improving aerobic fitness, muscular strength, balance, flexibility and social wellbeing.