Providing a safe place of welcome and opportunity for the local and wider community

Sandwell Aquatic Centre Survey

A research study to understand the residents’ view and perceptions of the Sandwell Aquatics Centre

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Author: Jodie Griffiths

Loss Matters 2023

A free eight week support programme for members of our community who have had experience of grief, bereavement, and loss

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Author: Jodie Griffiths

Join us for 'Chatty Cafe' Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings

Our Chatty Cafe is open every Monday 6pm - 8pm and Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm

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Author: Jodie Griffiths

Indoor Car Boot Sales June 2023

Our next indoor car boot will be on Saturday 17th June 2023 2pm - 4pm. Free admission and refreshments on sale on the day. Tables will go on sale on Monday 15th May for sellers.

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Author: Jodie Griffiths

Centre awarded Community Green Grant

The Dorothy Parkes Centre have been awarded a grant to take on a second allotment to grow fruit and vegetables to help local people experiencing food poverty and provide produce to foodbanks

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Author: Jodie Griffiths

DPC signs Armed Forces Covenant

Centre commits to supporting the Armed Forces Community

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Author: Robert Bruce

Our impact

750

Visitors to the Centre each week

36

Community Groups at the Centre each week

22

Years the Dorothy Parkes Centre has been serving the community

Latest News

  • Indoor Car Boot Sales June 2023

    Our next indoor car boot will be on Saturday 17th June 2023 2pm - 4pm. Free admission and refreshments on sale on the day. Tables will go on sale on Monday 15th May for sellers. Read more

  • Centre awarded Community Green Grant

    The Dorothy Parkes Centre have been awarded a grant to take on a second allotment to grow fruit and vegetables to help local people experiencing food poverty and provide produce to foodbanks Read more

  • Sandwell Aquatic Centre Survey

    A research study to understand the residents’ view and perceptions of the Sandwell Aquatics Centre Read more

Upcoming Events

  • Nature Buddies June 2023 - Park

    FREE, FAMILY-LED interaction with nature including crafts, exploring and investigating - come and explore your local park! New venue added - check here for taster session information. Read more

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    Location: West Smethwick Park, West Park Road, Smethwick, B67 7JJ

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  • Nature Buddies June 2023 - Allotment

    Free, family-led activities including crafts, growing, digging, nature activities, mud kitchen, songs and stories. Book your child's space here for the June sessions. Read more

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    Location: Bearwood Allotments, Dale Street, Bearwood, B66 4HX

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  • Family Health and Wellbeing Event 2023

    Free event offering advice, support and guidance from health and wellbeing experts. Read more