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

Centre secures funds for Anticipatory Care Project!

Funding from SCVO & the Sandwell Health and Care Partnership will enable us to deliver FREE exercise classes.

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Author: Jodie Griffiths

Solar Panels Installed at the Centre

In August 2023 the Dorothy Parkes Centre had solar panels installed as part of Utilita’s Solar for Schools and Community Buildings scheme

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Author: Jodie Griffiths

Your Health Matters Returns

Our popular free health and fitness sessions are returning. Monday & Tuesday evenings 7pm - 8.30pm. Contact the centre for more information.

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Author: Jodie Griffiths

Prize Bingo - September 2023

Get ready to shout "BINGO!" and win some prizes at this fun-filled event. Wednesday 27th September 2023 12.30pm - 2.30pm

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Author: Jodie Griffiths

Location: The Dorothy Parkes Centre,Church Road, Smethwick

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

Businesses help out on Community Allotment Plots

Members of staff from Colas Ltd and LV Insurance helped out with tasks on our plots in Summer 2023

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Author: Jodie Griffiths

Centre secures support from Global's Make Some Noise

We’re so excited to announce that Global's Make Some Noise will be supporting us and helping us to change more lives.

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Author: Robert Bruce

DPC Youth Provision Has Ended

The youth club ended on 31st July 2023

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Author: Robert Bruce

Our impact

750



Visitors to the Centre each week

40



Community Groups at the Centre each week

23



Years the Dorothy Parkes Centre has been serving the community

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Upcoming Events

  • Halloween Raffle 2023

    Two fabulous prizes to be won with our Halloween Raffle Read more

  • Christmas Fayre 2023

    Join us for our Christmas Fayre on Saturday 25th November 2023 @ 10am - 2pm. Please note - you can book your tickets to see Santa on our separate events page Read more

  • Visit Santa in his Grotto

    Come and see Santa in his grotto during our Christmas Fayre on Saturday 25th November 2023 @ 10am - 1.30pm. Read more