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  1. About Us
  2. Our Team - Staff

Staff

Our team consists of a Board of Trustees who act collectively to govern the charity and take decisions whilst the day-to-day running of our Centre is taken care of by a small but passionate group of staff members and volunteers.

'Staff are great here, always smiley and chatty. Drinks are for sale at low prices.' ~ Google Review 

'Staff are helpful.' ~ Google Review 

'Lovely staff good part of the community.' ~ Google Review

Rob Bruce

Rob Bruce

Chief Executive Officer Read more

Published: 7th August, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Jodie Griffiths

Jodie Griffiths

Centre Manager Read more

Published: 6th August, 2023

Updated: 7th August, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Trudi Blake

Trudi Blake

Centre Administrator Read more

Published: 5th August, 2023

Updated: 7th August, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Ashley Green

Ashley Green

Caretaker Read more

Published: 4th August, 2023

Updated: 7th August, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Vince Nelson

Vince Nelson

Caretaker Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2023

Updated: 7th August, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Nicola Nolan

Nicola Nolan

Cleaner Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2023

Updated: 7th August, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Fionnuala O’Brien

Fionnuala O’Brien

Community Navigator Read more

Published: 1st August, 2023

Updated: 7th August, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Paul Randall

Paul Randall

Allotment Plot Lead Read more

Published: 31st July, 2023

Updated: 7th August, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Usha Chopra

Usha Chopra

Plot Assistant Read more

Published: 30th July, 2023

Updated: 7th August, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Tessa Taylor

Tessa Taylor

Bookkeeper Read more

Published: 29th July, 2023

Updated: 7th August, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

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Latest

  • Halloween Raffle 2023

    Halloween Raffle 2023

    Two fabulous prizes to be won with our Halloween Raffle

  • Visit Santa in his Grotto

    Visit Santa in his Grotto

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

  • Christmas Fayre 2023

    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

  • Cultural Craft Fayre 2023

    Cultural Craft Fayre 2023

    Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and 75 years of the NHS at our Cultural Craft Fayre - Saturday 7th October 2023 @ 2pm - 6pm. Free Entry.

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  • Welcome to The Dorothy Parkes Centre

    Welcome to The Dorothy Parkes Centre

    The Dorothy Parkes Centre is an award winning community centre based in Smethwick and is a place of welcome and opportunity for the local and wider community.

  • Who was Dorothy Parkes?

    Who was Dorothy Parkes?

    Who was Dorothy Parkes?

  • Health & Fitness

    Activities to keep you fit and healthy

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    Activities for children and youth

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    Job vacancies

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    Activities that provide Information and advice

  • Older People

    Activities for the elderly community

  • Loss Matters 2023

    Loss Matters 2023

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

  • The Large Hall

    The Large Hall

    Our large hall measures 12m x 9.3m and has a capacity of 100 people

  • Knitting and Crochet

    Knitting and Crochet

    Join us for the Knitting and Crochet Club every Monday at 12.30pm - 2.30pm

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Dorothy Parkes Centre
Church Road, Smethwick
West Midlands  B67 6EH

+44 (0)121 558 2998
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