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  1. Centre News
New Arts Strand for YOUth Stars Youth Club

New Arts Strand for YOUth Stars Youth Club

A chance for young people to explore arts and express their interests and passions Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

New 'Basic Writing Skills' Sessions at the Centre

New 'Basic Writing Skills' Sessions at the Centre

Sign up for our FREE Basic Writing Skills sessions starting Thursday 9th June @ 10.30am - 12pm Read more

Published: 18th May, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Jubilee Flower Display

Jubilee Flower Display

We are collecting hand crafter flowers in red/white/blue to display inside and outside the centre Read more

Published: 27th April, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Your Health Matters

Your Health Matters

Free exercise sessions with nutritional talks starting in May Read more

Published: 11th April, 2022

Updated: 15th April, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Dorothy Parkes Centre achieves Trusted Charity Quality Mark

Dorothy Parkes Centre achieves Trusted Charity Quality Mark

Centre gains recognition for effective and efficient operational management Read more

Published: 24th March, 2022

Updated: 6th April, 2022

Author: Robert Bruce

Centre launches new project

Centre launches new project "Baby Brunch"

A delicious brunch and time to socialise for parents/carers/guardians who spent the best part of their parental leave in lockdown Read more

Published: 9th March, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Support the centre every time you shop

Support the centre every time you shop

You can support the centre when using Amazon Smile and Easyfundraising Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 4th April, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Give a Gift 2021

Give a Gift 2021

A huge thank you to everyone involved Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 9th March, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

A goodbye to Deb Buckley

A goodbye to Deb Buckley

The Chair of our Board has left after eight years Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

A look back at 2021

A look back at 2021

So much happened in 2021 that we put it all into a video Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

New Windows

New Windows

FCC Communities Foundation support the centre with a grant for new windows Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Science Shows

Science Shows

Opportunities for primary school-aged children to take an interest in science Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Vote for Dorothy Parkes

Vote for Dorothy Parkes

Make your green token count Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Loss Matters

Loss Matters

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

Published: 17th January, 2022

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

New group GFS celebrate successful launch

New group GFS celebrate successful launch

The new group launched on Monday 15th November and will run every Monday during term time 5.30pm - 7pm. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Calling All Sandwell Men

Calling All Sandwell Men

In partnership with Sandwell Public Health, Tough Enough To Care are offering FREE mental health awareness courses for men, with a new session taking place at our Centre in December. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2021

Updated: 21st December, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Centre Wins £100 from Easyfundraising

Centre Wins £100 from Easyfundraising

The Dorothy Parkes Centre have won a £100 donation in Easyfundraising's competition in conjunction with SCVO. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Smethwick Heritage Centre Events at Dorothy Parkes

Smethwick Heritage Centre Events at Dorothy Parkes

We are pleased to be hosting the Heritage Roadshow and a Christmas concert organised by Smethwick Heritage Centre Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Funding approved for new windows at Dorothy Parkes Centre

Funding approved for new windows at Dorothy Parkes Centre

Centre awarded a grant from FCC Communities Foundation Read more

Published: 30th September, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Robert Bruce

Happy September

Happy September

Good news about funding received for the centre Read more

Published: 6th September, 2021

Updated: 1st November, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Adopt a Bed

Adopt a Bed

Beds are available at our Community Allotment for use by groups, individuals, and families. Read more

Published: 22nd July, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Weston Charity Awards 2021 Winner

Weston Charity Awards 2021 Winner

We are one of 20 winners of the Weston Charity Awards, run in partnership between Pilotlight and Garfield Weston Foundation. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Robert Bruce

The Centre's New Look

The Centre's New Look

We have taken the opportunity during this quiet time to give the centre a refresh! Take a look here! Read more

Published: 6th May, 2021

Updated: 17th November, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Life as a Volunteer

Life as a Volunteer

We're always looking for volunteers to help at the Centre and in the local community. If you've ever thought about helping out, we have a story here from one of our volunteers Read more

Published: 26th April, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

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  • New Arts Strand for YOUth Stars Youth Club

    New Arts Strand for YOUth Stars Youth Club

    A chance for young people to explore arts and express their interests and passions

  • May/June Half Term Youth Club Activities

    May/June Half Term Youth Club Activities

    Find out what our Youth Club have organised for the Half Term here

  • New 'Basic Writing Skills' Sessions at the Centre

    New 'Basic Writing Skills' Sessions at the Centre

    Sign up for our FREE Basic Writing Skills sessions starting Thursday 9th June @ 10.30am - 12pm

  • Creative Writing Workshop

    Creative Writing Workshop

    Writing for your wellbeing, wisdom and wonder. FREE Creative writing workshop Friday 17th June 2022 @ 9.30am - 10.30am.

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  • Welcome to The Dorothy Parkes Centre

    Welcome to The Dorothy Parkes Centre

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

  • Children and Young people

    Activities for children and youth

  • Health & Fitness

    Activities to keep you fit and healthy

  • Information and Advice

    Activities that provide Information and advice

  • Who was Dorothy Parkes?

    Who was Dorothy Parkes?

    Who was Dorothy Parkes?

  • Older People

    Activities for the elderly community

  • Job vacancies

    Job vacancies

  • Loss Matters

    Loss Matters

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

  • This Girl Can

    This Girl Can

    Join us for This Girl Can every Tuesday at 2pm - 3pm & every Thursday at 10am - 11am

  • What is it all about?

    What is it all about?

    The community allotment is a project funded by the Postcode Local Trust

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