A chance for young people to explore arts and express their interests and passions Read more
Sign up for our FREE Basic Writing Skills sessions starting Thursday 9th June @ 10.30am - 12pm Read more
We are collecting hand crafter flowers in red/white/blue to display inside and outside the centre Read more
Free exercise sessions with nutritional talks starting in May Read more
Centre gains recognition for effective and efficient operational management Read more
A delicious brunch and time to socialise for parents/carers/guardians who spent the best part of their parental leave in lockdown Read more
You can support the centre when using Amazon Smile and Easyfundraising Read more
A huge thank you to everyone involved Read more
The Chair of our Board has left after eight years Read more
So much happened in 2021 that we put it all into a video Read more
FCC Communities Foundation support the centre with a grant for new windows Read more
Opportunities for primary school-aged children to take an interest in science Read more
Make your green token count Read more
A free eight week support programme for members of our community who have had experience of grief, bereavement, and loss Read more
The new group launched on Monday 15th November and will run every Monday during term time 5.30pm - 7pm. Read more
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
The Dorothy Parkes Centre have won a £100 donation in Easyfundraising's competition in conjunction with SCVO. Read more
We are pleased to be hosting the Heritage Roadshow and a Christmas concert organised by Smethwick Heritage Centre Read more
Centre awarded a grant from FCC Communities Foundation Read more
Good news about funding received for the centre Read more
Beds are available at our Community Allotment for use by groups, individuals, and families. Read more
We are one of 20 winners of the Weston Charity Awards, run in partnership between Pilotlight and Garfield Weston Foundation. Read more
We have taken the opportunity during this quiet time to give the centre a refresh! Take a look here! Read more
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