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
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
A research study to understand the residents’ view and perceptions of the Sandwell Aquatics Centre Read more
Our delivery in Smethwick to continue until March 2024 Read more
A number of grants have been received to help with rising costs – thank you! Read more
It's all systems go, all year round, at our award winning Community Allotment Read more
Staffing team strengthened as Community Centre continues to grow! Read more
Our first walk of our new group the Community Mile took place in February 2023 Read more
Centre commits to supporting the Armed Forces Community Read more
The Dorothy Parkes Centre kicked off the new year in style with an action packed January. Read more
It's especially important we spread awareness of loan sharks tactics during the festive season when their activity increases dramatically. Read more
Our Chatty Cafe is open every Monday 6pm - 8pm and Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm Read more
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An update on the goings on down at the allotment Read more
A recovery project to support local children and families Read more
In September we saw the end of three popular projects at DPC Read more
We offer 2 different yoga sessions here at the centre. Find out more here Read more
Our CEO and Chairperson were recently invited down to London for afternoon tea to celebrate the awards Read more
We are collecting blankets, hot water bottles and non perishable food items Read more
Our last Free School Uniform event proved to be extremely popular Read more
£378.96 raised for 'Breast Cancer Now' Charity through the sale of cakes Read more
Centre opens for Queen's funeral so community can grieve together Read more
Rob and team from Wright Solicitors hit the heights in July 2022 raising £2,658 for our Centre Read more
Free exercise sessions with nutritional talks resuming in October Read more