Centre secures grant from National Grid's Community Matters Fund to provide Warm Packs and Warm Bank this winter Read more
Community enjoy four live performances on a sunny Saturday in Smethwick Read more
A fantastic event in the October sunshine in partnership with Kingsway Project, Gellas Kitchen and Angels Caribbean Cuisine. Read more
Our artists have an experience to remember thanks to Creative Black Country Read more
We celebrate 2022-23 and 23 years of the DPC with key stakeholders Read more
Centre secures £2,000 to help with biodiversity on our plot Read more
Funds from Asda’s Empowering Local Communities scheme will be used to support our Christmas Fayre Read more
The funds will be distributed to small and local charities delivering vital support in communities across the UK! Read more
Members of staff from Colas Ltd and LV Insurance helped out with tasks on our plots in Summer 2023 Read more
Event proves popular despite the wet conditions. Read more
In August 2023 the Dorothy Parkes Centre had solar panels installed as part of Utilita’s Solar for Schools and Community Buildings scheme Read more
Funding from SCVO & the Sandwell Health and Care Partnership will enable us to deliver FREE exercise classes. Read more
Our popular free health and fitness sessions are returning. Monday & Tuesday evenings 7pm - 8.30pm. Contact the centre for more information. Read more
The youth club ended on 31st July 2023 Read more
We’re so excited to announce that Global's Make Some Noise will be supporting us and helping us to change more lives. Read more
Members of staff from Colas Ltd helped out clearing our second community allotment plot on a hot day in June Read more
Local support providers gather for information day at the centre. Read more
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It's Volunteers' Week between 1st and 7th June and we're celebrating our volunteers here at the centre - keep checking back for videos and testimonials during the week Read more
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
Centre secures £23,977 to develop a second plot and increase biodiversity on community allotment plot 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