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Loan Shark Information and Help

Loan Shark Information and Help

It's especially important we spread awareness of loan sharks tactics during the festive season when their activity increases dramatically. Read more

Published: 12th December, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Allotment project scoops national award

Allotment project scoops national award

Our Community Allotment Project wins TCV Community Network Heroes Award Read more

Published: 1st December, 2022

Updated: 12th December, 2022

Author: Robert Bruce

Chatty Cafe extends to Wednesday evenings

Chatty Cafe extends to Wednesday evenings

Our Chatty Cafe will now be open Wednesday mornings AND evenings starting from Wednesday 26th October 2022 Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

2022 Summer Fair a huge success

2022 Summer Fair a huge success

Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

News from the Community Allotment Plot

News from the Community Allotment Plot

An update on the goings on down at the allotment Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

New Project - Rewire

New Project - Rewire

A recovery project to support local children and families Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

The end of some of our projects

The end of some of our projects

In September we saw the end of three popular projects at DPC Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Yoga sessions at the centre

Yoga sessions at the centre

We offer 2 different yoga sessions here at the centre. Find out more here Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Weston Charity Awards

Weston Charity Awards

Our CEO and Chairperson were recently invited down to London for afternoon tea to celebrate the awards Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Donations needed for those in need

Donations needed for those in need

We are collecting blankets, hot water bottles and non perishable food items Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Updated: 28th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Free School Uniform Event - August 2022

Free School Uniform Event - August 2022

Our last Free School Uniform event proved to be extremely popular Read more

Published: 17th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Cake Sale for 'Breast Cancer Now' Charity

Cake Sale for 'Breast Cancer Now' Charity

£378.96 raised for 'Breast Cancer Now' Charity through the sale of cakes Read more

Published: 17th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

The Queen's Funeral

The Queen's Funeral

Centre opens for Queen's funeral so community can grieve together Read more

Published: 17th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

CEO completes mammoth Three Peaks Challenge

CEO completes mammoth Three Peaks Challenge

Rob and team from Wright Solicitors hit the heights in July 2022 raising £2,658 for our Centre Read more

Published: 13th October, 2022

Updated: 18th October, 2022

Author: Robert Bruce

Your Health Matters

Your Health Matters

Free exercise sessions with nutritional talks resuming in October Read more

Published: 30th September, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Centre Recognised in Celebrate Sandwell

Centre Recognised in Celebrate Sandwell

Our Centre is recognised as a 'Bostin Place' in Sandwell Read more

Published: 10th July, 2022

Updated: 17th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

'Basic Writing Skills' Sessions at the Centre

'Basic Writing Skills' Sessions at the Centre

Sign up for our FREE Basic Writing Skills sessions every Thursday @ 10.30am - 12pm Read more

Published: 18th May, 2022

Updated: 18th October, 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: 17th June, 2022

Author: Robert Bruce

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

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: 13th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

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  • Baby Brunch February 2023

    Baby Brunch February 2023

    Book here for February's Baby Brunch - for children under 2 years of age

  • February 2023 Yoga Sessions

    February 2023 Yoga Sessions

    Book your place for February's Yoga sessions here! The sessions are back at the centre with a new day - Fridays 5.30pm-6.30pm

  • Nature Buddies - Park

    Nature Buddies - Park

    Join us for Nature Buddies every Saturday - at the Park @ 1pm - 3pm

  • Nature Buddies - Allotment

    Nature Buddies - Allotment

    Join us for Nature Buddies every Saturday - at the Allotment @ 10.30am - 12pm

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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?

  • 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

  • Job vacancies

    Job vacancies

  • Older People

    Activities for the elderly community

  • Loss Matters

    Loss Matters

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

  • What is it all about?

    What is it all about?

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

  • 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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