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  1. About Us
  2. Our Team - Staff

Staff

Our team consists of a Board of Trustees who act collectively to govern the charity and take decisions whilst the day-to-day running of our Centre is taken care of by a small but passionate group of staff members and volunteers.

'Staff are great here, always smiley and chatty. Drinks are for sale at low prices.' ~ Google Review 

'Staff are helpful.' ~ Google Review 

'Lovely staff good part of the community.' ~ Google Review

Trudi Blake

Trudi Blake

Centre Administrator Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2023

Updated: 24th February, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Paul Randall

Paul Randall

Allotment Plot Lead Read more

Published: 22nd March, 2022

Updated: 7th April, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Haleema Kouser

Haleema Kouser

Sessional Youth Worker Read more

Published: 23rd June, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Fionnuala O’Brien

Fionnuala O’Brien

Community Navigator Read more

Published: 7th January, 2021

Updated: 17th May, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Rob Bruce

Rob Bruce

Chief Executive Officer Read more

Published: 13th August, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Jodie Griffiths

Jodie Griffiths

Centre Manager Read more

Published: 13th August, 2020

Updated: 10th February, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Tessa Taylor

Tessa Taylor

Bookkeeper Read more

Published: 27th May, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Karl Blick

Karl Blick

Sessional Youth Worker Read more

Published: 1st May, 2020

Updated: 7th September, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Vince Nelson

Vince Nelson

Caretaker Read more

Published: 30th April, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Nicola Nolan

Nicola Nolan

Cleaner Read more

Published: 27th April, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Nicola Pinnock

Nicola Pinnock

Senior Youth Worker Read more

Published: 15th April, 2020

Updated: 10th February, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Ashley Green

Ashley Green

Caretaker Read more

Published: 7th April, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

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  • April 2023 Yoga Sessions

    April 2023 Yoga Sessions

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

  • Nature Buddies April 2023 - Park

    Nature Buddies April 2023 - Park

    FREE, FAMILY-LED interaction with nature including crafts, exploring and investigating - come and explore your local park! Book your family's space here for the April sessions.

  • Nature Buddies April 2023 - Allotment

    Nature Buddies April 2023 - Allotment

    Free, family-led activities including crafts, growing, digging, nature activities, mud kitchen, songs and stories. Book your child's space here for the April sessions.

  • Rewire Youth Club Booking W/C 27th March 2023

    Rewire Youth Club Booking W/C 27th March 2023

    Book here for Rewire Youth Club Tuesday's @ Dorothy Parkes Centre 5pm - 6.30pm & Thursday's @ Heart of Oldbury 6pm - 7.30pm

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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?

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    Activities that provide Information and advice

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    Job vacancies

  • Older People

    Activities for the elderly community

  • Loss Matters 2023

    Loss Matters 2023

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

  • Knitting and Crochet

    Knitting and Crochet

    Join us for the Knitting and Crochet Club every Monday at 12.30pm - 2.30pm

  • The Large Hall

    The Large Hall

    Our large hall measures 12m x 9.3m and has a capacity of 100 people

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Dorothy Parkes Centre
Church Road
Smethwick
West Midlands 
B67 6EH

+44 (0)121 558 2998
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