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Archived News

Prostate Screening Awareness Testing

Prostate Screening Awareness Testing

Sandwell Lions Club prostate screening awareness testing - Saturday 15th October 2022 - 14:00-16:30 Read more

Published: 13th September, 2022

Updated: 17th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Summer Fair 2022

Summer Fair 2022

Saturday 23rd July @ 10am - 2pm Read more

Published: 17th June, 2022

Updated: 27th September, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea

Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea

A good time was had by all Read more

Published: 17th June, 2022

Updated: 27th September, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Volunteers' Week 2022

Volunteers' Week 2022

A time to say thanks! Volunteers' Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2022

Updated: 12th June, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

New Arts Strand for YOUth Stars Youth Club

New Arts Strand for YOUth Stars Youth Club

A chance for young people to explore arts and express their interests and passions Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2022

Updated: 13th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Jubilee Flower Display

Jubilee Flower Display

We are collecting hand crafter flowers in red/white/blue to display inside and outside the centre Read more

Published: 27th April, 2022

Updated: 13th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Centre launches new project

Centre launches new project "Baby Brunch"

A delicious brunch and time to socialise for parents/carers/guardians who spent the best part of their parental leave in lockdown Read more

Published: 9th March, 2022

Updated: 13th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Give a Gift 2021

Give a Gift 2021

A huge thank you to everyone involved Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 13th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

A goodbye to Deb Buckley

A goodbye to Deb Buckley

The Chair of our Board has left after eight years Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 13th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

A look back at 2021

A look back at 2021

So much happened in 2021 that we put it all into a video Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 13th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

New Windows

New Windows

FCC Communities Foundation support the centre with a grant for new windows Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 13th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Science Shows

Science Shows

Opportunities for primary school-aged children to take an interest in science Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 13th October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

New group GFS celebrate successful launch

New group GFS celebrate successful launch

The new group launched on Monday 15th November and will run every Monday during term time 5.30pm - 7pm. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Calling All Sandwell Men

Calling All Sandwell Men

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

Published: 19th November, 2021

Updated: 21st December, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Centre Wins £100 from Easyfundraising

Centre Wins £100 from Easyfundraising

The Dorothy Parkes Centre have won a £100 donation in Easyfundraising's competition in conjunction with SCVO. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Smethwick Heritage Centre Events at Dorothy Parkes

Smethwick Heritage Centre Events at Dorothy Parkes

We are pleased to be hosting the Heritage Roadshow and a Christmas concert organised by Smethwick Heritage Centre Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Funding approved for new windows at Dorothy Parkes Centre

Funding approved for new windows at Dorothy Parkes Centre

Centre awarded a grant from FCC Communities Foundation Read more

Published: 30th September, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Robert Bruce

Happy September

Happy September

Good news about funding received for the centre Read more

Published: 6th September, 2021

Updated: 1st November, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Weston Charity Awards 2021 Winner

Weston Charity Awards 2021 Winner

We are one of 20 winners of the Weston Charity Awards, run in partnership between Pilotlight and Garfield Weston Foundation. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Robert Bruce

The Centre's New Look

The Centre's New Look

We have taken the opportunity during this quiet time to give the centre a refresh! Take a look here! Read more

Published: 6th May, 2021

Updated: 17th November, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Office Furniture Donation

Office Furniture Donation

DPC receive a donation of office furniture to update the Meeting Room Read more

Published: 26th April, 2021

Updated: 30th September, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Crisis Bags

Crisis Bags

The community are coming together to create care packages for members of the community in crisis! Read more

Published: 12th April, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Youth Stars goes Online

Youth Stars goes Online

Join in with chats, music, quizzes, challenges, games, and win rewards! Read more

Published: 4th February, 2021

Updated: 24th June, 2021

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Partnership with Pilotlight

Partnership with Pilotlight

Centre to benefit from support via the 'Unlocking Insights' programme Read more

Published: 15th October, 2020

Updated: 24th June, 2021

Author: Robert Bruce

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Latest

  • 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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