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Latest News

Indoor Car Boot Sales June 2023

Indoor Car Boot Sales June 2023

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

Published: 10th May, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Centre awarded Community Green Grant

Centre awarded Community Green Grant

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

Published: 4th May, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Sandwell Aquatic Centre Survey

Sandwell Aquatic Centre Survey

A research study to understand the residents’ view and perceptions of the Sandwell Aquatics Centre Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Community Offer Extended for a Further Year

Community Offer Extended for a Further Year

Our delivery in Smethwick to continue until March 2024 Read more

Published: 17th February, 2023

Updated: 20th February, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Staff Restructure at Dorothy Parkes Centre

Staff Restructure at Dorothy Parkes Centre

Staffing team strengthened as Community Centre continues to grow! Read more

Published: 10th February, 2023

Updated: 10th May, 2023

Author: Robert Bruce

New Group - Community Mile

New Group - Community Mile

Our first walk of our new group the Community Mile took place in February 2023 Read more

Published: 7th February, 2023

Updated: 10th February, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

DPC signs Armed Forces Covenant

DPC signs Armed Forces Covenant

Centre commits to supporting the Armed Forces Community Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Robert Bruce

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

Updated: 4th May, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Join us for 'Chatty Cafe' Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings

Join us for 'Chatty Cafe' Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings

Our Chatty Cafe is open every Monday 6pm - 8pm and Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

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

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

'Basic Writing Skills' Sessions at the Centre

'Basic Writing Skills' Sessions at the Centre

Come along to our FREE Basic Writing Skills sessions every Thursday @ 10.30am - 12pm Read more

Published: 18th May, 2022

Updated: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

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 Read more

Published: 17th January, 2022

Updated: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

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  • Nature Buddies June 2023 - Park

    Nature Buddies June 2023 - Park

    FREE, FAMILY-LED interaction with nature including crafts, exploring and investigating - come and explore your local park! New venue added - check here for taster session information.

  • Nature Buddies June 2023 - Allotment

    Nature Buddies June 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 June sessions.

  • Rewire Youth Club Booking W/C 29th May 2023

    Rewire Youth Club Booking W/C 29th May 2023

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

  • Family Health and Wellbeing Event 2023

    Family Health and Wellbeing Event 2023

    Free event offering advice, support and guidance from health and wellbeing experts.

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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 2023

    Loss Matters 2023

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

  • The Large Hall

    The Large Hall

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

  • 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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