Strengthening Communities, part of Lichfield Diocese helping people & communities to thrive & flourish 🌱 Email: strengtheningcommunities@lichfield.anglican.org
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We are partnering with @Lichfield_CofE and All The Small Things CIC to deliver Free Capacity Building Workshops in #Stoke 💡
📅 7 & 8 November
🕘 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
👉 Secure your place here: lnkd.in/dem5bqd9
“It will ensure mental health is given the same attention and focus as physical health."🔥🔥🔥
We're excited by how prominent mental health was in today's #KingsSpeech. This is just the start. We'll keep pushing to make sure the new UK government delivers on these promises💪
For many people, the current heatwave brings a welcome opportunity to enjoy gardens, parks and outdoor spaces. But higher temperatures can also cause discomfort and a risk of dehydration for people living with dementia 👇
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The bookings for the Summer Shropshire HAF Programme are now open.
For more information including The Summer What's On Guide, online holiday club listings, and how to make a referral, please visit:
next.shropshire.gov.uk/holid…
A holiday that is well-planned can have a positive impact on the wellbeing of the person with dementia and those around them 🏖️
They may need extra support when coping with a new environment or changes to their usual routine.
Find out more here: spkl.io/601844b3Y
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📢 Help us keep pushing the conversation around mental health further all year round.
Mental Health Awareness Week might be over, but we need to keep the conversation going, 365 days a year.
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Our Domestic Abuse Team met today with volunteers and residents at Jubilee Park Community Centre, Tipton, and shared the Quilt of Hope made by women and children in @BCWomensAid refuges.
Sandwell is supporting #16DaysOfActivism against Gender-Based Violence. #loveshouldnthurt
ALT Volunteers and residents pictured with the Quilt of Hope at Jubilee Park Community Centre in Tipton
🩺👩⚕️ Join @wearewhg to get your free mini health check with @MaxUKnews this Friday between 10am and 3pm at The Rock Church in Walsall.
You will also be able to meet a variety of providers to get health and wellbeing advice. 🤝
More info 🔗 bit.ly/3G6q5Yx
ALT Image depicts information about a free mini health check event run by whg on Friday 24 November from 10am to 3pm at The Rock Church, Walsall. Image depicts a woman getting a blood pressure check.
Christmas is coming! 🎄
Find out how you can let your local community know what services and events you have on this Christmas.
Claim your page and list your events on A Church Near You today.
Our resources for Advent and Christmas are now out! Sign up here for free access to reflections and a special prayer walk activity to help you consider where hope can be found in your community,with inspiration from Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem.
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Walsall is taking part in the United Nations event #16DaysofAction, #OrangeWalsall an international campaign that highlights the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Human Rights Day & White Ribbon Day Workshops: eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshops…
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I am proud to endorse the @WarmWelcome_UK Campaign this winter. It’s about celebrating the God given value and dignity of every single person. Help by registering your #WarmWelcomeSpace at warmwelcome.uk
We are delighted that The Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen has sent a personal message of support for the Warm Welcome Campaign.
Thank you for your support and for sharing the vital role @churchofengland play in creating places of warmth and welcome.
#WarmWelomeSpace
This Sunday, St Martins Church are holding an 'all age, all ability service' celebrating uniqueness & neurodivergence, designed with input from neurodiverse people. The service includes #BSL interpreting (& Makaton), multi-sensory & interactive worship, & quiet spaces.
ALT Image shows poster which reads: All Age, All Ability Service celebrating our uniqueness and neurodivergence. Everyone welcome especially if you are familiar with any of these terms: Tourette's, ADHD, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, autism, dyslexia, plus. PSALM 139 V 14. This service includes BSL interpreting (& Makaton), multi-sensory & interactive worship and quite spaces. St Martins Church Daffodil Road, Walsall WS5 3DQ Sunday 29th October 2023 at 3pm Find out more at Facebook @Enabling.All enablingall@lichfield.anglican.org 07926 805668 Available online via zoom. Contact us if you want to come.
What a welcome at the @PlacesOfWelcome at St Martin's Walsall today; made to feel very #welcome. With so much going on for the #community, the smiles say it all. Thanks to the incredible #volunteers who make the brews & make a difference to help beat #isolation and #loneliness.
Take a look at the great things happening at Stoke Social, which is hosted by @stokecity FC and marks the first professional football club to join CUF's Places of Welcome network. Great work by @TCTrealchange and @scfc_community
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