Community News & Updates
- 9th September 2026
Wolverhampton-based charity Good Shepherd is set to launch a large-scale art exhibition celebrating art in recovery as part of Recovery Month.
- 9th September 2026
The National Memorial Arboretum is asking members of the public to share photographs, documents, objects and memories connected to the site as it builds its first formal archive.
- 7th September 2026
Wolverhampton will mark World Suicide Prevention Day this Thursday (10 September, 2026) by shining a light on the importance of good mental health and wellbeing.
- 4th September 2026
Building on the success of previous MakerFest events, Walsall Council is helping bring the borough’s creative spirit to life once again as performers and activities are announced for this year’s free festival.
A community service which supports residents of all ages with loneliness and isolation has relaunched in Walsall.
Businesses and charities operating in Birmingham are invited for a pioneering community initiative to provide life-saving training to people who are overlooked, while creating pathways into further employment.
A new partnership between The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, West Midlands Cancer Alliance and Good Shepherd Wolverhampton is helping healthcare professionals better understand the barriers faced by people experiencing homelessness
September 2026: AccessAbility Arts CIC is inviting people of all abilities to get creative in the great outdoors as Poetry in the Park returns to Walsall Arboretum on Sunday 13th September 2026, from 1pm until 3pm.
Portobello Community Centre is to be given a £400,000 makeover to bring it back to life for community use.
- 26th August 2026
Bookings are now open for Heritage Open Days, taking place across Walsall this September, offering residents the chance to explore the borough’s rich cultural history and heritage. All events are free to attend.