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Welcomes across Walsall

Walsall Community Network are proud to hold Welcoming Spaces in many forms across all of its community associations.

Whatever the weather, there is always a warm welcome waiting for you at one of the many coffee mornings, friendship groups of Places of Welcome groups that meet across the centres within the Walsall Community Network. These are run at various times and on different days at each centre but all are free to attend and offer the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends and help combat loneliness whatever your age.

Below is a list of Welcoming coffee & friendship groups across Walsall East Locality

EAST LOCALITY (Brownhills, Pelsall, Aldridge, Rushall, Shelfield, Streetly, Pheasey)

Warm Afternoons

Collingwood Community Centre

 We invite all residents to stay in a warm friendly centre to play bingo, board games etc.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time:  Monday & Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm

Address: Collingwood Drive, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7NF

Contact: 07890616625

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Place Of Welcome

All Saints Parish Church

A place of welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly conversation and free refreshments, if and when they need it.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Wednesday 11:00-12:30 

Address: Foley Road East, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield. B74 3JL

Contact: 0121 353 3582

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Adult Reading Group

Streetly Community Library

Enjoy time in a warm space reading your favourite books. Meet with other people and have a lovely afternoon with your local library.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Adults.

Day & Time: Monthly on a Wendesday 11:00-12:00pm

Address: Blackwood Rd, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield  B74 3PL

Contact: 01922 654864

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Knit, Stith and Chat

Streetly Community Library

Join your welcoming library and enjoy Knitting, Stitching and most importantly chatting.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Adults.

Day & Time: Monthly on a Wendesday 10:00-12:00pm

Address: Blackwood Rd, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield  B74 3PL

Contact: 01922 654864

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Story Time

Streetly Community Library

Everybody is welcome to enjoy a story time in our library which we aim to make a warm and welcoming environment.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Wednesday term time only 2:15-2:45pm

Address: Blackwood Rd, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield  B74 3PL

Contact: 01922 654864

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Poetry Group

Streetly Community Library

Everybody is welcome to enjoy an afternoon of poetry. It is an opportunity to meet with other people who have similar interests to you.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Every month on a Wednesday 10:30-12:00

Address: Blackwood Rd, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield  B74 3PL

Contact: 01922 654864

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Reading Friends

Streetly Community Library

Enjoy time in a warm space reading your favourite books. Meet with other people and have a lovely afternoon with your local library.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Every week on a Friday from 11:00-12:30

Address: Blackwood Rd, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield  B74 3PL

Contact: 01922 654864

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Councillors Surgery

Streetly Community Library

Attend the library and meet with your local councillors to discuss any issues in your local area.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Families.

Day & Time: Weekly on a Saturday 12:00-1:00pm

Address: Blackwood Rd, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield  B74 3PL

Contact: 01922 654864

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Crime Club

Streetly Community Library

Join your library and discuss the latest Crime books with others of similar interests.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Monthly on a Tuesday 11:15-12:15

Address: Blackwood Rd, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield  B74 3PL

Contact: 01922 654864

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Lego Club

Streetly Community Library

Who doesn't love lego!? This is a great group for families. Come along to your warm and welcoming library and enjoy being creative with Lego.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Families.

Day & Time: Monthly on a Saturday 11:00-12:30

Address: Blackwood Rd, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield  B74 3PL

Contact: 01922 654864

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Scrabble

Streetly Community Library

Come along and enjoy games of scrabble with other scrabble fans! It is a great, fun social group.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Families.

Day & Time: Weekly on a Friday 2:00-3:30pm

Address: Blackwood Rd, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield  B74 3PL

Contact: 01922 654864

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Winter Warmth - Games Group

Manor Farm Community Association 

Most of the activities are current social activities to support the community that have capacity to have further attendees, with exception of the Saturday film afternoons which is a specific activity to target families in need however no funding is required to offer this activity.  Our bistro space can be utilised for drop in attendances daily and we have staff on site to offer information, advice and guidance as required. 

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Monday Evening Games Group 6.30-8.30pm

Address: King George Crescent, Rushall, Walsall  WS4 1EU

Contact: 01922 614316

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Place Of Welcome

St Martins Community Café

A place of welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly conversation and free refreshments, if and when they need it.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Thursdays 10:00-12:00pm

Address: 1 Daffodil Road, Walsall. WS5 3DQ

Contact: 01922 635217

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Warm Walsall

Pelsall Community Association

We would like to take part in Warm Walsall, to offer residents a safe and warm place to go during the winter months. Join our Community Connections Café.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Mondays between 13:00-15:00

Address: Pelsall Community Centre, Station Road, Pelsall   WS3 4BQ

Contact: 01922 682156

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Place Of Welcome

Julie and Friends

A place of welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly conversation and free refreshments, if and when they need it.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Mondays 10:30-12:30pm

Address: The Community Room, Autum Close, High Heath, Walsall.  WS4 1DU

Contact: Unavailable

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Warm Space

St. Michaels & All Angels Parish Church

It will be a gathering space to welcome people who need a safe, supportive, and warm environment during the cold period of winter. A hot drink and biscuits will be provided. It will also provide opportunity to break down barriers of loneliness, isolation and vulnerability through social interaction such as conversation and provision of games i.e. chess, dominoes and so forth.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time:  Wednesday 11:00am - 1.30pm

Address: Hall Lane, Pelsall, Walsall, West Midlands  WS3 4JN

Contact: 01922 685666

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Winter Warmth - Film Group

Manor Farm Community Association 

Most of the activities are current social activities to support the community that have capacity to have further attendees, with exception of the Saturday film afternoons which is a specific activity to target families in need however no funding is required to offer this activity.  Our bistro space can be utilised for drop in attendances daily and we have staff on site to offer information, advice and guidance as required. 

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Saturday Film Afternoons 12-3pm

Address: King George Crescent, Rushall, Walsall  WS4 1EU

Contact: 01922 614316

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Winter Warmth - Bistro Group

Manor Farm Community Association 

Most of the activities are current social activities to support the community that have capacity to have further attendees, with exception of the Saturday film afternoons which is a specific activity to target families in need however no funding is required to offer this activity.  Our bistro space can be utilised for drop in attendances daily and we have staff on site to offer information, advice and guidance as required. 

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Weekdays 9.30-2.30pm 

Address: King George Crescent, Rushall, Walsall  WS4 1EU

Contact: 01922 614316

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Winter Warmth - Social Group

Manor Farm Community Association 

Most of the activities are current social activities to support the community that have capacity to have further attendees, with exception of the Saturday film afternoons which is a specific activity to target families in need however no funding is required to offer this activity.  Our bistro space can be utilised for drop in attendances daily and we have staff on site to offer information, advice and guidance as required. 

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Tuesday  1-3pm, Wednesday  1-3pm, Thursday 6.30-8.30pm

Address: King George Crescent, Rushall, Walsall  WS4 1EU

Contact: 01922 614316

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Place Of Welcome

The Family Drop-in

A place of welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly conversation and free refreshments, if and when they need it.

Cost to join: It is free.

Aimed at: Everyone

Day & Time: Thursdays 9:30-11:00AM

Address: The Hot House, 18 Myatt Avenue, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 0DR

Contact: 07716206243

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Place Of Welcome

St James' Church

A place of welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly conversation and free refreshments, if and when they need it.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Tuesdays 10:00-12:00

Address: Church Road, Brownhills. WS8 6AB

Contact: 01922 635217

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Reading Friends

Brownhills Community Library

Enjoy time in a warm space reading your favourite books. Meet with other people and have a lovely afternoon with your local library.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Adults

Day & Time: Weekly on a Friday from 11:00-12:30pm

Address: 123, Test Park View Center, 2 Chester Rd N, Brownhills, Walsall  WS8 7JB

Contact: 01922 650730

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Rhyme Time

Brownhills Community Library 

Join the popular Rhyme time group in a warm and welcoming environment.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Children.

Day & Time: Weekly , term times, Tuesday 11:00-12:00pm

Address: Park View Centre, 2 Chester Rd N, Brownhills, Walsall  WS8 7JB

Contact: 01922 650730

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Place Of Welcome

St Mark's Parish Church

A place of welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly conversation and free refreshments, if and when they need it.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Tuesdays 11:00-13:00

Address: Green Lane, Shelfield, Walsall. WS4 1RN

Contact: 01922 692550

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Lego Club

Brownhills Community Library 

Who doesn't love lego!? This is a great group for families. Come along to your warm and welcoming library and enjoy being creative with Lego.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Families.

Day & Time: Monthly, second Saturday 11:00-12:00pm

Address: Park View Centre, 2 Chester Rd N, Brownhills, Walsall  WS8 7JB

Contact: 01922 650730

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Story Time

Brownhills Community Library 

Everybody is welcome to enjoy a story time in our library which we aim to make a warm and welcoming environment.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Children.

Day & Time: Fortnightly on Saturdays 2:30-3:00pm

Address: Park View Centre, 2 Chester Rd N, Brownhills, Walsall  WS8 7JB

Contact: 01922 650730

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Board Games

Brownhills Community Library 

We have a great collection of popular board games. Come along and have fun playing board games with others who have similar interests.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Families.

Day & Time: Saturday fortnightly, all day drop in.

Address: Park View Centre, 2 Chester Rd N, Brownhills, Walsall  WS8 7JB

Contact: 01922 650730

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Crafts For All

Brownhills Community Library

Join a friendly group of people and enjoy making various craft items. It is a great social group in a warm and welcoming environment.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Adults

Day & Time: Monthly on last Tuesday 2:30-3:30pm

Address: 123, Test Park View Center, 2 Chester Rd N, Brownhills, Walsall  WS8 7JB

Contact: 01922 650730

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Reading Group

Brownhills Community Library

Enjoy time in a warm space reading your favourite books. Meet with other people and have a lovely afternoon with your local library.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Adults

Day & Time: Monthly on last Tuesday 2:30-3:30pm

Address: 123, Test Park View Center, 2 Chester Rd N, Brownhills, Walsall  WS8 7JB

Contact: 01922 650730

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Place Of Welcome

The Thomas Project

A place of welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly conversation and free refreshments, if and when they need it.

Cost to join: It is free.

Aimed at: Everyone

Day & Time: Wednesdays 10:00-12:00PM

Address: 196H Walsall Wood Road, Walsall Wood. WS9 8HB

Contact: 019224522131922452213

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Rhyme Time

Aldridge Community Library 

Join the popular Rhyme time group in a warm and welcoming environment.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Children.

Day & Time: Weekly on a Thursday 10:00-10:30am

Address: Rookery La, Aldridge, Walsall   WS9 8NP

Contact: 01922 655569

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Warm Welcome Space

Aldridge Parish Church

A Warm Space with hot and cold drinks biscuits and cakes and space to sit and have a chat. (It's free but donations are gratefully accepted Come and join us!

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone

Day & Time: Tuesdays 2pm - 3.30pm

Address: The Green, Aldridge, (next to cooper & Jordan School), Walsall   WS9 8NH

Contact: 01922 455 229

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Reading Group

Aldridge Community Library

Enjoy time in a warm space reading your favourite books. Meet with other people and have a lovely afternoon with your local library.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Adults

Day & Time: 2nd Wednesday of every month 4:45-5:45pm

Address: Rookery La, Aldridge, Walsall   WS9 8NP

Contact: 01922 655569

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

 Warm Residents at Brownhills 

 Brownhills Community Association 

A place for people to come and meet to have fresh soup, a roll, and a chat. Our numbers for the Wednesday meeting are on average 25 -35 people each week. 

Cost to join: £1.00

Aimed at: Everyone

Day & Time:  Wednesday 11.30- 1.30pm Weekly 

Address: Pelsall Road, Brownhills, Walsall. WS8 7JS

Contact: 01543 452119

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Cafe on the Close

St Thomas' Church, Aldridge

We run a warm space once a week on a Thursday morning called "Cafe on the Close"- it's totally free. We also do a community meal once a month called Monthly Munch.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Weekly on a Thursday 12:15-2:00pm, Monthly Munch is every third Tuesday

Address: St Thomas' Church, Aldridge, Walsall   WS9 8NP

Contact: 01922 655569

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Scrabble

Aldridge Community Library

Come along and enjoy games of scrabble with other scrabble fans! It is a great, fun social group.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Adults.

Day & Time: Weekly on a Friday 1:00-4:00pm

Address: Rookery La, Aldridge, Walsall   WS9 8NP

Contact: 01922 655569

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Knit, and Natter

Aldridge Community Library

Join your welcoming library and enjoy Knitting, and most importantly chatting.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Adults.

Day & Time: Weekly on a Wednesday 2:00-3:30pm

Address: Rookery La, Aldridge, Walsall   WS9 8NP

Contact: 01922 655569

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Lego Club

Aldridge Community Library 

Who doesn't love lego!? This is a great group for families. Come along to your warm and welcoming library and enjoy being creative with Lego.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Children.

Day & Time: Monthly on a Saturday 2:00-3:00pm

Address: Rookery La, Aldridge, Walsall   WS9 8NP

Contact: 01922 655569

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Linking Lives

Aldridge Methodist Church

A place of welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly conversation and free refreshments, if and when they need it.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Mondays (Place Of Welcome), Tuesdays, Wednesdays 10:00-12:00PM

Address: Aldridge Methodist Church, Anchor Road, Aldridge, Walsall.  WS9 8PT

Contact: 01922459875

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Warm Welcome Space

Aldridge Parish Church

A Warm Space with free hot drinks and soup and space to sit and have a chat. 
Come and join us!

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Tuesdays 12 noon – 2pm.

Address: The Green, Aldridge. (next to Cooper and Jordan School)

Contact: 01922 455229

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

Warm Space

Pelsall Evangelical Church

There will be free soup and rolls, hot drinks and biscuits, friendship and some fun activities.  All ages welcome.

Cost to join: It is free. 

Aimed at: Everyone.

Day & Time: Thursdays from 12-3pm

Address: Old Town Ln, Pelsall Walsall WS3 4NJ

Contact: 07715874208

Please contact the organisation to ensure the session is taking place prior to attending.
At times, the activity details may have to be changed at short notice.

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