We're pleased to announce that we are cautiously restarting some of our in-person group activities. In the lead up to Christmas there's a lot going on, both in-person and virtually. Kicking off with the Winter Bazaar, we have a whole host of further festive activities in store for you. Women’s …
SVI Winter Bazaar – Weds 17 November
Join us in real life for our Winter Bazaar! It's on Wednesday 17 November from 12noon to 3pm. The venue this year is the Dartmouth Central Club, Devonshire Drive, West Bromwich B71 4AA. We are excited to be holding this event in person again! Our stall holders will have Christmas goodies and gift …
SVI Annual Forum 15 November 2021
This year's SVI Annual Forum will take place virtually via the Zoom platform. It's from 2pm to 4.30pm on Monday 15 November. Details have been sent out to members in the post and by email. If you would like to attend, please contact SVI to book your place, get the meeting link on Zoom and any …
Getting into the Christmas Spirit
It's time for us to get festive and start planning the Sandwell Talking News Christmas Special. This year we’d like SVI members, friends and supporters to join in and give it extra sparkle. We're excited to announce that two of our many-talented STN volunteer readers, Be Fearless coach Sarah-Ann …
Let’s fight hate crime together
It's National Hate Crime Awareness Week this week, from 11 to 17 October. We are joining our partners in Sandwell to say no to hate crime. SVI is one of Sandwell's many hate crime reporting centres. We will support you if you report a hate crime to us. Hate crime can affect any one of us. Hate …




