SVI Rocks: Turning Up the Volume on Creativity and Inclusion. This autumn, Sandwell Visually Impaired (SVI) members swapped autumn blues for rock anthems with the launch of the SVI Rocks project. Running from October to November, the initiative brought together our keen SVI musicians and their …
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Mens’ wellbeing sessions
Our Mens' Wellbeing sessions ended on a high with everyone wanting to continue the momentum of social contact on a regular basis. Conor and Benny from 'Beyond Equality' delivered a series of three free workshops looking at support, relationships, friendships and exploring life from a man's point of …
We had our pie and ate it
Well, some of us did! On Thursday 23 January a group of SVI members and friends, went on an 'Active 60' trip to the legendary Mad O’Rourke’s Pie Factory in Tipton. With tantalising local delicacies on offer, such as 'Desperate Dan Cow Pie', who needs to go to a Michelin starred establishment in …
Listening and counselling sessions in February
Do you want to learn more about how to have positive mental health? Then how about joining us in February for some listening and counselling support sessions? We are delighted to welcome back Saeed Nasser, a qualified counsellor who is himself visually impaired. Saeed will be sharing his …
Sandwell Talking News Christmas Special 2024
Merry Christmas and a happy new year from Sandwell Talking News. Welcome to our Sandwell Talking News Christmas Special 2024! We've got stories, poems, seasonal songs and music, fun facts about Christmas, and festive messages from our volunteers. All thanks to the work of our dedicated and …
