August 6, 2026
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Published by John Goodman
There are some places that feel as though they’ve been quietly waiting to be discovered. Tucked away among the industrial estates of Halesowen, Hawne Basin is one of them. At first glance, it is exactly what you might expect from
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July 17, 2026
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Published by Richard Moss
From Feeling Overwhelmed to Looking Forward: Destiny’s Social Prescribing Journey
When 24-year-old Destiny was referred to Integrated Plus by Dudley Talking Therapies, she was looking for social support and free activities to help improve her wellbeing. However, it quickly became clear that there were several interconnected challenges affecting her daily
July 13, 2026
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Published by Becky
Restoring wellbeing, building community, providing hope: The Afiyya Foundation’s journey
For families experiencing hardship across Lye, Dudley borough and the wider West Midlands, timely support can make all the difference. That’s why we’re delighted that The Afiyya Foundation has officially become a registered charity, opening new opportunities to provide hope,
June 26, 2026
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Published by Richard Moss
Buddy Volunteers – providing support to improve well-being…
Dudley CVS promotes and nurtures volunteering opportunities with the Volunteer Centre helping people engage with all things volunteering across the Dudley Borough. There are many rewarding benefits that come from volunteering; gaining a sense of personal achievement, meeting new people,
May 11, 2026
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Published by Becky
The Feelgood Choir, 9 years later…
On a warm, Wednesday evening in late April, I stepped into DY1 in Dudley to a tremendous welcome from the Feelgood Choir, 9 years after first working with the gang to help them become a voluntary group. Back in January,
April 7, 2026
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Published by Becky
Full STEAM ahead for ambitious Stourbridge Lion 2029 project
Dudley borough has a proud industrial heritage and an ambitious project in Stourbridge is going to bring past, present and future together to inspire local school children. I’ve been working with the founders of Stourbridge Lion 2029 CIC for the
April 2, 2026
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Published by Richard Moss
Celebrating social prescribing day and a beautiful partnership
Integrated Plus funds local community interest organisations to facilitate groups and support to help improve the health and wellbeing of clients referred to the service via its Spring into Action social prescribing fund. The service primarily supports people who struggle
March 16, 2026
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Published by Richard Moss
Go See Fund: Supporting people to connect with local arts and heritage
Dudley CVS’s Integrated Plus is a vanguard social prescribing service that supports residents from the Dudley Borough who present at GP surgeries with non-medical support needs. With over a decade since its inception the service has found innovative ways of
March 9, 2026
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Published by Becky
Friends of Swan Pool Park – a new group with big ambition for their local green space
It’s a pleasure to support an emerging group of volunteers who are keen to bring more community to their local park. Brimming with enthusiasm and ideas, Friends of Swan Pool Park have already brought residents together talked to local schools
February 18, 2026
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Published by Lorna Prescott
Gathering Press – drop in screen printing
At CoLab Dudley we’re inviting people to come together for a series of gentle, open printmaking gatherings. Working alongside Laura Onions @ljonions and @gathering_press, a roving screen printing project, the residency will explore how the narratives of place may be translated
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