European's Welfare Association CIC

11/06/2026

This weekend, a series of Men's Mental Health walks will be taking place around Sandwell to raise awareness around mental health and wellbeing.

There will be an official launch will take place by the War Memorial at Victoria Park Tipton on Friday 12th June at 10am, which will be followed by the first walk which begins at 10.30am.

The full itinerary of walks is shown below:

Friday 12 June

🚶Victoria Park, Tipton- Meet at the War Memorial with launch at 10 am and walk starting at approximately 10.30am
🚶Brunswick Park, Wednesbury- Meet at the Play Area at approximately 1.30pm

Saturday 13 June

🚶Dartmouth Park, West Bromwich- Meet at the War Memorial at approximately 10.30am
🚶Britannia Park, Rowley Regis- Meet by the multi-games area by the car park at approximately 1.30pm

Sunday 14 June

🚶Lightwoods Park, Smethwick- Meet at Lightwoods House at approximately 10.30am
🚶West Smethwick Park, Smethwick- Meet at the Pavilion at approximately 1pm, plus family-friendly activities from 2pm - 3.30pm

We completely support this great cause!

11/06/2026

🚭 Mniej dymu. Lżej się oddycha.

Myślisz o rzuceniu palenia? To dobry moment, żeby zrobić pierwszy krok — nie musisz robić tego sam/a.

Oferujemy bezpłatne wsparcie w rzuceniu palenia dla osób, które mieszkają, pracują lub uczą się w Sandwell i mają ukończone 18 lat.

✅ życzliwe doradztwo
✅ praktyczne sposoby radzenia sobie z głodem nikotynowym
✅ stałe wsparcie na każdym etapie
✅ pomoc w języku polskim i angielskim
✅ dostęp do produktów nikotynowej terapii zastępczej, takich jak plastry, gumy lub pastylki z nikotyną

Rzuć palenie i oddychaj lżej — krok po kroku, bez presji, ale z konkretnym wsparciem.

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📧 [email protected]
📞 0121 740 0824
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10/06/2026

Black Country Triva #2

This week the Yam From Here team are curious about the Black Country's nature reserves, can you name which of its bucolic beauties was awared the status of Britain's first national nature reserve in 1956?

Was it:
1. Wren's Nest
2. Fens Pools
3. Dartmouth Park

Swipe right to find out!

02/06/2026

Black Country Trivia is back! With summer holidays just around the corner, the Yam From Here team is bringing back its regular questions about all things Black Country!

30/05/2026

Yesterday, as part of our Recovery Project, we had the privilege of taking a small group of individuals to the RAF Cosford Museum.

For many who joined us, opportunities like this are not easy to come by. Our group included people in recovery from alcohol addiction, many of whom are living with limited means and facing daily challenges that can feel heavy and isolating.

Today offered everyone a chance to step away from those pressures, spend time together, and enjoy something meaningful.

We walked around the museum, taking in the incredible aircraft, machines, and stories on display. As we explored, conversations opened naturally. People shared their thoughts about the history around us, as well as personal and family memories. Some spoke about life in Poland, the hardship endured by families in the difficult years that followed in the post-war period.

Afterwards, we enjoyed a light lunch together. There was laughter, quiet conversation, and the simple comfort that comes from sharing food in good company. We also spent time outside in the warm sunshine, taking a moment to relax, breathe, and enjoy the day.

It was a heart-warming trip, filled with history, memories, companionship, and dignity.For people on the road to recovery, days like this matter. They remind us that everyone deserves moments of peace, belonging, and hope.

Sometimes, recovery is not only found in meetings or support sessions. Sometimes, it is found in a shared walk, a conversation, a meal, and the warmth of the sun on your face.

Project funded by: Sandwell

26/05/2026

📌 17–18.06.2026 r.
Informujemy, że w tych dniach w siedzibie European's Welfare Association CIC odbędzie się dyżur paszportowy w West Bromwich.

Adres:
38 Carter’s Green
budynek YMCA
B70 9LG West Bromwich

Rejestracja na spotkanie paszportowe zostanie uruchomiona 04.06.2026 r. w czwartek o godz. 11:00. Zapisać można się tylko i wyłącznie online, na portalu e-Konsulat.

Więcej informacji można znaleźć na stronie internetowej:

Informujemy, że 17 i 18 czerwca 2026 r. (środa-czwartek) odbędzie się dyżur paszportowy w West Bromwich, w aglomeracji Birmingham

24/05/2026

A huge thank you to Utilita for their wonderful support in supplying our food bank with fresh bread. 💙

Your kindness helps us support local families and makes a real difference in our community.

From all of us — thank you, Utilita! 🙏

22/05/2026

Introducing one of the talented Yam From Here workshop leads, Jatinder Ghataora!

Jatinder is an artist, writer, animator and editor. He originally fell in love with art as a student in the 1980s. After a long spell away, he rekindled his love of art around 2010 and started producing comic strips working with others including James D. Hudnall who has written stories for Marvel and DC comics.

The comic strips have covered a range of genres which include historic, war and biographies. Original personal narratives which he has written as well as drawn have become a big part of his output. Some of these have been published by American and English publishers. He has also produced some editorial and fan art.

When not working on stories, Jatinder gets involved in the art community challenging himself with Inktober and producing art for charities. He is a keen comic convention goer often exhibiting his work for sale at conventions in Birmingham, Nottingham, Bedford and other places.

In 2018 he decided to quit working and embark on a full time BA (Hons) in Illustration and then an MA in Visual and Digital Communication.

While at University he has made full use of the opportunities afforded to him to explore his interest in print making, digital and animation art, constantly experimenting and expanding his practice. A keen printmaker, he has also attended a number of print club sessions, life drawing classes both in person and virtually. He also received a letter of commendation for his innovative entry to the Eleanor Smith portrait competition.

To support his practice, Jatinder travels and is inspired by both classical artists such as William Blake and well as comic artists like Gil Kane. These trips include places of artistic interest both in England and abroad (Examples: Manchester, London, Paris Barcelona and Berlin).

Find out more about Jatinder by checking out his social media and online porfolio:
https://www.facebook.com/jatinder.ghataora/
https://www.instagram.com/artofjsg/
https://www.youtube.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jghataora/
https://artofjsg.com/myportfolio/

21/05/2026

🌿 Weave and Picnic 💜

Last Saturday, the “Weave and Picnic” workshop took place at our Polish Supplementary School. It was led by an artist connected with Art Gallery Stryx.

The children created wicker crafts, discovered new skills, and had a wonderful time surrounded by nature.

Thank you to all the participants and to Hadis Ensafi for preparing the workshop!

🌿 Weave and Picnic 💜

W ubiegłą sobotę odbyły się warsztaty „Weave and Picnic” prowadzone przez artystkę związana z Art Gallery Stryx. Dzieci tworzyły wiklinowe prace, odkrywały nowe umiejętności i świetnie bawiły się na łonie natury.

Dziękujemy wszystkim uczestnikom oraz Hadis Ensafi za przygotowanie zajęć! 🌱✨

19/05/2026

Meet Vishali, the new Community Engagement Researcher and intern of the Yam From Here project!

With a keen interest in exploring personal historical narratives, she leverages her undergraduate background in historical and archival studies to better understand the lived experiences of individuals in the Black Country.

Apart from her studies, she frequently practices singing, a long-standing passion and a means of relaxation. When not engaged in music or academic pursuits, she enjoys movie marathons, especially period dramas and mysteries.

Her interest in the Black Country stems from a broader exploration of migration in the UK and multicultural diversity, a theme she relates to as an international student. Building on this perspective, she is eager to investigate the region's rich history and the people who have made the Black Country their home.