Age Connects West Midlands

04/11/2026

Yesterday, our Sutton Coldfield NNS team met with strategic partners in Minworth at the wonderful Sportsco FC facility on Wishaw Lane to explore ideas for developing more community activity in the area, building on the success of the Minworth Community Engagement Day we initiated over the summer.

The venue offers a fantastic, accessible space for local groups and organisations, with both indoor room hire and extensive outdoor facilities available. Dave and Jane from Sportsco gave us a very warm welcome and shared their enthusiasm for supporting new community initiatives and helping local people come together.

We're excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to continuing conversations about how this brilliant community asset can be used to benefit Minworth residents.

If you'd like to find out more about Sportsco FC and enquire about their facilities, visit: https://www.sportscofc.co.uk/ or contact [email protected].

04/11/2026

📢 Come and meet us at the Muath Trust Community Marketplace!

We're looking forward to attending this community event, where local organisations will be coming together to offer advice, information and support on a range of topics including health and wellbeing, digital access, learning opportunities, employment, cost of living support and more.

📅 Wednesday 11 November
🕥 10:30am - 1pm
📍 Muath Trust, B11 1AR

If you'd like to find out more about the services and support available from Age Connects West Midlands, pop along and say hello. We'd love to meet you!

03/11/2026

What's good for your heart is good for your brain! 🧠

Ellen, our Community Engagement Coordinator for the Memory Matters project, will be attending the Community Healthy Heart Event on Wednesday 4th November at Hamstead Pavilion.

Memory Matters encourages everyone to:

❤️ Look After Your Heart
🧠 Stay Sharp
🤝 Keep Connected

With free health checks, wellbeing information, healthy lifestyle advice and the chance to meet local health experts, this is a great opportunity to support both your heart health and brain health.

Pop along and say hello to Ellen to find out more about Memory Matters and the simple steps you can take to keep your heart and brain healthy.

03/11/2026

Apologies!
The Spitfire Advice and Support Drop in has been CANCELLED in the Communitea Cafe (Boldmere) TODAY (Tuesday 1-3pm).

02/11/2026

🎉 The results of last week's Birmingham Community Lottery are in!
The winning number is:
🥇 270 224

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who plays and supports local good causes. 💙

Sign up to support us today and, as well as being in with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes, you also stand the chance to win the ultimate gaming bundle just in time for Christmas! With a PS5 Pro 2TB console, disc drive, extra controller, PULSE headset and a 50" smart 4K TV bringing every adventure to life, this could be the dream Christmas gift for the gamer in your family! Prefer to choose your own treat? Take the £1,000 cash alternative and spend it your way!

Get your tickets before Saturday 28th November for your chance to win!

For further details, please visit https://www.birminghamcommunitylottery.co.uk/support/age-concern-birmingham

02/11/2026

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02/11/2026

01/11/2026

This November, we'll be joining the Winter Wellbeing Marketplace at Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre, helping to spread the word about the support and services available through Age Connects West Midlands.

Whether you're looking to stay active, make new connections, access local support, or find out more about our services across Birmingham, we'd love to meet you.

The event will also bring together a range of organisations offering advice and support around housing, benefits, energy costs, health and wellbeing, family support and more.

📅 Thursday 12 November
🕙 10:00am - 12:30pm
📍 Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre, Entrance Door F, 20 Green Lane, B9 5DB

✅ Free to attend
✅ Everyone welcome
✅ Free parking at Morrisons

Come along, say hello, and find out how we can help you stay connected, informed and supported this winter. 💜

31/10/2026

"It's helped me realise I'm not alone." 💙

That's one of the things carers regularly tell us after attending our BEAM: Caring for Carers programme.

If you're caring for a loved one, it can be difficult to find time for yourself. BEAM gives you the opportunity to step away from your caring responsibilities for a few hours, focus on your own wellbeing, and connect with other carers who truly understand.

Our final BEAM cohort of 2026 starts on 12 November, and we have just 5 places remaining.

During the programme you'll benefit from:

🌿 Wellbeing and relaxation activities
💙 Support to improve confidence and emotional wellbeing
🤝 Opportunities to connect with other carers
🧠 Practical strategies to manage stress and look after yourself
🍽️ Free lunch provided at every session
✅ Free respite support available for the person you care for

To take part, carers must be able to attend all three dates:

📅 12 November
📅 19 November
📅 26 November

Many carers leave the programme feeling more connected, more confident and better equipped to prioritise their own wellbeing alongside their caring role.

📧 Email [email protected] to book your place.

Places are limited and expected to fill quickly.

Please share with any unpaid carers who deserve some time for themselves.

30/10/2026

Just 1 week to go... ☕🤝

Next week we'll be opening the doors to our new Men's Shed in Shard End, and we'd love to welcome some new faces.

Life can get busy, routines change and sometimes it's easy to lose touch with people around us. Men's Shed is a chance to come together, enjoy good company and build new friendships in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Whether it's for a chat, a laugh, a brew, or simply getting out and about a bit more, there's a seat waiting for you.

📍 Moorfield Hall Community Centre, Shard End
📅 Starts Friday 6 November
⏰ 3:30pm - 4:30pm
✅ Free to attend

📞 To book your place, call 0121 362 3650

Know someone who might enjoy coming along? Please tag them below or share this post. A small invitation can make a big difference.

Together, we can help make sure no one feels disconnected from their community.