Community Trust Spotlight
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Throughout the Summer of 2024, 4 Community Trust made sure that children were occupied, with our Holiday Club and HAF Scheme’s there to provide them with fantastic activities. This resulted in us helping 2444 children, providing them with 7332 meals across 10 clubs, with 54 staff members working in the process! It was a busy and rewarding summer!!
Our D Day themed Community Meal in June provided a delightful celebration for all who attended. Our community had a full three course meal, including cheese and potato pie and jelly for dessert. The entertainment proved to be fantastic, with a visit from an amazing singer, who really did take everyone back in time with the songs from the war.
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Our Holiday Club and HAF schemes provided children with the opportunity to make new friends and experience new activities. As 2444 children in the Summer of 2024 - were able to have fun, such as having Disney, Pokemon and even Olympic based activities to do.
Following a fantastic anonymous donation we were able to provide each child with Pokemon related gifts.
Other experiences included a visit from Mickey, Minnie and even Olaf! Our Holiday Club children also enjoyed trips to Hoozoo and the cinema to see the new Minions movie.
Most importantly throughout the Summer we made sure that each child was well fed throughout the day.
With the current cost of living crisis, we’re well aware that not everyone gets the chance to eat healthily everyday - and we were so proud to provide 7332 meals to the children at our clubs. Meals including roast dinners, fruit salads and more helped us keep every child energised and well fed, helping take the burden off parents.
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The Men's Club's has proven to be a great way of getting men out of the house, chatting with others and keeping active. The group under take a variety of activities including gardening and even building, with a vegetable patch already made at the hub. The men have a good time chilling and enjoying a cuppa, chatting with their friends. This club runs every Thursday from 12:00PM until 2:00PM - feel free to come along!
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Yoga sessions will be continuing at the 4CT Hub - and will be run by Bryony Morris Yoga. Sessions for beginners will be on Monday evenings from 6:00PM to 7:00PM - whilst dynamic sessions will follow on from 7:00PM to 8:00PM. Both of these sessions are available to book now - costing £4 per session.
These sessions allow people to relax whilst doing physical exercise in a welcoming and suitable environment.
If you’d like to book onto the sessions please get in contact with Bryony.
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4CT were recently able to support charities with their digital marketing, at our event focused on Digital Marketing. In partnership with Dot Digital Creative, we were able to present and give key tips on topics including social media, and where to begin, as well as email marketing and how a constant conversation is incredibly important.
We also had a fantastic presentation from event sponsor Heaward Solutions, who support charities in their growth
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J's Pantry is open every Friday morning (10:00AM until 1:00PM) as well as Tuesday evenings (6:00PM until 7:00PM) to support you with your shopping. We provide a wide variety of good to our members including food for you and your pets. We also have cleaning products on our shelves too. For just £6 you can take home over £25's worth of shopping with a mixture of items designated as hearts, diamonds or stars.
Furthermore at the Pantry we always have groups on hand to support you, including the cost of living team and our digital team to help you get online.
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Our Pantry currently has 88 membersand with Your Local Pantry recently publishing its impact report, we couldn’t be happier with the results!
Between July and September 2024 we have had a huge 491 visits to our Pantrymeanwhile some statistics from Your Local Pantry show that:
97% of people say being a member has improved their household finances
83% of people say being a member has been good for their mental health
74% feel more connected to their local community
·63% say they now eat more fresh fruit and vegetables
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Staff and volunteers took part in an evening of training at the hub to understand what to do in a situation where someone is excessively bleeding. Topics covered included types of wounds and how they can be treated. Staff took part in plenty of practical experiments, using a fake prop arm to practice and even on each other!
At the end of the evening all staff received certificates to acknowledge their training.
We now have a bleed kit in the hub for any situation.
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Get ready for a relaxing evening at the 4CT Hub!
Lynn and Beat It Percussion will be joining us to conduct Soundbath sessions to help you relax.
These sessions are open to people living in Sandwell with a disability or long term conditiontaking place on Wednesday 6th November - from 6:00PM until 7:00PM.
Lynn’s sessions are fantastic, and combine a wide variety of sounds to destress you!
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bring along a pillow or omething comfy to lie on throughout the session.
HOLIDAYCLUBFUN!!!
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We're excited to announce the upcoming 4 Community Trust SEND Holiday Club Fun Day at the 4CT Hub! Taking place on Tuesday 29th October from 10:00AM until 3:00 PM, this special event is dedicated to supporting SEND children with a day full of fun and engaging Halloween themed activities.
To enquire about securing a space for your child, please call us at 0121 752 5969. We look forward to providing a memorable and enjoyable experience for all participants!
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Our sessions will be making a return to the Hub from 7th October - to March 31st 2025. The hub will be open daily from 9:00AM until 1:00PM every week day so that you can come and chill or enjoy the activities we have running.
Throughout the week we have different activities running including Craft Club, Men’s Club as well as J’s Pantry!
Come along, have a cuppa, enjoy our space and make some friends!
We’re now taking bookings for our next community meal, which will be celebrating both Diwali and Bonfire night. This meal will take place on Saturday 26th October from 3:00PM to 6:00PM, and will include food from different cultures to celebrate in style!
Asian cuisine will be on offer to celebrate Diwali, as well as other food for others - join us for a community meal that will light up your day just like fireworks!
£5 Per Person
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Join us for a spooky Halloween Disco on Wednesday 30th October from 6:00PM to 9:00PM - with skeletons and ghouls sure to be there!
Wear your best Halloween costume, whether it’s a clown or zombie we want to see all of you at our disco.
Come along and celebrate Halloween and have a frightfully fun time.
CRAFTCLUBSESSIONS
Join us for creative fun at Essex Avenue TRA's Craft Club sessions on alternating Wednesdays starting from 23rd October, Future dates include the 6th and 20th of November, as well as the 4th December!
Held at 4CT Hub from 10 AM to 12 PM, these sessions are the perfect opportunity to unwind and get crafty. Each session, participants come together to chat and create different items, with tea, coffee, and biscuits provided for refreshment. It costs just £3 to attend one of these sessions, so come along and join the crafting fun!
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Join us for some delightful midweek chatter at our Coffee and Natter Sessions, being held on alternating Wednesdays at the 4CT Hub from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming dates: October 16th and 30th, November 13th and 27th, as well as December 11th. Whether you're a regular or new to them, these sessions offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging in friendly conversation with fellow community members. Come along, share some stories, and make new friends over a warm brew – we look forward to seeing you there!
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Children who are home schooled or on a reduced timetable can attend our free Creative Arts Therapy sessions at the hub - with Lego, Art and Music therapy on offer to help children understand their emotions and grow their confidence.
Children between the ages of 4 to 14 can visit our hub on the following dates to take part in Creative Therapy Sessions:
Monday 14th October - Art Therapy
Monday 21st October - Art Therapy
Monday 4th November – Lego Therapy
Monday 11th November - Lego Therapy
Monday 18th November - Music Therapy
Monday 25th November - Music Therapy
All sessions are 9:30AM to 12:30PM
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Meet Gary, Beth and Simon, our Community Navigator Team at the 4CT Hub. In partnership with Sandwell Consortium, SWEDA and Ideal For All, they're here to assist you on Tuesdays (6PM to 8PM), Thursdays (9 AM - 2 PM), and Fridays (9 AM - 1 PM). They provide essential support and guidance on welfare, benefits, employment, education, training, and more. Whether you need advice or assistance, Gary, Simon and Beth are here to help you navigate through any challenges you may face. Visit us during their hours to access the support you need to thrive in our community.
COUNCILLORSSURGERY
Join us every third Wednesday of the month at the 4CT Hub from 5:30PM for your Councillors' Surgery. It's your chance to meet with your local councillors and discuss any issues or concerns you may have. Whether it's about your neighbourhood, local services, or anything else on your mind, our councillors are here to listen and provide support. Don't miss this opportunity to have your voice heard and make a difference in your community. See you there!
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Thanks to ME Group - Revolution Laundry, we have a state-of-the-art washing machine outside our hub. Each use supports 4 Community Trust. With features like locking and text notifications, laundry just got easier. An 8KG wash is £5.50, 18KG for £11, and 18KG dryer for £3.50. Join us in supporting our community while doing your laundry!
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Join Hateley Cross Big Local for a community lunch and litter pick to keep the streets clean in our local area! These events will be taking place on Saturday 2nd November, Saturday 7th December and Saturday 4th January!
Meet the HCBL team in the layby near the Coach & Horses at 10am on these days, litterpick, then lunch! The work that the litter pick team put in cannot be underestimated.
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Join 4 Community Trust and Essex Avenue TRA for a fantastic Christmas Fayre on Sunday 24th November! There will be plenty of stalls open for you to visit including tombola - and we’ll even have a visit from Father Christmas and special guests!
This Christmas Fayre will be taking place at our West Bromwich Hub from 1:00PM to 4:00PM - come and join us to get in the Christmas spirit!!
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We offer SIM cards to those in need within our community. Thanks to the generous support of the Good Things Foundation, 4 Community Trust now has SIM cards available from Vodafone, Three, and O2. These SIM cards come with a variety of data and call allowances, providing essential connectivity for individuals who may otherwise struggle to stay connected. If you or someone you know could benefit from this support, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. 0121
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We’ll be running another one of our Thrifty Fifty sales ahead of Christmas to help you get some presents!
The sales will take place from 10AM until 3PM on Saturday 30th November as well as Sunday 1st December.
You’ll be able to get clothing and other bric and brac starting from 50p per item!!!
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We’re going to be celebrating Christmas in style - with a Christmas meal for our community!
We’ll make sure to have all of your traditional festive foods on offer as well as the traditional cracker to pull and your favourite Christmas songs playing in the background.
This meal will take place on Saturday 14th December from 3:00PM to 6:00PM - book on now to come and enjoy a wonderful winter time with us.
£5 Per Person
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You can rent the 4CT Hub out for your own parties or events!
Our Hub has a spacious room with plenty of chairs and tables available, as well as a SMART board for your use. We also have a kitchen and toilets.
If you’re interested in booking the Hub for an event, get in contact with Jo today.
TESTIMONIALS
Thanks for a lovely afternoon Jo and team you all worked so hard and the food was amazing . You have the lay out beautifully nice to see everyone enjoying themselves and having a great time Thankyou so much to all of you
Attendee
My son has thrived since coming to the 4 Community Trust clubs, the staff are patient kind and very understanding. They go above and beyond to meet the needs of my son.
Parent
The food was 1001 % credit to the cook and to Jo & all the team for making the afternoon so enjoyable. You and your team have done a lot for our community and for the children that go there
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