The City of Wolverhampton Council will be marking Mental Health Awareness Week, beginning on Monday (11 May, 2026) and is encouraging people to talk openly about mental health, challenge stigma, and take positive steps to look after their wellbeing. Led by the Mental Health Foundation, the theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Action’, recognising that, …
Adult Education Wolverhampton is inviting prospective students, families, carers and professionals to its SEND Open Event taking place next Wednesday (13 May, 2026). Running from 10am to 3pm, it provides an opportunity to explore the wide range of support, courses and pathways available to people with learning disabilities or autism through Adult Education Wolverhampton. Deputy …
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Community groups, organisations and individuals are being encouraged to get their applications in for the Bilston Carnival parade and help make it a truly bostin’ celebration. The carnival will take place on Saturday 4 July, 2026 and will feature a colourful parade through Bilston, celebrating local pride, creativity and community spirit – all with a …
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An NHS double decker bus will be coming to Wolverhampton next Wednesday (6 May, 2026) to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and the importance of early detection. Organised by the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board and NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board, in partnership with local NHS organisations and …
The Beacon Centre for the Blind has teamed up with Wolverhampton City Archives for an exhibition exploring the history of sight loss in Wolverhampton over the last 150 years. It features personal stories of inspiring individuals and captures moments where Wolverhampton literally paved the way in terms of accessibility – becoming the first city in …
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Parents of young children in Wolverhampton are invited to attend a Maternal Mental Health Week event next Wednesday 6 May. The ‘Baby & Me’ event will take place at the Best Start Family Hub in Graiseley and is being delivered by the Council’s Parent and Infant Wellbeing team. Supporting Maternal Mental Health Week (4 to10 …
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WV Active Aldersley is celebrating this year’s World Cup with an indoor 5-a-side football tournament, and teams are invited to sign up now. Taking place on Saturday 30 May, the tournament is open to everyone aged 16 or over. The first game will kick-off at 9.30am, with the final taking place at 3.45pm. Teams will …
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Children and young people who have missed one of their school aged vaccinations are invited to get them at a special catch up clinic taking place this weekend. It will be held on Saturday (25 April, 2026) from 9am to 1pm at Whitmore Reans Family Hub, Lansdowne Road, Wolverhampton and is open to all pupils …
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Adult Education Wolverhampton is inviting learners across the city to explore crime and psychology by enrolling on a new 8 week course. Understanding the Criminal Mind, starting next month, explores crime, law, and the psychology behind criminal behaviour, providing learners with a broad introduction to the criminal justice system. It will run from Wednesday 6 …
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Some 99% of children have secured a place at one of their preferred infant or primary schools in Wolverhampton, with 93% getting their first choice school, figures show. The allocation of places for pupils who will be starting primary education for the first time this September was announced today (Thursday 16 April, 2026). Alison Hinds, …