SANDWELL’S GOT TALENT is a talent contest that was launched in 2008 around the Sandwell area by local Charity, Changing Our Lives, who work with people with learning disabilities. It’s a contest with a difference as the performers all have learning disabilities.

A new regular weekly slot each Monday on Punjabi Radio Station Raaj FM is giving the public the opportunity to discuss issues and ask questions of local health experts.

A series of topics will be covered over the coming months from immunisation to alcoholism.

Ideal for All will be holding a new five week long course for budding allotment gardeners starting Monday 15th March, and will run each week from 6-8pm.

Based at the fully accessible Malthouse garden, with visits to Salop Drive Market Garden, and run by experienced gardener Richard Billingsley.

F.A.S.T. is a national government campaign aimed at helping people to recognise the signs of stroke, and act to save lives and reduce the damage caused.

It encourages people to call 999 immediately on detecting any one of these signs. This will help reduce the risk of death and disability.