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Together We Grow Spring 2026 sessions

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Cape Custard Theatre Show

Bring your family and friends, all are welcome aboard the magical inflatable theatre and let us transport you to the faraway shores of Cape Custard.
Summer Fayre 2026

Come and join us for some fun and laughter. Saturday 11th July @ 10am - 2pm.
Summer Fayre Raffle 2026

Tickets on sale now for our Summer Fayre Raffle. £1 per strip - all proceeds going to The Dorothy Parkes Centre and Smethwick Old Church. Draw will take place at 1.30pm during the fayre.
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Expanding Our Community Allotment

We have successfully secured an additional vacant allotment plot right next to our existing community space.
Art At The Allotment - April 2026

Participants from our Tuesday Art for Wellbeing Group enjoyed a peaceful creative session down at our allotment plot
Businesses help out on Community Allotment Plots

Members of staff from Colas Ltd and LV Insurance helped out with tasks on our plots in Summer 2023
Allotment Blog May 2023

Finally, the frost has passed, and the growing season has started.
Winter at the Allotment

Work carries on, even through the Winter months
Allotment Blog August 2022

Everything is flourishing down at the allotment plot!
Allotment Blog February 2022

An update from the Community Allotment plot
Allotment Blog October 2021

A fond farewell from Karen our Allotment Coordinator
Allotment Blog September 2021

Time for a ‘catch-up’ from the Dorothy Parkes Community Allotment.
Allotment Blog June 2021

It's all happening down at the plot

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Welcome to The Dorothy Parkes Centre

The Dorothy Parkes Centre is an award winning community centre based in Smethwick and is a place of welcome and opportunity for the local and wider community.
Who was Dorothy Parkes?

Who was Dorothy Parkes?
Job vacancies
Loss Matters 2026

A free six week support programme for members of our community who have had experience of grief, bereavement, and loss
The Large Hall

Our large hall measures 12m x 9.3m and has a capacity of 80 people
Knitting and Crochet

Join us for the Knitting and Crochet Club every Monday at 12.30pm - 2.30pm
The Small Hall

Our small hall measures 6m x 9.3m and has a capacity of 40 people
Donate

Donations are welcome - help keep your community centre running!
Conifers Day Nursery

Conifers Day Nursery is now open!
Art Works For Wellbeing

Join our Art Works for Wellbeing group every Tuesday at 10am - 1pm