Oldbury

10:30am Morning Worship followed by Tea, Coffee and biscuits. All welcome to attend.

On the first Sunday of each Month, during term time, we have Family Service where worship is led by the KidzKlub and Shockin team.

Monday

9:30am - 12pm Gardening Club

If you're green-fingered then get in touch about helping out with the flower beds around our building. The group is weather-dependent.

6:30pm - 7:30pm CommUNITY Choir and 7:45pm - 9pm Drama

We meet bi-weekly to practice. All ages are welcome to join

Tuesday

7:30pm - 9:30pm Band and Songster Practice

Please contact 0121 550 1419 for more details.

Wellness Wednesday 

9:30 - 12:30 pm Craft, Cafe and Walk

Come and join us at our wellness Wednesday with plenty to do that's good for the soul. Drop in and have a drink and some light refreshments, or join in with our craft group. There is also a walk around Barnford Park at 9:30, organised by STEPWAY, meeting at the entrance to the car park. All welcome.

12:30pm - 4pm Employment Plus 

Specialised advisors are on hand to help with your job needs, whether that's creating a CV, applying for jobs or have a query about other support received. Drop-in service.

8:30pm - 10pm Online Bible Study

All are welcome to come and explore the Bible together. If you would like to join please email for code. We meet online on a Wednesday evening at 8:30pm to talk together and look further at God's word. We often follow a series for a few weeks, but anyone is welcome to join at any point.

We often also have an in-person Bible Study at our building on Merton Close, so please contact us for the latest timings.

Friday

9:30am to 11:00am Shine Bright Toddlers and Wellbeing Parent Group

Our group offers a safe and welcoming space for under 5s to play and parents/carers to get to know one another. The morning includes free play with themed craft, snack time and dance and song.

Thanks to funding from Sandwell Family Hubs we can now offer a free wellbeing parent group running alongside our stay and play. Please get in touch to find out more, or come along on a Friday morning.

2pm to 3:30pm Bible Study (not running each week, please phone ahead)

6:00pm KidzKlub

KidzKlub for ages 4 to 11 years at 6:00pm on a Friday evening, during term time.  A great time is had by everyone through playing games, doing crafts and worshiping through songs and stories.

7:45pm Shockin

Shockin for the older age group of 11 to 16 years, again held on a Friday evening and at 7:45pm, during term time.  This part of the evening offers a place where young people can come and chill out with their friends, play team games and share some of this time in our ‘Time for God Spot’.

Mission Statement

We will deliver the good news of Jesus Christ to children and their families in a creative, relevant and fun way by showing His love for all people through our lives.

KidzKlub for ages 4 to 11 years at 6:00pm on a Friday evening, during term time.  A great time is had by everyone through playing games, crafts and worshiping through songs and stories.

Shockin for the older age group of 11 to 16 years, again held on a Friday evening and at 7:45pm, during term time.  This part of the evening offers a place where young people can come and chill out with their friends, play team games and share some of this time in our ‘Time for God Spot’.

Our Care and Share shop is set within our local community in Warley.  This shop provides a wide range of quality clothes, home items and entertainment media from across the years. 

The Opening Hours are

Monday to Saturday 9am -4pm

Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays

A warm welcome awaits all of our customers!

Volunteering positions are available on application to the Shop Manager.

Please bring your donations to the shop as we can always make use of the items you don't think have life anymore. We can accept:

• Good quality clothing
• Accessories
• Linens (including curtains and fabrics)
• Homeware
• Books, CDs and DVDs
• Toys

Please do ensure that donations are in good condition and that they are handed to our staff or volunteers during opening hours (items left outside the shop can be damaged or stolen).

Charity Shop Manager Theresa Avery

Assistant Charity Shop Manager Ann Price

273 Londonderry Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B68 9NE

United Kingdom

Phone: 0121 5525472

We’re sorry but we cannot accept any furniture items or electrical appliances.

For larger items please contact one of our donation centres:

Oldbury Green Donation Centre - 0121 7287039

Hagley Road Donation Centre - 0121 8208357

West Bromwich Donation Centre - 0121 7131960

Our team of Employability professionals are on hand to support your needs – whether this be:

• Help with Job Searching and advice meeting your Claimant Commitment
• Support navigating the benefit system, including making your Job Centre Plus claim
• Help improving your CV
• Money Management, Tenancy Support, Interview Techniques etc
• If your struggling on Universal Credit we can offer help and advice around payments and deductions
• Digital Inclusion – helping you access the internet and use a computer safely
• Plus, much more including refreshments

This service is run remotely or booked face-to-face by contacting the freephone number 0800 652 4276.

We have many volunteering opportunities available for a range of skills.

We have opportunities to gain retail experience, or just increase confidence across our shops based in Warley, Halesowen, Hagley Road, West Bromwich or Oldbury Green.

The area around our building in Oldbury is also maintained by a team of volunteers. If you like gardening or just want to be out in the open then please get in touch. Our team mow the lawns and tend to the flowerbeds.

For any further information please contact oldbury@salvationarmy.org.uk or call 07827192137. 

We have a range of rooms available to accommodate parties of various sizes.

To enquire about rates and availability please contact oldbury@salvationarmy.org.uk

Each year we help support families in the Black Country with presents for Christmas. We believe that no child should go without as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. 

Please support us by donating NEW toys, crafts and gifts for under 18s to any of our churches or charity shops in the black country. Our church at Oldbury Salvation Army will be open for donations on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the day, but should you wish to drop off at an alternative time please contact us on oldbury@salvationarmy.org.uk