Active Black Country

@BCbeactive

Helping the Black Country get active, feel better and live healthier, happier lives.

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Active Black Country@BCbeactive · May 7

Let’s move, move together! 🏃‍♀️ We’ve teamed up with Local Authorities to launch the #MoveTogether campaign and help get Black Country residents moving 🚴‍♂️ As a charity, we’re passionate about helping local people enjoy all the benefits of a more active lifestyle 🙌

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Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jul 21

🧠 Sport can do wonders for young people’s mental health Young people aged 11-16 had a blast @Sport4LifeUK 's multi-sport camp at Hadley Stadium, developing skills & improving wellbeing. We're proud to support projects like this that help people lead active, healthier lives 👏

BCbeactive's tweet image. 🧠 Sport can do wonders for young people’s mental health

Young people aged 11-16 had a blast @Sport4LifeUK 's multi-sport camp at Hadley Stadium, developing skills &amp; improving wellbeing.

We're proud to support projects like this that help people lead active, healthier lives 👏

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Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jul 1

🌿 Community-led hikes making a difference! Abrahamic Foundation, based in Sandwell, brought families together at Lickey Hills and Carding Mill Valley 🌳 helping people move more and connect with nature. 👏 A great example of local action supporting a healthier Black Country.

BCbeactive's tweet image. 🌿 Community-led hikes making a difference!

Abrahamic Foundation, based in Sandwell, brought families together at Lickey Hills and Carding Mill Valley 🌳 helping people move more and connect with nature.

👏 A great example of local action supporting a healthier Black Country.

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Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jul 25

📢 For Welfare leads in sport and physical activity clubs and groups. Join the free DBS Eligibility Webinar on Tuesday 6 August, delivered by Sport Welfare Leads from West Midlands-based Active Partnerships. 🔗 Create safer sport and register here: shorturl.at/BjhLU

BCbeactive's tweet image. 📢 For Welfare leads in sport and physical activity clubs and groups.

Join the free DBS Eligibility Webinar on Tuesday 6 August, delivered by Sport Welfare Leads from West Midlands-based Active Partnerships.

🔗 Create safer sport and register here: shorturl.at/BjhLU

Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jul 23

👏 How two Walsall fitness and nutrition programmes delivered by Make More helped inactive adults build healthier habits. We’re proud to work with partners to remove barriers and build healthier, more active Black Country communities. Read more here activeblackcountry.co.uk/news/fitness-a…

Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jul 18

Coaches across the Black Country came together for the Play Their Way ‘Showing Up’ event in Walsall 🙌 The session highlighted how child-first coaching helps young people enjoy sport, feel included and stay active for life ☀️ Find out more here: playtheirway.org

BCbeactive's tweet image. Coaches across the Black Country came together for the Play Their Way ‘Showing Up’ event in Walsall 🙌

The session highlighted how child-first coaching helps young people enjoy sport, feel included and stay active for life ☀️

Find out more here: playtheirway.org

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Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jul 16

Weekly yoga is making an impact across the Black Country! Park Yoga runs outdoor sessions every Sunday – free, inclusive & open to all 🌳 People say it’s boosted their mood, helped them unwind & feel more connected 🧠 Check out your local session here: parkyoga.co/venues/

BCbeactive's tweet image. Weekly yoga is making an impact across the Black Country!

Park Yoga runs outdoor sessions every Sunday – free, inclusive &amp; open to all 🌳

People say it’s boosted their mood, helped them unwind &amp; feel more connected 🧠

Check out your local session here: parkyoga.co/venues/

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Sport England@Sport_England · Jul 14

To help support local residents with their physical and mental health, @BCbeactive, a local health centre, Health & Beyond and the @CanalRiverTrust have joined together to run weekly accessible walks along the canal in Bilston. With 18 to 24 members taking part each week the…

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Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jul 14

We’re gearing up for the next phase of Move Together 💪 This time, we’re highlighting the Black Country’s beautiful canal routes flowing through Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton. We want to bring more awareness to these spaces and help people lead more active lives👏

BCbeactive's tweet image. We’re gearing up for the next phase of Move Together 💪

This time, we’re highlighting the Black Country’s beautiful canal routes flowing through Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall &amp; Wolverhampton.

We want to bring more awareness to these spaces and help people lead more active lives👏

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Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jul 11

Join the Sport Welfare Network for a free DBS Eligibility Webinar on Wednesday 6 August from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. You’ll learn: ✅ When someone is eligible for a DBS check ✅ The different levels of DBS checks ✅ How the DBS Update Service works Book here: shorturl.at/rD3NB

BCbeactive's tweet image. Join the Sport Welfare Network for a free DBS Eligibility Webinar on Wednesday 6 August from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

You’ll learn:
✅ When someone is eligible for a DBS check
✅ The different levels of DBS checks
✅ How the DBS Update Service works

Book here: shorturl.at/rD3NB

Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jul 11

In Oldbury, Lion Farm Action Centre ran a six-week fitness programme which helped locals move more, feel better and make new friends 🧠 Over time, participants felt stronger, more balanced and less isolated. When activity fits into people's lives, real impact is made 👏

BCbeactive's tweet image. In Oldbury, Lion Farm Action Centre ran a six-week fitness programme which helped locals move more, feel better and make new friends 🧠

Over time, participants felt stronger, more balanced and less isolated.

When activity fits into people's lives, real impact is made 👏

Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jul 10

📣 Our social community is growing! Thanks for following us and staying connected. Want more updates, news and stories? Follow us on our other platforms too 👇 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/ActiveBlackCou… 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/activeblackcou… 💼 LinkedIn: Active Black Country

Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jul 8

🌳 What’s a Park Yoga session really like? Every Sunday until September, head over to one of the venues in Dudley, Sandwell or Wolverhampton and experience it for yourself. This is your time to feel good! 🧘 @parkyogauk

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Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jul 4

🌳 From isolation to connection. Older adults in West Bromwich are walking further, feeling better and forming lasting friendships, all thanks to weekly mindfulness walks led by @SikhHelpLine. 👏 This is the power of inclusive, community-led activity.

BCbeactive's tweet image. 🌳 From isolation to connection.

Older adults in West Bromwich are walking further, feeling better and forming lasting friendships, all thanks to weekly mindfulness walks led by @SikhHelpLine.

👏 This is the power of inclusive, community-led activity.

Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jul 3

📢 Looking for something fun and exciting to do? Come along to the FREE Smethwick Summer Sports Festival this Saturday 5 July! No need to book - just turn up and have fun. Don’t miss out! See poster below for more details 👇

BCbeactive's tweet image. 📢 Looking for something fun and exciting to do?

Come along to the FREE Smethwick Summer Sports Festival this Saturday 5 July!

No need to book - just turn up and have fun. Don’t miss out!

See poster below for more details 👇

Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jun 30

Over 1,000 pupils from 88 schools came together for the 14th Black Country School Games at Walsall Campus🙌 From kabaddi to judo, young people had the chance to try something new, build confidence, and experience the joy of being active. 🔗Find out more: activeblackcountry.co.uk/news/school-ga…

BCbeactive's tweet image. Over 1,000 pupils from 88 schools came together for the 14th Black Country School Games at Walsall Campus🙌

From kabaddi to judo, young people had the chance to try something new, build confidence, and experience the joy of being active.

🔗Find out more: activeblackcountry.co.uk/news/school-ga…

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Aldersley Sport@AldersleySport · Jun 26

Huge congratulations to our Year 9 & 10 girls handball team who brought home the bronze medal at the Black Country Games, proudly representing Wolverhampton! 🥉💪 @BCbeactive We’re so proud of your effort & achievement! 👏🔥 #AldersleySport #APE #AlwaysPursuingExcellence

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Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jun 25

📢 Want to make coaching more empowering and fun for young people? Join @playtheirway for a hands-on workshop designed to put kids at the heart of the experience. 👉 Paid coaches book here: shorturl.at/Xq6mo 👉 Volunteer coaches book here: shorturl.at/67LP9

BCbeactive's tweet image. 📢 Want to make coaching more empowering and fun for young people?

Join @playtheirway for a hands-on workshop designed to put kids at the heart of the experience.

👉 Paid coaches book here: shorturl.at/Xq6mo

👉 Volunteer coaches book here: shorturl.at/67LP9

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Active Black Country@BCbeactive · Jun 24

💪Boosting confidence through self-defence. A 6-week class in Sandwell gave people aged 60+ the skills to feel safer, stronger and more independent 👏 💚 Run by Oneness Seva and funded by GOGA, it shows how local projects can change lives!

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