News
11/01/2021
WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport, is delighted to announce the forthcoming release of 10 new online workouts, aimed specifically at primary and secondary aged disabled children.
05/01/2021
New accessible pre-recorded videos to support disabled people to get active at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
05/01/2021
Aldi and Team GB are challenging young people aged 5–14 from England, Scotland and Wales to get creative and design their own original recipe, inspired by Team GB.
04/01/2021
An England-wide survey of over 5,000 adults has found that eight in ten (80%) of adults aged 18+ have made the active decision to make changes to their lifestyle in 2021, with seven in 10 (68%) saying...
04/01/2021
We are seeking an external consultant to work with us to undertake a refresh of the Black Country Sector Skills Action Plan based on clear demand led evidence-based approach.
17/12/2020
City of Wolverhampton Council will create two brand new cycle routes along major roads next year after securing government funding.
02/12/2020
Get Set to Eat Fresh are excited to announce the return of Kevin the Carrot, the star of Aldi’s Christmas advert for a fourth year running, with the new healthy eating resources titled ‘Kevin’s...
30/11/2020
It's that time again and this year, more than ever before, we all need to look after ourselves but also have some fun! Across the 24 days of December we have activities that anyone can get involved...
17/11/2020
In partnership with Walsall Council, Dudley Council, Sandwell Council, City of Wolverhampton Council and WM Network, Active Black Country are developing walks, cycles routes and discovery games to...
17/11/2020
As further pandemic restrictions take effect in England, the Home Office has joined forces with charities including the NSPCC, Barnardo’s and The Children’s Society to launch a new campaign to protect...
16/11/2020
The Starley Network of safe cycle routes across the West Midlands will benefit from a £13 million Government active travel grant announced today. The second round of Active Travel Fund money, will go...
09/11/2020
Welcome to the first edition of the Dudley Schools PE Bulletin
06/11/2020
On Saturday 31 October, the Prime Minister announced that a new set of national restrictions will come into force as of Thursday 5 November. We believe that the power of sport and physical activity...
30/10/2020
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport has had to adapt provision to make sure that we continue to reach disabled people in their homes, to provide...
21/10/2020
A new course available in the British Orienteering eLearning offers a fresh approach to the ‘Introduction to Orienteering’ course’.
16/10/2020
The daily schedule for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been released today, with the organisers confirming which sports will be held on each of the 11 days of competition and urging fans to...
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