News
16/10/2020
Wolverhampton’s green, leafy parks and open spaces are amongst the best in the world, winning the Green Flag Awards.
09/10/2020
The Black Country School Games has gone online for the academic year 2020/21 with virtual competitions running from September until December in each local authority along with a monthly Battle of the...
09/10/2020
Residents are being encouraged to take advantage of free cycle checks this autumn after City of Wolverhampton Council successfully bid for further funds under the Big Bike Revival scheme.
08/10/2020
More than 200 people who hadn’t been in the saddle for a decade, or had ever cycled with their family, have started cycling thanks to free sessions in the region’s parks this summer.
05/10/2020
Women in Sport, the leading UK charity that researches sport purely from the perspective of women and girls, has today launched #TimeTogether, a new national campaign which will empower daughters and...
01/10/2020
Hundreds more children and young people in Wolverhampton will receive support with their emotional and mental wellbeing after the HeadStart programme was extended for an extra year.
30/09/2020
Disabled people and those with long term health conditions are getting the opportunity to tell decision makers how to improve access to physical activities, post-lockdown.
24/09/2020
109 schools, 34,613 pupils and 34 organisations are dedicating one hour a day to wellbeing and health through the Black Country Rainbow Hour.
23/09/2020
Following yesterday’s announcement on new rules for adults playing team sports indoors, Sport England have pulled together answers to some of the key questions.
21/09/2020
Activity Alliance is excited to reveal the new updated eLearning course, Delivering an excellent service for disabled customers. With refreshed content, the online module sets out to empower...
08/09/2020
Over half of parents say their children's mental wellbeing has been one of their biggest worries during Covid
02/09/2020
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is to help more business leaders, across the East and West Midlands, support their employees’ mental health and wellbeing, post-lockdown.
28/08/2020
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has teamed up with Love to Ride to encourage more people to get out and about on their bikes.
27/08/2020
UK Coaching has confirmed that UK Coaching Week 2020 will take place from the 14-20 September.
26/08/2020
Birmingham 2022 is inviting the best sporting facilities in the West Midlands to apply to become official training venues, giving them the opportunity to host international athletes from across the...
25/08/2020
Active Black Country are working with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) as part of their Big Summer of Cycling & Walking to support the development of the social prescribing of Rolling...
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