Ride Active is a partnership between British Cycling and Big Birmingham Bikes, aimed at providing fun, social cycling practice activities for adults, in safe, secure environments such as parks and multi-use games areas. These sessions allow you to practice and improve your skills, cycle in a group and meet other
If you haven’t already heard, Stechford arts trail launched in July 2018 and is a new art and walking trail with sites dotted around the East Birmingham neighbourhoods of Stechford, Glebe Farm and North Yardley. All 10 new public art pieces have been created with the help of residents, community
Active Parks bring Football back to life for older players on Victoria Common, Northfield, with free ‘walking football’.
Whether you’re a keen runner or a total newbie who doesn’t know where to start, now is the time to tie those laces and hit the pavements and parks – that’s what more and more people in Handsworth, Birmingham, are doing every day. Many of us dread the thought of
Another significant milestone passes for the Active Wellbeing Society as we hold our first Annual General Meeting.
A lot of people tell me that they don’t have time to do exercise or be active as they are busy at home being Mum. There are ways that you can get your heart rate up though doing everyday tasks. Pop some music on when you’re doing your housework. It’s
Our partner Rufia was in-touch with us to organise a street event for all the residents of her road Dewsbury Grove, in Perry Barr on the 2nd of September. This the neighbourhoods second closure, that they’ve got behind this summer.
Join us on Saturday 15th September 3pm to 4:30 pm for a ‘Right to Vote’ walk starting in Victoria Square outside the Council House and visit where Birmingham people, politicians and activists fought for our right to vote. Contact Marcus Belben to find out more or phone 07784302283 to book
The Mad Summer Hare returned for a second time in 2018 following its hugely successful launch in 2017 by the organisers of the ever popular Mad March Hare. Mark completed all 100 miles on his free orange bike from Big Birmingham Bikes.
On the 6th of August residents of King Edwards Close came together to celebrate 56 years since Jamaica leaving British colonial rule in 1962.
“Running is free, you can do it anywhere and it can do wonders for your physical and mental health. There are lots of wonderful places to run in Birmingham, including our beautiful parks and the canal network.” “RUN Birmingham will cater for everyone, from the nervous novice through to
Help us look after the city’s green spaces by taking action and getting involved in the Greener Birmingham Day Out 24th June. This Free family friendly fun event is open to all.
Manor House, Hay Hall Business Park, Redfern Road, Tyseley, Birmingham,
West Midlands, B11 2BE.
The Active Wellbeing Society Limited (registered no.7595) is a charitable community benefit society