Salma talks to us about the benefits of time attending our classes. Talking Art de-stresses me. It’s my time on a Friday. First, I get to do the aerobics class, then afterwards I come to the Talking Art. It’s brilliant. I made new friends. I found out about this center
A former homeless man who overcame a life of crime and addiction; a woman who learned to cycle at fifty, and a ten-year-old boy who thought his condition would stop him ever learning to ride a bike, have all been awarded the UK’s first “Real Yellow Jersey” for cycling excellence.
First published 9th October 2019 on Runners Word: Rick Pearson Head to Balsall Heath, a working-class area of Birmingham, on certain nights of the week and you’re likely to see something rare in our sport: a large group of Asian women running together. They are part of Saheli Hub, a
The People’s Heritage Co-operative and our community partners are seeking Artists to support a community heritage project, ‘Represent’. There are two separate commissions available for this opportunity working alongside talented, creative and curious community participants to develop work for a touring pop-up exhibition in Spring 2020. Could you support community
Birmingham-based photographer Alison Baskerville has been documenting the experiences of women and non-binary people with a passion for cycling. “I wanted to create a piece of work which expresses how the range of cycling we access is so diverse – from those who cycle around a park to those who
Distributed through schools and communities alongside programmes; Go Ride, Ride Active and Bikeability and through local Community Cycle Clubs, the loaned bikes have enabled a range of children of ages up to 15 to get on a bike for the first time, or more regularly. The bikes have offered not
‘Group activity’ is a phrase that can instil fear in some people, but the additional benefits of group compared to solo exercise can make it something to get excited about. Sessions that actively encourage communication amongst participants are more friendly- helping build a supportive network you can rely on. This
The HSBC UK Bike Bank loan scheme has helped motivate many families to be more active and get outside, creating a new social activity to enjoy together. For recipients of the bikes who also love technology, it has offered them an alternative, more dynamic activity for them to engage with
Understanding that children grow out of bikes as they do with clothes and shoes, the HSBC UK Bike Bank is a long-term loan scheme. The recipient child can use the bike for as long as it is suitable for them, and then exchange it for the next size up bike
Whether you walk much or not, the chances are you spend more time walking alone rather than with other people. However, walking can become a much more fun and enjoyable activity when you do it with others. Working as a team to support, motivate and encourage each other, walking groups
Promoting a cleaner, healthier and greener way to get around the city is a key aim of the HSBC UK Bike Bank scheme. Loaning a bike also gives people new freedom to be able to travel in an alternative way- and for free. Natasha says “We are all enjoying taking
At Festivals for Future we asked a simple question – How do we tackle global problems locally?
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