Penny Appeal provides #BrumTogether hygiene pack supplies

International charity, Penny Appeal, is one of the latest charities to support the #BrumTogether campaign. The news comes after Direct Line made a £100,000 donation from its Community Fund to #BrumTogether. The donation’s been used to pay for 11,000 essential supply packs, which include 6,500 hygiene packs. Penny Appeal are

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10 ideas for keeping the kids entertained during lockdown

Between home-schooling and work, and generally making sure younger family members are occupied, there’s a lot for parents to juggle and think about right now. If your children are of school age, they may be able to spend some of their time tuning into virtual lessons and doing their homework.

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#BrumTogether thanks Direct Line for £100,000 donation

The #BrumTogether campaign has been given a financial boost in the form of a £100,000 donation from insurance firm, Direct Line. The donation from Direct Line’s Community Fund will be used to pay for vital supplies for Birmingham babies, families and vulnerable residents in need during the COVID-19 crisis. It

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Field Dynamics helps #BrumTogether provide targeted food support

Support for our #BrumTogether campaign is widespread, with so many individuals, businesses, charities and faith groups all coming together to provide essential help across the city. The campaign is being delivered by a network of grassroots organisations, including The Active Wellbeing Society. More than 60 organisations are currently working together

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Kindness is also Contagious….

In uncertain times, like these, caring for each other and our communities has been proven to make us feel better. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen amazing work taking place in communities as people have chosen to rally together and support those who are isolating or most vulnerable. Hundreds

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The Active Wellbeing Society update 18.03.20

In light of current circumstances, The Active Wellbeing Society has made the decision to refocus its work in supporting our community. This decision has been made in consideration of our members, their friends, families and the wider community, in accordance to government advice. From Friday 20th March we will not

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Easter Activities

FREE Easter Activities from Big Birmingham Bikes Monday 15th April to Thursday 18th AprilChildren’s learn to ride a bike/ Bikeability Sessions *Shard End Wellbeing Centre and Small Heath Wellbeing Centre

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5 Steps to wellbeing

What is the difference between health and wellbeing? Health is a state of the overall mental and physical state of a person; the absence of disease. Whereas wellbeing is a way of life that aims to enhance well-being and refers to a more holistic whole-of-life experience which also includes emotional

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Ride Active

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

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