Challenge 12 – Wild Card

We’ve set you challenges to get you going Wild, but you can create your own challenges, and do what you want to do – be adventurous and enjoy yourself outdoors (adhering to government guidelines)   Please send us your pictures using #brumtogether #wildtogether and on our Active Communitites Going Wild Facebook

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Challenge 12 – Wild Card

We’ve set you challenges to get you going Wild, but you can create your own challenges, and do what you want to do – be adventurous and enjoy yourself outdoors (adhering to government guidelines)   Please send us your pictures using #brumtogether #wildtogether and on our Active Communitites Going Wild Facebook

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Everyday Wild Challenge Weekly roundup

Social distancing is a vital measure which will help slow the spread of Coronavirus. But this doesn’t mean that people must be socially isolated. There are many ways that people can feel socially connected and supported. Being around nature can help reduce negative feelings and make us feel better emotionally.

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Challenge 11 – Super Moon

Super Moon Challenge? In the early hours of Wednesday morning it will be a full moon, meaning on Tuesday evening we have the chance to see it rise. The full moon like the sun, rises in the east and on Tuesday just before 7pm will be the time to see

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Challenge 10 – Symbol of Joy

Symbol of Hope and Joy ? We look at Spring and Easter as a time of hope and joy, so this weeks overall theme is hope and connection. Today’s challenge over the course of the week is to have a fully assembled symbol of hope by Easter Saturday, using objects from

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The Active Wellbeing Society Launches Virtual Activity Finder

The Active Wellbeing Society are the first provider in the country to launch the first of its kind OpenActive-enabled live stream and on demand Virtual Activity Finder at https://theaws.co.uk/virtual/ You can search and find live streams or on demand activities for anything from cooking, reading, online learning, dancing and even

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Challenge 9 – Sharing hope

Today’s challenge is to share with us what’s giving you hope and who’s inspiring you at these unprecedented times…? Let’s share and spread love, happiness and hope? ? Today⏰ From 1pm? Home? For more info: https://theaws.co.uk/everyday-wild-challenge/ #BrumTogether

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Challenge 8 – Spotting Trees

‪For today’s challenge please see the below, in association with @BhamTrees4Life ‬and @thewoodlandtrust ‪? Today‬‪⏰ From 1pm‬‪? Home‬‪? For more information: theaws.co.uk/everyday-wild-… ‬ ‪#BrumTogether‬ While adhering to the strict social distancing rules, why not, while on your daily walk use the Woodland Trust’s Twigged link to spot and recognise trees in your local area. Its fun,

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Challenge 7 – Windowsill Garden

CHALLENGE 7? Make your own windowsill garden! ? Now’s the time of year to get planting, but what if you can’t get out? No worries, because your windowsill is probably the best place to grow things on ready for the outdoors anyway, or just to make it look nice! ? ? Today⏰ From 1pm? Home? For

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Staying Connected

We are all at risk of feeling isolated and lonely over the coming weeks, with Covid-19 guidance advising people to stay home and limit social contact. Vulnerable groups and older people will be feeling particularly affected by these changes. Social distancing is a vital measure which will help slow the

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Challenge 6 – In the night garden

CHALLENGE 6 ? For today we’re sharing a great challenge from Ranger Dean at Bournville Virtual Forest School for you to have a go at! ? Today⏰ From 1pm? Home? Check out all of social media pages to see what we’re up to: Twitter/Instagram: @TAWSociety, Facebook: @theaws (join our Active Communities Going Wild group!), Website: www.theaws.co.uk/everyday-wild-challenge/

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Wilding wishes

Challenge 5 – Wilding Wishes

CHALLENGE 5 ? Find beauty and happiness in the little things but also remember to dream big?? Every time you feel the urge to get out, write it down, put it in the jar and create your ultimate bucket list! Photograph your best ideas so we can share them and inspire

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Staying at Home: Lifestyle Advice

Staying at home is a complete upheaval of most people’s day to day routines. This can feel very strange and uncertain, so it’s important to stick to a routine where possible. This will give you a sense of normality and control over your situation. It can be a very anxious

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Staying At Home: How to Stay Active

Self-isolation means that we all have to change our way of thinking when it comes to being active. Being active can mean many things including; cleaning the house, gardening, dancing to music and even getting up to make a cup of tea can all count as movement. The World Health

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Staying at Home: How to Stay Healthy

Whether you are self-isolating or on lockdown, we will all be spending a lot more time at home over the coming months. But there are plenty of things we can do to make sure we feel healthy in both our bodies and our minds. Establishing a routine around your time

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Challenge 4 – Noticing Birds

CHALLENGE 4 ? What bird song can you hear?   Go and hang out with your local birds this evening, and why not try set your alarm early tomorrow morning for the dawn chorus (5:45am)Send us your videos, photos, sound clips of birds singing! ? Today⏰ From 1pm? Home? For access to the printable pdf: https://zcu.io/BMsI

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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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Challenge 3 Flowers & Plants

CHALLENGE 3 ? What flowers and plants do you have in your garden or local green area? ? Fancy doing a scavenger hunt and drawing your favourite?Send us your pictures ?? ? Today⏰ From 1pm? Home? For access to the printable pdf: https://zcu.io/BMsI #BrumTogether

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