Active Black Country

While canals and open water may seem inviting, you can’t always tell what’s beneath the surface or how deep it is. Learning more about water safety can help prevent drowning & other water-related incidents. 👉 Check out guidance from our Water Safety hub: activeblackcountry.co.uk/water-safety-p…

👉 Finding connection through movement. One resident shared how getting active led to friendships, connection and a real sense of belonging in Sandwell. This is one of the many reasons why we carry out engagement work across the region, to support people and communities 👏

🧘Tai chi sessions are taking off in Sandwell! Hosted weekly at Brasshouse Community Centre, participants say the classes have helped improve their balance, coordination and wellbeing, while reducing stress. 👉 Hear what residents had to say: activeblackcountry.co.uk/news/tai-chi-s…

The Healthy Spaces Team at @WalsallCouncil has launched its Summer Holiday Activity Programme, offering a range of fun, FREE activities in parks and green spaces across the borough. 📅 See list of activities here: ticketsource.com/healthyspaces

☀️ With the summer holidays here, more children and families will be spending time outdoors and around rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs in the Black Country. 🔗 Make sure everyone knows how to stay safe near water this summer. activeblackcountry.co.uk/water-safety-p…

Curious about what Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) really means? Check out #Buddle’s infographic which explains these terms and shares practical tips to help you embed EDI in your organisation: buddle.co/learning-and-s…

👉 Meet Saqib, our Community Engagement Officer for Dudley and Walsall. Saqib plays a huge role in connecting us to the communities we serve, making sure local voices are heard and actively shape what we do. 📲 Get to know more about Saqib's work here: activeblackcountry.co.uk/news/meet-the-…

Great to see so many organisations committed to tackling digital exclusion at the @GoodThingsFdn Digital Nation 2026 launch in the House of Lords. Our Digital Inclusion Manager, Zara Seehra represented us, bringing back ideas to support digital inclusion across the Black Country!

Good luck to the England players with Black Country roots set to star in the World Cup semi v Argentina. We're proud of Jude Bellingham from Stourbridge & Morgan Rogers who attended Sandwell Academy & took part in the Black Country School Games. Read more: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

👏 It’s Black Country Day! Through our work, we meet people from all walks of life, each with their own story, but all connected by the same community spirit that makes the region so special. Check out the Black Country Festival events here: blackcountryfestival.co.uk

🛟 Stay up to date with water safety knowledge Our Water Safety Resource Hub is packed with lesson plans, activities, and interactive videos to help educators and families build awareness around the risks of open water. Visit the Water Safety Hub: activeblackcountry.co.uk/water-safety-p…

🚴 Fantastic to see around 200 people take part in the recent Kidical Mass ride in Wolverhampton. Our Learning Lead Lydia Wilkes had a great time engaging with participants who cycled from East Park to the Molineux and back, celebrating safer streets and active travel.

Hot weather can tempt people to head into open water, but it’s always important to stay safe. Understanding more about water safety can help prevent drownings and other incidents around water. 🔗 Stay safe and visit our Water Safety Resources Hub: activeblackcountry.co.uk/water-safety-p…

📢 Two new members have joined the Active Black Country Board! We're delighted to welcome Kaye Coulthard and Chris Reynolds, who bring a wealth of expertise across finance, healthcare and the public sector. 👉 Find out more: activeblackcountry.co.uk/news/active-bl…

The @YouthSportTrust is inviting schools across the Black Country to get involved in National School Sports Week 2026 ⭐ A celebration of all sports, all movement, and all young people! Sign up today and join the movement: ow.ly/tKCf50ZjF47

📢 Strengthen your club with Power Up Community Sport! We’re proud to be a consortium partner in Power Up Community Sport, a free programme designed to help local clubs, groups and organisations grow stronger and more sustainable. 🔗 Find out more here: sported.org.uk/power-up-commu…

🔎 FREE DBS Eligibility & Reporting webinar Join the West Midlands Sport Welfare Network for an informative online session covering the key aspects of DBS eligibility. 📅 Wednesday 8 July, 6pm - 7:30pm 💻 Online via Teams Register here: ow.ly/wMli50ZjyZc

🛡️ Join the FREE Safeguarding in Sport session delivered by the West Midlands Sport Welfare Network, designed to help you strengthen safeguarding practices across your organisation. 📅 Wednesday 15 July, 6pm-7pm 💻 Online via Teams Register here: ow.ly/UMAk50ZjyQA

Spending time by the canals and waterways can improve people's wellbeing, but it’s always important to put safety first. ⚠️ As temperatures continue to rise, take extra care around water and explore our Water Safety Resource Hub for useful tips: activeblackcountry.co.uk/water-safety-p…

📢 As of today, the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) will become NSPCC Sport. Its new name reflects the team’s longstanding role within the NSPCC and their continued commitment to safeguarding across the sport sector. 👉 Find out more: nspcc.org.uk/sport.