Active Black Country

More daylight. More time to get outdoors 🌟 We’re proud to support @DCMS' Let’s Move campaign, encouraging families across Sandwell to build more movement into everyday life. 👉 Discover ways to help your family get active together: nhs.uk/LetsMove

📢 We asked our CEO, Ian Carey, a few questions to help you get to know him a little better - from what drives his passion for physical activity to what he loves most about the Black Country. 👉 Read the full Q&A here: ow.ly/whK550YsSvO

👏 We had a great time connecting with the community at the Glow & Grow event at Merry Hill Shopping Centre. We enjoyed meeting visitors, sharing what we do and having great conversations around women’s health and wellbeing. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our stand!

📢 We spoke with Dudley MP Sonia Kumar at the NOWT Women’s Health Bus Tour for International Women’s Day! It was great to discuss the importance of raising awareness around women’s health and wellbeing. 🎥 Watch our conversation with Sonia Kumar. @dudleymbc @HealthyDudley

💬 Your voice matters At Active Black Country, we’re passionate about helping local people to be active. If you've worked with us, we'd love you to complete our Stakeholder Survey. Have your say on how we can work better together. 👉 Complete the survey ow.ly/fuhs50XSnUZ

We’re proud to be celebrating International Women’s Day at the Women’s Health Bus Tour in Dudley. Join us on 6 March alongside a range of organisations. The event aims to make conversations about women’s health more accessible & supportive. Find out more blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/news-events-1/…

💡Research shows that daily movement can help boost children’s wellbeing. To help children feel happier & healthier the NHS recommends 60 mins of physical activity each day including 30 mins taking place outside school. Find out more: nhs.uk/LetsMove #LetsMoveSandwell!

Share your thoughts for a chance to WIN one of 10 Amazon, supermarket, or energy vouchers! 💷 We’d love to hear what matters most to you when it comes to being active. 👉 Take the survey here: ow.ly/9eAc50YkaRZ

📢 Expanding community engagement at Lyng Centre in West Bromwich. We spoke with residents about what’s stopping them from being more active, from health challenges to not knowing where to look. This feedback is helping us create a more active, healthier Black Country 👏

📢 The TCS Mini @LondonMarathon in schools is back for 2026! It's a great opportunity to bring the inspiration of a major sporting event to your Black Country school community & encourage children to be active together. 👉 Register here & find out more ow.ly/Fvn250Yk61v

☀️ Lighter days mean more chances to get moving in Sandwell. Activity doesn’t have to take hours – 10 minutes of moving counts! The NHS recommends 60 mins of daily movement for children to be happier and healthier. Find ideas 👉 nhs.uk/LetsMove #LetsMoveSandwell @DCMS

Two new online workshops to support clubs and sports organisations. 📌 Flooding Your Club with Volunteers 🔗 Register: ow.ly/emuT50YeetX 📌 Conflict Management Skills for Club Welfare Officers 🔗 Register: ow.ly/Thc650Yeeu1 See posters for more information.

📢 We’re stepping up our community engagement across the Black Country. Active Black Country is expanding this work across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton to understand what helps & what holds people back from being active 🏃‍♀️ 👉 Read more here: ow.ly/GuJO50Yh0Xv

📢 Invitation to Tender: Website Developer Active Black Country is seeking a web developer to create a functional, user-friendly website that is accessible and easy to use for all audiences. 📅 Deadline: 5pm, Mon 9 March 2026 🔗 View details & apply: ow.ly/Nufo50YgYrn

Pickleball at Courtside, Stourbridge showed us why pickleball is a growth sport🎾 Easy to learn, great for wellbeing & open to everyone. Thanks to the club for inviting us to see pickleball in action. We're excited to get more people in the Black Country to play & stay active👏

Do you run a sports club or community organisation? Active Black Country is planning to launch a series of face‑to‑face training opportunities to strengthen local clubs and community groups. 👉 To help us shape the programme, we’d appreciate your input: ow.ly/nqau50YcHU3

📢 Have your say! Active Black Country and local councils have launched a survey to understand what helps or stops people being active. Your views will shape future opportunities, partnerships and decisions across the Black Country. 👉 Share your voice: ow.ly/Qvr950YbE7Y

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week. At Active Black Country, we’re committed to supporting young people’s wellbeing. We work with partners to create safe spaces where they can be active and feel supported. Explore our Impact Report to learn more:ow.ly/4tmw50YbAUm

Our Community Engagement Officer joined a Digital IT class at Brushstrokes Community Centre in Sandwell to learn about people’s digital skills & barriers. Inspiring to see learners motivated, supportive & eager to build confidence. Thanks Brushstrokes for the brilliant session!👏

February is the perfect time to build momentum and sharpen how your club operates. Buddle supports sports clubs and organisations with practical sessions designed to help you grow, try new ideas and strengthen your impact. 👉 Explore workshops: ow.ly/Q93t50Y81aN