Exploring ways for local people to become more active: Thursday, 3rd October 2024
Sandwell Council have been working with Triathlon England and local community groups to design and develop more community-based opportunities for local people to take part in swimming, cycling or running/walking within their communities. The partners have worked with organisations such as Brushstrokes, Stepping Stones in the Community, Dynamic Kids and Langley Lodge to establish opportunities such as local walks, bike hubs and swimming groups.
The partners would like to invite you and leaders from within the community to the meeting.
- Title: Connecting your Community & Transforming Lives: Engaging in Swim, Bike, Run/Walk for an active and fulfilled life
- Date: Thursday 3rd October 2024
- Time: 1 pm to 3 pm or 6 pm to 8 pm
- Venue: West Smethwick Park Pavilion, West Smethwick Park, West Park Road, Smethwick, B67 7JJ
Audience: The session is for community groups/faith settings or volunteers who are interested in exploring what swimming, cycling, running or walking could look like within your community.
More information: The session will look at exploring ways to engage and inspire more people to be more active within your community, plus:
- The benefits of physical activity, local opportunities for taking part and how your community can access these
- Barriers to being active within your community and possible solutions to overcome these
- What swimming, cycling, running/ walking could look like in your community
- Partnership working and how to bring your vision to life.
Please book your place by e-mailing Nasmin_Hussain@sandwell.gov.uk stating what session you will be able to attend and how many people from your group will be attending.
The team look forward to seeing you on Thursday, 3rd October 2024.