📢 An incredible opportunity for teachers and educators in the Black Country! TCS is giving 50 teachers from schools across the UK the chance to take part in the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon. Find out more and enter here: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/…

We caught up with Rob Bruce, CEO of Dorothy Parkes Centre, at their Smethwick allotments to ask him how community groups can help improve people’s mental wellbeing. Hear his views on the difference local connection and support can make. Watch the video to find out more.

🌳 Thank you to One Walsall for inviting us to their annual Mental Health and Homelessness Walk in Brownshill. It was inspiring to connect with local organisations that support people and change lives for the better 👏

📲 Being digitally connected can open doors to more active lives. For #GetOnlineWeek, we're highlighting the important role digital inclusion plays in helping people across the Black Country discover opportunities to move more and improve their wellbeing.

📢 The Dorothy Parkes Centre announced that it had successfully secured £375,138 in lottery funding. We saw first-hand how much it benefits the community. This funding is fantastic news, giving a strong platform to the centre to continue its vital work for many years to come 👏

📢 Sport for Change Cities exhibition celebrates lives transformed through sport in Wolverhampton Photos taken by Debbie Bellingham. 👉 Discover the stories and find out how sport is changing lives in Wolverhampton: connectsport.co.uk/news/exhi…

This Girl Can’s Move for 10 campaign is helping women get active. We believe moving more can benefit everyone, so we're sharing this message with women across the Black Country, helping them lead more active, healthier lives. Find out more: ow.ly/oUpW50ZS7KX

The Community Connection event in Wolverhampton raised £1,500 for @DementiaUK! Hosted by Wolverhampton Cricket Club and Memory Lane Companions, around 150 people enjoyed activities including cricket, arts & crafts, and movement sessions. A huge well done to everyone involved👏

The Active Black Country team rolled up their sleeves at Dorothy Parkes Community Allotments in Smethwick, and volunteered by helping prepare the green spaces for local people to enjoy 🌳 It was a brilliant day of digging, harvesting, painting and giving back 👏

Dudley's Healthy Me schools programme has had a massive impact on inactive Year 5 pupils, giving them opportunities to try fun, accessible activities and develop their confidence, motivation and enjoyment of being active. 👉 Read the full story here: activeblackcountry.co.uk/new…

📢 Join @One_Walsall’s World Mental Health and Homelessness Walk. It’s a great chance to get your steps in, meet others and celebrate the work happening across Walsall. 🔗 Find out more and register your attendance: onewalsall.org/events/world-…

2,708 people took part in Park Yoga across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton, showing growing demand for free, accessible ways to move more and improve physical & mental wellbeing 👏 👉 Read the full story about @parkyogauk's success: ow.ly/ZRhc50ZTpcw

Richard Bradford, our Education Programme Manager, attended the Multi-Sport Community of Practice in Manchester, connecting with partners and sharing learning on creating welcoming spaces that help more people overcome barriers to activity.

New DBS changes for sports clubs & organisations. Changes may affect some volunteers who regularly work with children. Sports organisations should check whether the new rules apply & whether action is needed. 👉 Find out more in the UK Coaching guidance: ow.ly/LLSF50ZTQsH

🚶 October is International Walk to School Month! This year, @livingstreets is shining a spotlight on how walking and wheeling to school can support children’s mental health and wellbeing. 👉 For more information, check out: livingstreets.org.uk/October

🎉 The Ageing Well Festival is back this October! From now until 31 October, communities across Dudley Borough can enjoy a month packed with activities designed to help people stay active and look after their wellbeing. 👉 Find out more: healthydudley.co.uk/ageing-w…

📢 Great news from our Sandwell partners! Steppingstones in the Community won Outstanding Community Group, while Wednesbury Connecting Communities was 2nd runner-up at the Community Inspiration Awards. Fantastic recognition for their community work! 👏

📣 Do you work with young people aged 10 to 18 in the Black Country? We need your help to make sure young people’s voices are heard For more info, email [email protected] by 30 October. You can also fill in the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/BCCAMHS

30 eligible staff at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust have received free bikes, making cycling more accessible for different journeys. Funded by ABC and Dudley Council’s Commonwealth Games legacy, the scheme supports healthier lifestyles. 🔗 Read more: activeblackcountry.co.uk/new…

Schools can be a great asset to your sports club, from facility hire to internal promotion for students. Guidance from #Buddle explores how your organisation can work effectively with Black Country schools to develop your organisation further: buddle.co/learning-and-suppo…