Exercise and Activity Directory

Active Black Country

Active Partnership

A small committed Active Partnership (one of 43 across the England), operating as the strategic lead for Sport and Physical Activity across the Black Country region. Working collaboratively with a range of local partners to inspire and enable people of all ages and abilities to lead an active lifestyle, they support a diverse range of opportunities for individuals that are both inclusive and attainable. To find an activity near you visit the Active Black County homepage and select Get Active to search for a sports club or activity to find places to participate in sport and physical activity.

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Think Active: Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire

Active Partnership

Part of a network of Active Partnerships across England who work collaboratively with local partners to create the conditions for an active nation. Think Active aim to maximise the power and potential of sport and physical activity to engage people with complex lives and keep people living well. To find out more and to see what’s going on in your area, please visit their website.

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Thrive – Birmingham

A gardening for health charity, providing social and therapeutic horticulture (STH) programmes to a wide range of people with varying needs. STH is the process of using plants and gardens to improve physical and mental health as well as communication and thinking skills. They facilitate therapeutic programmes at regional centres in Birmingham, Reading and London and also provide gardening advice for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions to carry on gardening. Additionally, they provide training courses to professionals, career changers and people wanting to understand and work on their own wellbeing.

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FREE Joint Pain Programme – Birmingham

Nuffield Health

A free 12-week Joint Pain Programme embracing the idea that physical activity can manage and prevent joint pain issues. Designed by experts in physical and mental health combining education, physical activity and emotional wellbeing support. And it works… People completing the programme report a significant improvement in symptoms, an improvement in quality of life and feel better able to manage in the long term. In addition to expert advice and hands-on instruction, the programme is delivered in the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centres across the UK in groups of up to ten people, creating a support network and helping you to achieve your goals as a team. You will receive free complete access to all facilities at the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre during the duration of the programme and a significantly discounted full membership after. For more information and how to self refer, please visit their website.

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FREE Joint Pain Programme – Rubery

Nuffield Health

A free 12-week Joint Pain Programme embracing the idea that physical activity can manage and prevent joint pain issues. Designed by experts in physical and mental health combining education, physical activity and emotional wellbeing support. And it works… People completing the programme report a significant improvement in symptoms, an improvement in quality of life and feel better able to manage in the long term. In addition to expert advice and hands-on instruction, the programme is delivered in the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centres across the UK in groups of up to ten people, creating a support network and helping you to achieve your goals as a team. You will receive free complete access to all facilities at the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre during the duration of the programme and a significantly discounted full membership after. For more information and how to self refer, please visit their website.

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Age UK Birmingham

Age UK Birmingham offers an array of gentle exercise activities (as well as other social activities) across the city. These include group walks, walking football and chair based Pilates! For more information please visit their website.

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Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Dudley

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

A programme of weekly short walks across the borough up to 90 minutes in duration. All walks are free and open to all fitness levels so it’s a great way to be active, socialise and have fun. With no pre booking required, simply turn up on the day approximately 10 minutes before the walks starts wearing a comfy pair of shoes and clothing suitable for the weather conditions. For more information, find contact details or view the current scheduled walks please visit our website.

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Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Sandwell

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

Led by the Council’s Public Health Development team, Sandwell Stride offers free weekly walks with planned routes making the most of local green spaces, parks, canals and neighbourhoods across Sandwell. Wherever you are in Sandwell, there is a walk near you! Walking is one of the best exercises to improve and maintain health, is a great way to meet new people, make friends as well as have lots of fun! Simply turn up on the day in a comfortable pair of shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather conditions and you’re ready to start walking. We look forward to meeting you on a walk!

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Age UK Sandwell

An independent local charity working in the community for over 30 years to support older people in later life. With the help of dedicated staff and volunteers, an array of services, ongoing social activities and events are successfully delivered in Sandwell. These include, weekly, reasonably priced and easily accessible gentle exercise classes offering older people the opportunity to not only keep fit, but to socialise and make new friends. To find out more visit the Age UK Sandwell homepage and select Activities and Events and/or Our Services for further details.

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Solihull on the Move

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Would you like to be more active but not sure how?

There are so many fun and free ways to get active this year! From walking groups, table tennis in the parks, great local clubs to get involved with or leisure facilities to take a dip in the pool, learn about all the ways you can get active by visiting Solihull on the Move webpage.

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Striders and Strollers Wellbeing Walks

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

Want to enjoy your local area, meet new people and improve your health? Then come along to one of the Solihull on the Move walking groups! With 13 regular walks to choose from, offering a range of picturesque routes to appreciate as well as explore the local areas, environment and wildlife, all are led by friendly, fully trained volunteer walk leaders. Routes are mostly flat, even and accessible to all regardless of physical ability. The walks generally last around an hour, but some offer a 30 minute shorter alternative. At the end of the walk, there is always an opportunity to buy a cup of tea or coffee and chat to fellow walkers.

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Age UK Solihull

A local, not-for-profit organisation working to support the lives of older people throughout the borough of Solihull and who’s vision is of a world where older people flourish. They provide a wide range of services, ongoing social activities and events to help older people remain independent, connected with the community, healthy and active. One of these is the Postural Stability Exercise Instruction classes, for people aged 65 and over who have a history of falling. To find out more visit the Age UK Solihull homepage and select Activities and Events and/or Our Services for further details.

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Walsall Walk On

Walsall Council

A programme of walking routes within parks and across the local borough countryside, Walsall Walk On offers a range of walks lasting from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours. All walks are delivered by a qualified walk leader and back marker to ensure all age, abilities and fitness levels are able to join in. All walks are free to attend and with no booking required, simply turn up and enjoy.

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FREE Joint Pain Programme – Wolverhampton

Nuffield Health

A free 12-week Joint Pain Programme embracing the idea that physical activity can manage and prevent joint pain issues. Designed by experts in physical and mental health combining education, physical activity and emotional wellbeing support. And it works… People completing the programme report a significant improvement in symptoms, an improvement in quality of life and feel better able to manage in the long term. In addition to expert advice and hands-on instruction, the programme is delivered in the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centres across the UK in groups of up to ten people, creating a support network and helping you to achieve your goals as a team. You will receive free complete access to all facilities at the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre during the duration of the programme and a significantly discounted full membership after. For more information and how to self refer please visit their website.

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Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Wolverhampton

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

A community based local voluntary scheme partnered with National Ramblers, offering  well organised walks throughout the City of Wolverhampton. All walks are free, friendly, led by trained Walk Leaders and last between 30 – 90 minutes. They are a great way to get active, meet new people and have fun! If you would like to join a walk, simply turn up 10 minutes before the start time (with a comfortable pair of shoes and clothing to suit the weather conditions) on the day. For more information, find contact details or view the current scheduled Walks please visit our website.

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