Friar Park
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Active Black Country have identified this area as a priority ward. Over the coming months we will be engaging with residents and deliverers to understand local wants and needs with a view to tackling inactivity. The project is called Black Country Moving.
Key Networks and Initiatives
- Sandwell MBC Public Health
- Move More Sandwell community referral scheme launches Jan 2020
- Sandwell MBC Sport and Leisure
- New Physical Activity and Sport strategy to be launched in 2020.
- Black Country Fund
- Sport England funded pilot into 8 priority wards
Health Centres
- Village Medical Centre
- Oakeswell Health Centre (located just outside ward)
Education Centres
- Wodensborough Ormiston Academy (Secondary)
- Mesty Croft Academy (Primary)
- Tameside Primary School
- The Priory Primary School
- Park Hill Primary School
Faith Centres
- Central Methodist Church
- Elim Pentecostal Church
- St Francis of Assisi CofE Church
Places to be Active
- Friar Park Millennium Centre
- Brunswick Park (located just outside ward)
- Friar Park Open Space (outdoor gym)
- Pulse Soccer and Fitness
- River Tame
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