News
17/02/2021
British Wheelchair Basketball, the governing body for the sport in the UK, has joined forces with four leading organisations in its bid to double participation in the sport.
11/02/2021
Residents, community organisations and businesses with innovative ideas to help local areas recover from the effects of the pandemic are being offered the chance to win funding and support of up to...
11/02/2021
WV Virtual Squad is back for February half term and is offering Wolverhampton children, young people and families online activities and events they can enjoy from home.
05/02/2021
Investment into the Black Country to support education facilities open their doors and increase community use.
27/01/2021
The programme will develops a cohort of 25-30 young leaders who have an interest in or previous experience in either volunteering or leading in sporting activities.
14/01/2021
The Black Country Virtual School Games is set to continue in 2021 with competitions available online for those pupils in school as well as those currently learning from home.
11/01/2021
WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport, is delighted to announce the forthcoming release of 10 new online workouts, aimed specifically at primary and secondary aged disabled children.
05/01/2021
New accessible pre-recorded videos to support disabled people to get active at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
05/01/2021
Aldi and Team GB are challenging young people aged 5–14 from England, Scotland and Wales to get creative and design their own original recipe, inspired by Team GB.
04/01/2021
An England-wide survey of over 5,000 adults has found that eight in ten (80%) of adults aged 18+ have made the active decision to make changes to their lifestyle in 2021, with seven in 10 (68%) saying...
04/01/2021
We are seeking an external consultant to work with us to undertake a refresh of the Black Country Sector Skills Action Plan based on clear demand led evidence-based approach.
17/12/2020
City of Wolverhampton Council will create two brand new cycle routes along major roads next year after securing government funding.
02/12/2020
Get Set to Eat Fresh are excited to announce the return of Kevin the Carrot, the star of Aldi’s Christmas advert for a fourth year running, with the new healthy eating resources titled ‘Kevin’s...
30/11/2020
It's that time again and this year, more than ever before, we all need to look after ourselves but also have some fun! Across the 24 days of December we have activities that anyone can get involved...
17/11/2020
In partnership with Walsall Council, Dudley Council, Sandwell Council, City of Wolverhampton Council and WM Network, Active Black Country are developing walks, cycles routes and discovery games to...
17/11/2020
As further pandemic restrictions take effect in England, the Home Office has joined forces with charities including the NSPCC, Barnardo’s and The Children’s Society to launch a new campaign to protect...
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