The Albion Foundation are working with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council on the provision of active green spaces to improve the wellbeing of local communities.
Across the six towns of Sandwell we deliver a physical activity programme within a green space to increase physical activity levels amongst local residents with the aim of improving mental health, increasing confidence and improving social connectedness.
Sessions are free to attend and we run a variety of activities including;
| Spring / Summer Activities | Autumn / Winter activities |
|---|---|
| Outdoor fit/boot camps for adults and children | Indoor fitness/Yoga for adults |
| Health walks for adults (with family in school holidays) | Winter walks for adults |
| Sensory walks | Sensory walks |
| Walk and draw for adults or families | Walk and draw |
| Coffee mornings | Coffee mornings |
| Buggy walks and stay and play | Stay and play toddler groups |
| Family wellbeing (Parents and toddlers) | Weight management |
| Weight management | Family wellbeing (Parents and toddlers) |
| Forestry/environmental play for families | Gardening |
| Yoga outside for adults | From fork to fork: Harvest and cook your own food |
| Mini tennis/badminton for adults or families | Harvest celebration events |
| Gardening | |
| From fork to fork: Grow your own food | |
| Community events |
All sessions are free! See below for details of active sessions, please contact david.jones@albionfoundation.co.uk or call 07941 830 390 to book your places.
Monday
WEDNESBURY
- Health Walk, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Brunswick Park WS10 9HH, Meeting Point - Sons of Rest Building
WEST BROMWICH
- Health Walk, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dartmouth Park B70 6UA, Meeting Point - Pavillion
Tuesday
WEST BROMWICH
- Wellbeing Hub, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dartmouth Park B70 6UA, Meeting Point - Pavillion
Wednesday
ROWLEY REGIS
- Wellbeing Hub, 10:00am -12:00pm
Brickhouse Community Centre B65 8HS
TIPTON
- Wellbeing Hub, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Brook Street Community Centre DY4 9DD
Thursday
SMETHWICK
- Toddlers & Parents Stay & Play (0-3 years), 12:00pm-1:00pm
West Smethwick Park B67 7JJ, Meeting Point - Pavillion
- Health, Wellbeing and Nature Walks, 1:00pm -2:00pm
West Smethwick Park B67 7JJ, Meeting point - Pavillion
WEDNESBURY
- Wellbeing Hub, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Brunswick Park WS10 9HH, Meeting Point - Sons of Rest
Friday
- Health Walks, 10:00am -12:00pm
Rotational Parks around Sandwell
Once a Month, Activities
- Fathers and Males Carers Group, 10:00am-12:00pm
Rotational Parks around Sandwell