Black Country partners recently developed a local People Plan to expand our support to develop people to help others be active. Great to see this academy launched this week, thanks to colleagues & partners for the work to develop it thus far. Lots more future content to be added

It was great to join Speedo UK Michael Gunning Ellie Simmonds Catherine West to launch the #swimunited report highlighting the pop up pool prog in the Black Country. Impact on the children was incredible. Massive thanks to all the schools who took part online.flipbuilder.com/Nboncoeur/sfgv/

Good news all. Please share with your parents ..a great offer from local partners ConnectEd PASS TEAM Swim England North West

Great to run the Birmingham half with this legend

We’re supporting This Girl Can's new campaign, #LetsGetOutThere, which aims to inspire more women to enjoy the benefits of being active outdoors. Why not go for a stroll along our beautiful Black Country canals or enjoy a walk in your local park. #blackcountry Canal & River Trust

📢 In a 1st for the #BlackCountry, we're excited to be launching our community van initiative in Sandwell next week in partnership with Sandwell Council & @PlacesLeisure. Activity sessions will be held for targeted groups before we roll it out to the wider community late July.

It's finally here - our #BlackCountry School Games takes place today at the Walsall campus of University of Wolverhampton The sun is shining and we can't wait to welcome pupils from 130 schools across the region. Schools can use the hashtag #BCSchoolGames to post their updates. はうはう

Brilliant day at the 13th Black Country School Games. Lots of memories being made. Big thanks to all the pupils, teachers, volunteers and partners Active Black Country Walsall Council Sport England

📢 We're counting down to the 24 September launch of our Black Country Water Safety Programme. 🏊 It will address the critical need for #watersafety lessons for thousands of Year 5/6 schoolchildren across the Black Country. Watch this space for more details... Active Partnerships

Next week we launch the Black Country Canals Strategy 2024-2029 with Canal & River Trust. It aims to change perceptions and help unlock the full potential of the canal network with our strategic partners. Dudley Council Sandwell Council Walsall Council Wolves Council

Brilliant to see the Opening Boundaries project nominated as part of the Sporting Equals awards. Please vote for them in the category of Aquatics Champion

📅Save the Date ABC's stakeholders & partners are invited to attend our Stakeholder Conference Events on 15 Nov. The focus will be on improving collaboration & empowering our communities to create active, healthier people & places. Watch this space for more updates✅

📢Dudley primary schools/ teachers - we need your help! We encourage ALL #Dudley primary schools to complete our annual Black Country School Swimming Survey. Data has helped secure significant investment/ support for schools over the last 2yrs. forms.office.com/pages/response…

Calling all Sandwell primary schools/teachers - we need your help! We encourage ALL #Sandwell primary schools to complete our annual Black Country School Swimming Survey. Data has helped secure major investment/ support for schools over the last 2yrs. forms.office.com/pages/response…

🙋‍♂️Walsall primary schools & teachers - we need your help to complete our annual Black Country School Swimming Survey. It's important research. Data has helped secure significant investment/support for schools over the last 2yrs. Please complete👇 forms.office.com/pages/response…

🫵#Wolverhampton primary schools/teachers- we need your help to complete our annual Black Country School Swimming Survey. It's vital research. Data has helped secure major investment/support for schools over last 2yrs. forms.office.com/pages/response… ConnectEd Wolves Council

😀Released on #WorldMentalHealthDay, a new report shows there is "strong & consistent evidence that sport & physical activity interventions had positive effects on the diagnosed mental health problems of children & young people". Read more here👇 sportengland.org/news-and-inspi…

Our ‘Changing Lives Through Movement' conference Events is on 15 Nov. On the agenda... · 9.30-10am arrival/coffee/registration · Keynotes · Workshops round 1 · Networking lunch · Panel discussion · Workshops round 2 · 3.30pm close Watch out for more updates next week.