Eat Well Move More team established in Family Hubs

The Eat Well Move More (EWMM) team are now delivering the EWMM community programmes within Solihull Family hubs.

In North Solihull the team are delivering from Elmwood Family Hub and in South Solihull, are providing activities from Hatchford Brook Family Hub. This is a great opportunity for local families to explore the hubs whilst accessing the Eat Well Move More programme and the team have created links with other community groups delivering in the hubs. 

Do you have any concerns around your child living with excess weight? If so get in contact with the Solihull Active Team today. The Eat Well Move More community programmes will be starting a new course in March 2025 in the South and North locations.

Family Hubs

Eat Well Move More - Solihull On The Move

Do you need support to get back into exercise, help you reach your goals and manage your health?

Try the 12-week DocSpot Exercise Referral Scheme, with advice and support from qualified exercise referral instructors who will work with you to design a tailored physical activity programme.

This programme is for adults with a health condition and/or other risk factors, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and being overweight. The scheme is available at four local venues, offering a range of activities to take part in.

Find out more about DocSpot and how to join

Local Interest Walks

Local interest walks are a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors, explore local scenery and the natural history of an area as well as improving your health and wellbeing.

You can now book online or by calling Solihull Active on 0121 704 8207. For further information visit Walking in Solihull - Solihull On The Move

Free Easter Get Pedalling sessions

During the Easter break the SMBC Cycling Tuition Team are offering FREE and fun Get Pedalling sessions.

The sessions are suitable for children aged 5+ who have yet to learn to ride a two-wheeled bike with confidence.

Ideal for complete beginners, our experienced instructors use games and activities to support children to learn to pedal without assistance. 

We have outdoor sessions at Tudor Grange Cycle Track on 14, 15 and 25 April and indoor sessions at North Solihull Sports Centre on 23 and 24 April.

The team are also putting on some more bespoke SEND sessions with much smaller groups, so our instructors can dedicate more time to giving their full attention to those who need it most. These sessions will be indoors at North Solihull Sports Centre, 24 April in the afternoon.

For booking, please go to https://solihull.cycleready.co.uk/publicbooking

Sense Active upcoming workshops

Age UK Solihull have plenty of sponsored challenge events on offer for 2025. 

Many are free to enter if you commit to raising a target amount to help order residents of the Solihull borough.

Challenges include skydives, bungee jumps, bike rides, inflatable obstacle courses, fun runs, marathons and more.  

See more information here.

Personal wellness MOT sessions

Sessions designed to improve health and wellbeing will take place at North Solihull Sports Centre.

On Monday, March 17, the ‘Know Your Numbers’ day will be open to both members and non-members at the leisure centre, which is run by Everyone Active in partnership with Solihull Council.

People can drop-in throughout the day from 10am - 6pm to learn their height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure, alongside some healthy tips on how to keep physically active from the team at Everyone Active.

Colleagues will be on hand to assess individuals’ lifestyles and help them on their way to achievable health goals, sharing guidelines on key pillars of wellness such as nutrition, activity and sleep.

For more information, phone North Solihull Sports Centre on 01217703822, or speak to colleagues in centre.

Splashing into the new year

A learn-to-swim scheme in Solihull is making waves among local families.

Everyone Active are helping hundreds of children each year to learn to be confident in the water at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre and North Solihull Sports Centre.

Aside from being a fun activity, swimming provides many benefits such as improved strength, stamina and balance, helping children of all ages and abilities to stay happy and healthy.

For more information on the swimming lessons and courses available in your area, please phone Tudor Grange Leisure Centre on 0121 705 6371 or North Solihull Sports Centre on 0121 770 3822.

Local Interest Walks

A brand-new programme of walks for 2025 is now open to book onto.

Walks are a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors, explore local scenery and the natural history of an area, all while improving your health and wellbeing.

To book a place contact Solihull Active on 0121 704 8207 or e-mail at solihullactive@solihull.gov.uk

Further information can be found on the Solihull on the Move website

Engaging Wheelchair Participants in Sport

Are you passionate about making sports inclusive for all students?

WheelPower's Engaging Wheelchair Participants in Sport course is here to empower staff and students alike, to create meaningful and accessible sporting opportunities for wheelchair users and those who require a wheelchair to take part in sport.

Three key benefits of the course:

• Learn practical strategies
• Boost confidence in inclusive coaching
• Promote teamwork and accessibility

Let’s work together to ensure everyone feels included in sport and physical activity!

Find out more and book your spot on the Wheel Power website

New 'Support for Professionals' webpage

Health and social care professionals have a critical role in influencing lifestyle behaviours, including helping people to increase their physical activity levels.

We have created this new webpage to help increase knowledge and confidence in incorporating physical activity within routine care and to increase awareness of the local physical activity offer.

The information is also relevant to professionals working in other sectors.

To find out more visit: https://solihullonthemove.co.uk/support-for-professionals/

Choose a challenge in aid of Age UK Solihull

Age UK Solihull have plenty of sponsored challenge events on offer for 2025. 

Many are free to enter if you commit to raising a target amount to help order residents of the Solihull borough.

Challenges include skydives, bungee jumps, bike rides, inflatable obstacle courses, fun runs, marathons and more.  

See more information here