Beat the Street Walsall

Listen to our latest episode! We are joined by Prof. Kate Ardern, discovering fantastic insights as we look at the importance of ; learnings from the Covid & so much more! Listen & subscribe now: https://rb.gy/z7zkj

Join in with Bike Week 100 from 5 - 11 June 🚴. Cycling UK are celebrating their century of everyday cycling for everyone! Participate in Bike Week 100, they are keen to encourage as many workplaces as possible to ride to work. See more: https://bit.ly/2WkAQRS

Fancy trying something new? Give our calendar a go! Focusing on your wellbeing in combination with exercise and diet can transform your overall lifestyle. Start small and build up over time. See how many you can tick off the calendar this month.

Big Lunch: June marks a month of community. Bring your community together with a big lunch. See all you need to arrange a big lunch, from recipes to activity ideas. Find out more - https://bit.ly/3cE5EEu

National Volunteers Week: 1-7 June get involved in your local community. Why not see how you can volunteer for Canal and River Trust? Or perhaps your local parkrun. There are lots of opportunities to give back. See more: https://bit.ly/2J4YkR1

Our is back with season 2! Catch up on season 1 if you haven't already. Our first episode shares behind the scenes of Beat the Street & we discuss all things active partnership! Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3obOEhB

Have you tried our Spring Walking Bingo? See how many items you can check off on a local walk!

How does being in nature benefit you? See all the ways it can help your lifestyle 🌳.

Walking the recommended daily 10,000 steps can be difficult to achieve. Here are some simple things that might help increase those activity levels. 🚶

Join Reedswood Cycle sessions, for free led bike rides, taking place every Saturday from 10am-12pm. Bike and helmets are provided, no prior sign up is required. Head to Talbot House Reedswood Sons of Rest building, WS2 8SP.

Come along and join Bee Inspired for an afternoon of fun activities. From 12-3pm on 20 May, learn more about Bumblebees, play some games, and more! Find out about the event - https://bit.ly/3pR5DGA

Walking has lots of benefits, here are 5 reasons to go on a walk today! Can you think of any more? Leave your ideas in the comments below 🚶👇

Try a walk and draw session, they are available every second Saturday of the month at The New Art Gallery Walsall. Sessions are free but booking is essential, classes occur between 11am-12.30pm. The next session is on 13 May and is 18+ only. See more - https://bit.ly/3GIJM9O

Walsall, you walked, cycled and rolled an incredible 10,983 miles in 6 weeks. Congratulations to our leaderboard winners and thank you to everyone who got out exploring as part of Beat the Street! Our Walsall Canal & River Trust Active Black Country

The game has now come to an end! Well done to everyone who took part. We've hidden the leaderboards while we verify final scores, winners will be announced very soon. Stay tuned! Our Walsall Canal & River Trust Active Black Country

The game is ending tonight in Walsall so get visiting those Beat Boxes! Get in as many visits as you can before the game ends at 7pm! Our Walsall Canal & River Trust Active Black Country

While the game ends tomorrow at 7pm, there's still loads more fun to be had! If you haven't already, sign up to receive our newsletter and get news about exciting local events and activities happening each month in your area. beatthestreet.me/walsall/newsletter Our Walsall Active Black Country Canal & River Trust

Join Canal & River Trust on 26 April at Walsall Canal Basin for a FREE canoeing taster session! Celebrate the end of Beat the Street by trying a new activity 🛶 Choose your slot and book online: https://bit.ly/41hs4Cu Walsall Healthy Spaces Our Walsall Active Black Country

Keeping active isn't just about getting fit, it has so many hidden benefits! Did you know it's great for your immune system? Our Walsall Active Black Country Canal & River Trust

Join the GO TRI Local on Sunday 30 April, head to Bloxwich Active Living Centre, £5 to take part, and it is open to complete beginners. The GO TRI will involve a 10 minute swim, 20 minute cycle in the spin studio and 1 mile run around the park. See more - https://bit.ly/3KZfvWE

It's the last weekend! What's the best thing you've discovered about your area while playing Beat the Street? Our Walsall Active Black Country Canal & River Trust

We're on TikTok! Use the QR code to visit our profile and see the latest videos and exclusive competitions. Tag us in your videos to share your Beat the Street experiences! Our Walsall Active Black Country Canal & River Trust

Want to earn 100 points? Login to your account, visit your dashboard and take our post game survey and tell us what you thought about the game! Switch between profiles to fill it out for other family members. beatthestreet.me/login Our Walsall Active Black Country Canal & River Trust

Join Reedswood Cycle sessions, they are free led bike rides which take place every Saturday from 10am-12pm. Bike and helmets are provided, no prior sign up is required. Head to Talbot House Reedswood Sons of Rest building, WS2 8SP 🚲

We're nearing the end! This week is all about celebrating Walsall 👏 This week score double points on all Beat Boxes. How many points can you score before the game ends on 26 April? Our Walsall Active Black Country Canal & River Trust

Don't forget, from tomorrow you will no longer be able to change teams and registration will close so make sure you've joined your chosen team!

Walsall, together you've travelled an amazing number of miles. Did you know about all the hidden benefits of keeping active? Our Walsall Active Black Country

Get on your bikes this week! Cycling is an effective way to reduce traffic congestion, raise your activity levels and see the sights of Walsall! Wear a cycle helmet and increase your visibility to help other road users see you. https://bit.ly/30kTOMi Our Walsall Active Black Country

Hold your own sports day competition! with Beat the Street and plan an afternoon of activities to get the kids moving! https://bit.ly/3Qoh00o Our Walsall Active Black Country

What lurks in the pond? Join froglife on Saturday 15 April in the Caldmore Community Gardens, for a day of fun and pond dipping. Sessions will run every half hour between 11am-2pm. Plus there will be a free wildlife talk at 1pm! See more - https://bit.ly/3mx1vtM

It's . Now is the perfect time to start Couch to 5k! It's a 9 week plan that helps you gradually work up to a 5k run. Knowing where or how to start is one of the biggest issues and this is a great way to get going. https://bit.ly/3GtY9iV Our Walsall Canal & River Trust Active Black Country

Learning to be safe near water is an important part of a child’s education. The Canal & River Trust have some great activities and resources that encourage children to learn about water safety. Check them out: https://bit.ly/3ZqVHQ9 Canal & River Trust Our Walsall

Have you been playing Beat the Street alongside your children? Children are more likely to be physically active if their parent/carer is keeping active too. Our Walsall Active Black Country Canal & River Trust

While you're out playing today, take a moment. What sounds can you hear? Just 10 mins walk, cycle or roll outdoors can have a positive effect on your mental & physical health, helping to boost your mood and reduce stress. Our Walsall Canal & River Trust Active Black Country Walsall Healthy Spaces

Did you know? Regular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, stroke and some cancers! Keep hovering your card at Beat Boxes around Walsall. Our Walsall Canal & River Trust Active Black Country

While out collecting those all important points in parks and along the waterways this week, capture the nature you see in a photo. Send in your snaps tagged with by Tuesday 11 April to be in with a chance to win a £75 Decathlon voucher. Active Black Country Our Walsall Canal & River Trust Walsall Healthy Spaces