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Be Active are working with Brichfield Harriers to offer you the opportunity to join free* organised jogging groups.

 Sssions are tailored for all ages and abilities- everyone is welcome to get involved!

To find out more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Keith Holt on 07979 678939 or email Keith-holt@blueyonder.co.uk

*Please note that participants will need to sign up to the Be Active scheme in order to access the sessions

‘Families Get Active’ (Part of Be Active)

These physical activity sessions for parents/carers and children (18months to 3 years)  are free* and consist of a fun and vibrant mix of exercise to music and games all of which will deliver a medium intensity aerobic workout alongside improvements in coordination, balance, strength, endurance, agility and flexibility.

 Who can attend?

This is an opportunity for parents/carers and their children (18months to 5 years) to be active together in a fun and safe environment in the Ladywood area. **Please note all participants will need to sign up to ‘Be Active’**

 How can you join?

Contact James Forrest at Sport4life on 0121 429 4700

Multi-Games for Families

This is an opportunity for families to try out new games and activities together in a fun and safe environment for free!*

(Activities include dodgeball, rounders, cricket, basketball)

Sessions are lead by qualified instructors from Sportwise and take place in a variety of community venues from across the Heart of Birmingham area.

Who can attend?

Families who live in Birmingham

**Please note all participants will need to sign up to ‘Be Active’**

 How can you join?

For more Information please contact Adam Gale at Sportwise on 0121 713 1665

Be Active

Birmingham City Council, in partnership with the NHS, is now offering all Birmingham residents* free swimming, group exercise classes and gym sessions.

*Birmingham residents pay council tax to Birmingham City Council.

What is Included?

What is included?

• Group fitness classes (before 5pm Mon-Fri, after 1pm weekends)
• Fitness gyms** (before 5pm Mon-Fri, after 1pm weekends)
• Fitness gym inductions (times as above)
• Swimming at all times during casual public sessions
• ICE Youth gyms** (8-16 yr-olds only, during normal public opening hours)

**except the cardio and ICE Youth gyms at Northfield Pool and Fitness Centre

Please note Powerpoint (free weights) gyms and sports hall hire are not included in the scheme.

The scheme runs until March 31 2011.

Please Click on the following link to find out more information http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/beactive