Get Active Ladywood

Get active in Ladywood and find out more about this great area of Birmingham

Calling all Ladywood residents aged 50+

Are you looking to get active?
Want to learn how to keep fit in a fun, supportive group environment?
Want to share and learn more about the places in Ladywood that mean something to you?

Join one of our community active groups!

Email us at walk@roundhousebirmingham.org.uk to find out more or sign up via the form below.

Ladywood Heritage Walking Group and Beginner's Running Group

What’s it all about?

Roundhouse Birmingham, with funding from Birmingham City Council and in partnership with Run of a Kind, are setting up a regular walking group and a couch to 5k group to help Ladywood residents aged 50+ to get more active whilst learning more about the spaces and places in our local area.

The aim of our active groups is to encourage an active lifestyle, reinforcing the importance of being and staying active, especially as we age. We’re keen for this to be a social experience and want to hear about the areas in Ladywood that mean something to you. We hope to collaborate these into a new walking and running routes that will be free for anyone to use.

Anyone who is interested in getting involved is very welcome, but we’re particularly interested in hearing from those who are from or live in Ladywood and are aged 50+.

The group will meet every Tuesday 1:00 – 3:00pm, starting from the Visitor Centre at the Roundhouse.

FAQs

Ladywood Heritage Walking Group: What is it?

A free, regular walking group for those who want to socialise outdoors and learn about their local area whilst getting active.

Beginner's Running Group: What is it?

A couch to 5k programme for those who would like to give running a go (or get back into it) and explore more of Ladywood.

When is it?

Our walking group meets ever week on Tuesdays, 1:00 – 3:00pm, starting from the Visitor Centre at the Roundhouse.

Please get in touch if you’re interested in joining the beginner’s running group.

Where do you meet?

Each session will start from the Visitor Centre at the Roundhouse (1 Sheepcote Street, B16 8AE) before heading out along the canals and around the streets of Ladywood to get our steps in to improve our health. We will finish back at the Roundhouse. You can find out more about how to get here by visiting our Getting Here page.

Who can get involved?

Anyone who is interested in getting involved is very welcome, but we’re particularly interested in hearing from those who are from or live in Ladywood and are aged 50+.

Do I need any previous experience?

No! Whether you’ve exercised before or are a complete beginner, we welcome everyone of all abilities to get involved.

Do I need to bring anything with me?

You don’t need any specialist equipment, but we recommend you wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather. You can bring along a drink and a snack and anything else you feel will help you during the walk.

I'm interested, but I'm not sure if it's for me...

Starting something new can be a bit dauting. You’re more than welcome to bring along a friend or family member to make you feel more comfortable.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us via walk@roundhousebirmingham.org.uk.

Complete the Consent Form and Questionnaire to Sign-up

This form should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

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