As we age, it gets increasingly more important to look after our well-being to maintain a high quality of life and independence. Your physical well-being can be maintained by exercising regularly to preserve muscle mass, help balance, and improve bone density which reduces falls and injuries; a healthy diet rich in nutrients supports your immune system and helps you age well. Taking care of your mental health is equally important. Staying mentally active by trying new activities and learning new skills helps to maintain cognitive function. Managing stress through relaxation techniques such as meditation, diaphragmatic breathing and gentle yoga and stretching is a great way to support your psychological well-being. Social connections play an important part in healthy aging, participating in community activities or volunteering builds strong social relationships to stay connected and combat loneliness. By boosting well-being older adults can improve their quality of life, maintain independence, and reduce the risk of age related health issues.
Here at Xpress-Yourself CIC dance we know how important new activities and community are to boost Physical, Psychological and Social wellbeing, so we have compiled a list of groups, sessions and activities happening in Acocks Green. Take a look and choose how you will look after your wellbeing this winter!
Keep Dancing Acocks Green
We are delighted to tell you all that Keep Dancing Acocks Green is back! Thanks to generous funding by The National Lottery Reaching Communities fund, the class will be just £2!
Join us every Monday 10am – 11am at Fox Hollies Forum in Acocks Green to kickstart your week off right.
Xpress-Yourself Dance CIC set up, Keep Dancing dance classes for the over 50’s in 2013 and run across Birmingham, Solihull, Walsall, and Sandwell. Keep Dancing is a dance class that is suitable for older adults over 50 and is renowned for being friendly dance classes that welcome all. Whether you’re a beginner, haven’t danced before in a while, or dance regularly, Keep Dancing is the perfect class for you. You’ll learn many different dance routines from around the world and you don’t even need a partner.
Should a certain step aggravate a specific joint we can happily offer alternative steps. You will also be most welcome to take a rest if needed during your Keep Dancing class. Some people have even joined in in a seated capacity.
Book onto one of our upcoming classes here and start dancing!
Arts In The Yard
Arts In The Yard is a leading community arts organisation which has co-produced art and cultural projects across communities of Birmingham. Arts In The Yard delivers free activities such as: weekly arts and crafts workshops, weekly seated exercise and yoga classes, walking groups and art cafes monthly. They work with residents and local partners to create inclusive and welcoming places for the community.
Check out what’s on at Arts in the Yard here and get creative!
(all information taken from Enabling the Community Through Art – Arts In The Yard)
Acocks Green Shed
Acocks Green Men’s Shed promotes meeting like-minded people and sharing experiences whilst having fun, sharing skills and knowledge, and gaining a sense of belonging. They allow men and women to deal with health challenges to reduce isolation and loneliness whilst remaining independent.
The Shed is run by its members for its members. Why not get involved with this exciting community initiative?’
Fancy joining the Acocks Green Shed? Contact them below:
Tel: 0121 706 0652
Email: foxholliescommassoc@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/acocksgreenmensshed
(All information is taken from Acocks Green Shed)
Volunteer for Village In Bloom Acocks Green
Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum is a community group organised and run by local people to discuss local issues and feedback the views of the community to the City Council and other relevant organisations. The Village in Bloom program takes part in community projects such as bulb planting, graffiti removal, painting, seed sowing, and flower bed tidying all in order to brighten up the community.
To contact Village in Bloom – email co-ordinator : Fran Lee -fran.lee47@yahoo.co.uk or click CONTACT US
(all information is taken from Village in Bloom | Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum)
Walking Netball in Hall Green
Walking Netball is Netball at a walking, slower pace suitable for older adults. The game brings together people who have played netball when they were younger, people who stopped due to injury, and people who have never played before.
Walking Netball is located at: Beechcroft Tennis Club, Beechcroft Ave, Hall Green, Birmingham B28 9ER
To book walking Netball click HERE, still not sure why not take a look by watching HERE
(all information is taken from Beechcroft TC / WALKING NETBALL and WALKING NETBALL OUTDOOR | Every Body Moves)
Birmingham Walking Football Club
Birmingham Walking Football Club has been designed for all abilities and is broken down into age groups. They have structured sessions which include a welcome, a warm up, a main 1 hour match including a break, cool down and refreshments.
Take a look at the timetable below and book your place here
(all information was taken from SESSIONS – Birmingham Walking Football)
Thank you for taking the time to read our What’s on in Acocks Green 2024/2025 blog post and Keep Dancing!
