What's Going On In Netherton Park

Getting Fit in Netherton Park

Dudley is one of nine areas in the UK to receive government funding to encourage people to get active as part of the change 4 life initiative. Dudley’s successful £4.5 million bid focuses on a programme called ‘Let’s Go Outside’. This aims to encourage families to make the most of outdoor areas by transforming parks and play areas in to ‘family health hubs’. These hubs will be connected to people’s homes via safe ‘active travel corridors’ and will be complemented by a programme of activities and events. The project will consider issues such as community safety, public toilets and lighting. One of these parks will be Netherton Park. Work has started and will continue through to 2011. To find out more visit www.dudley.gov.uk and search for ‘healthy towns’.

Parklife is a three year project funded by the Big Lottery which has helped fund a part-time physical activity leader delivering activities in the borough’s parks and open spaces. Thanks to the post we’ve delivered activities within the community and managed to build strong links with children’s centres, rolling out the buggy fitness programmes to parents and children. Parklife has built upon the success of the success of the Walkfit programme and now a wider range of free activities options are available including Nordic walking, running for health and fitness, lap walking, buggy walks and health walks.

Step into spring - This is a new fitness session designed to hold you to those New Year resolutions! Join us for our fitness programme which will include brisk walking, weights, circuits, low impact aerobics, stretching and jogging. All classes will last for approx 45 minutes. They take place on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 – 10:15 am. Meeting at the Netherton Park Play Area (DY2 9QF) with fitness instructor Lisa Hiscox. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for all the sessions and arrive 10 minutes before the session starts. To find out more call Kim Braznell, parks physical activity coordinator, on 01384 816992 or 07799070089 or email kim.braznell@dudley.gov.uk. Alternatively contact Lisa Hiscox, parks physical activity leader on 07827 858536 or visit www.dudley.gov.uk.

There are lots of other projects going on over the coming months on Netherton Park. Like the installation of path and Multi Use Games Area lighting, setting up of an outdoor gym area, improvements to paths and the wildlife area and much more.

If you would like to have your say and have an input in the decision making on your local park why don’t you come to one of the informal ‘Friends of Netherton Park’ Meetings? You will be made very welcome. The next meetings take place the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Netherton Park Children’s Centre. For more information go to the meeting dates page. Or you can join the ‘Friends of Netherton Park’ group on Facebook.

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