The Step into Solihull Project provides physical activity opportunities for older people (Over 45’s). Activities provided on the project include:
Walking for health: Come and enjoy your local area, meet new friends and look after your health. Solihull Striders and Strollers provide health walks throughout the borough. We have 10 regular walks in the borough led by our volunteer walk leaders currently at:
- Castle Bromwich
- Dorridge
- Kingshurst
- Central Solihull
- Tudor Grange Leisure Centre (Track walk)
- Shirley
- Chelmsley Wood
- North Solihull Leisure Centre (Track walk)
- You+ Shop
- Elmdon Park
All age groups are welcome, even little ones in pushchairs. The routes used are mostly flat, even and accessible to all participants regardless of physical ability. The walks are suitable for everyone but if you are unsure, please come along to our next walk and find out for yourself or contact Becky Evans (Step into Solihull Project Manager) if you have any questions.
The walks offer a range of routes that allow for the appreciation and exploration of local surroundings, environment and wildlife. All walks meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am departure.
The walks are usually around an hour but some offer a 30 minute shorter alternative. There is always a welcome cup of tea or coffee on return (for a small donation), as well as the opportunity to chat and make new friends.
Before going on your first walk you will have to fill in a Health Questionnaire, this is just a few simple questions about your general health. You can download and print off the questionnaire and take it with you on your first walk or fill one out on the day.
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Becky Evans
Step Into Solihull Manager
Tel: 0121 704 8075
reevans@solihull.gov.uk
Solihull Striders and Strollers work closely with local organisations, including Solihull Primary Care Trust, Solihull Council, Park Rangers and Sustain
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The help and support of our volunteer walk leaders, most who started off as walkers, are key to the success of Solihull Striders and Strollers. More help is always needed, so we are always on the lookout for new volunteers; full training is provided free of charge. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer walk leader please contact us.
The Striders and Strollers are part of the national Walking the Way to Health Initiative (WHI). The Solihull Striders and Strollers are a WHI Accredited Scheme and meet all the national guidelines for health walks.
Don't do stress…do Tai Chi. Step into Solihull offers the following Tai Chi sessions each week:
| Day |
Time |
Venue |
Cost |
| Thursday |
10-11am |
St Clement’s Church, Castle Bromwich |
£2.50 per session |
| Friday |
12.30-1.30pm
1.30-2.30pm |
Tudor Grange Leisure Centre |
£2.25 per session |
The sessions are open to over 45s, and open to both male and female participants. The sessions all work on a first-come first-serve basis, and you are welcome to just turn up on the day.
Before starting the first session you will have to fill in a Health Questionnaire, this is just a few simple questions about your general health. You can download and print off the questionnaire and take it with you on your first session or fill one out on the day.
- The Tai Chi sessions are suitable for everyone but if you are unsure, please come along to our next session and find out for yourself or contact Becky Evans (Step into Solihull Project Manager) if you have any questions.
Extend sessions offer gentle exercise to music for over 45's. The sessions promote health, increase mobility, and improve strength, co-ordination and balance.
- The Step into Solihull Project at Solihull Council offers Extend sessions on the following days:
| Day |
Time |
Venue |
Cost |
| Tuesday |
10-11am |
Bentley Heath Community Centre |
£3 per session |
The sessions are open to over 45s, and open to both male and female participants. The sessions all work on a first-come first-serve basis, and you are welcome to just turn up on the day.
Before starting the first session you will have to fill in a Health Questionnaire, this is just a few simple questions about your general health. You can and take it with you on your first session or fill one out on the day.
- The EXTEND sessions are suitable for everyone but if you are unsure, please come along to our next session and find out for yourself or contact Becky Evans (Step into Solihull Project Manager) if you have any questions.
Experience a variety of Dance styles with our Dance classes!
The Step into Solihull Project at Solihull Council offers Dance sessions on the following days:
| Day |
Time |
Venue |
Cost |
| Wednesday |
2-3pm |
Solihull Arts Complex |
£3 per session |
The sessions are open to over 45s, and open to both male and female participants. The sessions all work on a first-come first-serve basis, and you are welcome to just turn up on the day.
Before starting the first session you will have to fill in a Health Questionnaire, this is just a few simple questions about your general health. You can download and print off the Health Questionnaire and take it with you on your first session or fill one out on the day.
- The Dance sessions are suitable for everyone but if you are unsure, please come along to our next session and find out for yourself or contact Becky Evans (Step into Solihull Project Manager) if you have any questions.