Get Out & Get Active in BwD

We've pulled together a great selection of local resources, events & activities to help keep you active & boost your wellbeing this summer. There are many fun, inclusive & accessible leisure activities available across the borough...

Free & Low Cost Summer Activities For All!

Re:Fresh BwD | Support to Get Active 🧘🏽‍♀️ Wellbeing & fitness support, plus Learning Disability & Autism friendly activities.
Family Sensory Walk 🍀 Explore the sights, sounds & smells of nature in BwD. Children eat FREE on the HAF programme from until 27th August. No booking needed, just turn up & enjoy.
BwD Leisure | Summer Specials 🏊 Discounted summer memberships for local residents
Summer Events with Super Slow Way 😌 Clubs & community events for local residents.
Mindful Journaling 📝 Explore different themes & activities to help you improve emotional regulation, reduce stress & anxiety, develop reading skills & make new friends. Every Wednesday at the Active Outdoors Hub, Witton Park, 10am to 12pm (£1). Delivered by Neuro-Dy-NamiX.

You can take a look at what's on this month here at Care Network Hub by clicking here.

There are also a number of accessible, low cost leisure activities in Blackburn and Darwen this summer from Re:Fresh. Find out more here.

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What's On This Month

June is here & summer is just around the corner! Make the most of the longer days & the sunshine with our inclusive groups & support - designed to help you live well, meet new people & have your voice heard in BwD. Be sure to subscribe to our mailing list for lots of wellbeing inspiration!
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