A series of free family fun days will take place across the city this summer to encourage everyone to love their community.
The ‘Love Your Community’ fun days will be taking place at Pendeford Dovecotes TMO on Wednesday 30 July, the Cannock Road Gurdwara on Thursday 7 August, Lanesfield Church on Wednesday 13 August, and St Joseph's Church, Coalway Road, on Wednesday 20 August. Each will run from 11am to 3pm and all are welcome.
Partners including the City of Wolverhampton Council, community organisations and charities, the police and other service providers will be on hand to provide a day of enjoyment, wellbeing and practical support for people of all ages across four distinct zones. The Kids and Family Zone will include a bouncy castle and physical play, face painting, henna art and craft activities, while the Wellbeing Zone will offer a calm and supportive environment providing information and advice from partners like Rethink and the NHS as well as mindfulness sessions and journalling activities designed to promote self-care and reflection.
Elsewhere, the Advice and Support Zone will offer residents financial tips, energy efficiency guidance and support with managing household budgets along with gardening workshops to encourage sustainable living and community greening, and the Sports and Physical Activity Zone will feature kickabouts with Wolves Foundation, calisthenics demonstrations, interactive sessions led by WV Active and appearances by Wolves mascots Wolfie and Wendy. Visitors will also be encouraged to contribute to the Love Your Community Wall, sharing what they value about their neighbourhood, contributing ideas for local improvements, and making a pledge to support positive change in their community.
Councillor Obaida Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: "These Love Your Community events will bring residents together for fun, connection, and support.
“They are a great chance for people to find out more about what is going on locally, discover services that can make their lives easier, and share their ideas to improve their neighbourhood. The Love Your Community initiative is designed to empower and encourage people to take pride in their local area through community events, shared spaces, support networks and inclusive activities.
"This is important because we know that, when residents feel seen, heard, and included, their neighbourhoods flourish — and so does our city. So please come along, join the fun, and help shape the future of your community."
