Be Active Be Well - Belonging through keeping active (360G-SE-2023010621LOTT_2023-10-03)

The project will provide three types of activity to engage 140 people from diverse cultural–migrant backgrounds to improve physical and mental wellbeing. Activity will consist of 20 weekly ‘Body and Mind’ sessions containing yoga and tai chi, mostly for older adults; ten, two-hour ‘Walk and Talk’ sessions around Manchester for participants to discover its culture, attractions and practice English language; and 15, five-hour hiking trips for people to enjoy the outdoors and learn about the seasons. In addition, an English as a second language (ESOL) teacher will provide three hours per week to help participants develop language skills, delivered both as classroom support and prepared activities linked to the walking sessions. Funding will support volunteers’ training and expenses, coaches’ fees, promotion, equipment and refreshments, transport and ESOL fees.