Anyone who wants to improve health and well-being but isn’t keen on running machines or lycra now has an award-winning alternative.

The BTCV Green Gym is a scheme to inspire people to improve both their health and the environment at the same time.

Experienced leaders guide volunteers through a range of practical projects, giving them the opportunity to tackle physical jobs in the outdoors – improving strength and stamina, boosting practical skills and confidence and benefiting local green spaces.

Anyone living in the Sandwell area who would like to lend a hand on projects to help the environment in their community should give Green Gym a try.

It’s open to everyone and runs on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm.

To get involved email c.hegarty@btcv.org.uk or contact Carmel Hegarty on 07740 899725.

Affordable

Honda has recently teamed up with BCTV to promote environmental activities happening near you.

They have created do-it.org.uk as part of the launch activity for its new Honda Insight hybrid car – one of the world’s most affordable hybrids.

Using the slogan ‘everyone wants to be good’ in its campaign, a sentiment Honda wholeheartedly believes in, they are making it easier for people to volunteer their time through www.do-it.org.uk  

For every test drive booked for the new Honda Hybrid online with Brindley motors of Wolverhampton, Cannock, Halesowen or West Bromwich, Honda will contribute £5 towards BTCV.

Details of volunteering opportunities can also be found on www.expressandstar.com/honda-do-it  and www.honda.co.uk or at www.btcv.org so to become a ‘doer’ and find opportunities in the local area, visit one of these websites or call BTCV direct on their information line on 01302 388 883.