A series of free family fun days will be held across Wolverhampton this summer to encourage everyone to love their community, with the first taking place next week.

The Love Your Community roadshow will be visiting Pendeford Dovecotes TMO, Ryefield, 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 fun day will run from 11am to 3pm and everyone is 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 fun activities, wellbeing and practical support for people of all ages across 4 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.