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EVERY year thousands of women take part in the Race for Life to remember loved ones and to celebrate those who have survived breast cancer.
The groups are organised by the Women's Running Network who give women, whatever their age, size or ability the opportunity to run together to improve their health, fitness and confidence in the safety of a group.
The Network was set up in Exeter in 1998 by Pauline Beare and Peggy Wiseman and has built up to a national network of running groups that cater for the complete beginner upwards, are non competitive and are an excellent way of having fun and socialising.
The sessions build up from walking to jogging to running, building up to 5k
Runners can enter the Race for Life at Killerton on July, 5 or at Westpoint on July, 19
The new groups will begin on Tuesday, April 21 meeting at Lord's Meadow Leisure Centre with one group starting at 9.15am and the other starting at 5.45pm.
The morning group will be led by Nora Parminter who can be contacted on 07891 112 959 or by email at nora.parminter @virgin.net.
The evening group will be led by Izzy Watkins who can be contacted on (01363) 774741 or by email at [email protected]">[email protected].
Further information about the Women's Running Network can be found on the website: http://www.womensrunningnetwork">www.womensrunningnetwork .
5x30 launch a success
THE 5x30 launch at Tiverton Pannier market was very successful.
Emma Higgins, community activator for mid Devon explained: "We had a lot of activities including basketball, football, Tai Chi and jiving.
"Members from the Upstream Healthy Living Centre attended the event, together with Walk and Talk, the Exe Valley Leisure Centre and Mid Devon bowls."
Special guest Andrei Burton, Britain's top mountain bike, trail champion entertained spectators when he performed some stunts, one of which, included bunny hopping over Emma as she lay on the ground!
Emma is also planning on setting up some new activity groups in Crediton. For more information contact her on 0789 1189712.
Free swims for over 60's
FROM April 1 anyone aged 60 or over will be able to swim at Parklands Leisure Centre, Okehampton, free of charge.
The government funded initiative will be operated by Leisure Connection on behalf of West Devon Borough Council.
All people over 60 need to do to enjoy the offer is call at the pool and register for a card with Leisure Connection reception staff.
On production of their card they will be entitled to free entry whenever a swimming session is programmed.
For a timetable and further information contact parklands on (01837) 659154.