Looking for a healthier, happier,
less stressed life.
Then West Norfolk's
'Let's Get Active'
campaign is just what the doctor
ordered!?
Kings Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council along with key
partner organisations have launched the campaign to get people
in West Norfolk enjoying the benefits of an active, healthy
lifestyle.
The campaign has been developed following recent research of
activity levels in West Norfolk. Research shows that here in West
Norfolk we're below the national average when it comes to getting
regular exercise and taking part in sport.
Nationally 21% of the
population take part in 'moderate intensity' activity three times a
week. In West Norfolk the figure is just over 18%.
Over half of West Norfolk
residents - and nearly three in five women - don't do any form of
regular exercise.
The Borough Council's Directory of Sport is being updated to
give contact details for dozens of local clubs and associations -
and special events are being planned to inspire people to improve
their fitness. As well as cycling, running and team sports
initiatives there are also plans in the pipeline to establish
basketball and women's running clubs in the area.
£140,000 has been pledged by local partners and the National
Lottery towards the campaign - some of which will be specifically
aimed at older people.
Calendar of activities taking
place
Kings
Lynn Summer Activity Programme (pdf, 3mb)
Tai
Chi in The Walks
Inter Village Games
2009
West Norfolk Sports Council Roadshows
Grants
available to fund Let's Get Active activities
Street Athletics with Linford
Christie and Darren Campbell
Friday 31st July 4.00pm-7.00pm
Tuesday Market Place, Kings Lynn
Olympic legends Linford Christie and
Darren Campbell come to Kings Lynn to provide Street Athletics!
Come and join in the fun. Linford's company Nuff Respect is running
60m sprint events all over the country for under 13's, 15's, 17's
and 20 year olds. Just turn up and register at 4pm. Anyone can
have a go at no cost and winners in each age group will be invited
into a national final. There will be street dancing and a band
playing so it will be a carnival atmosphere in the Tuesday
Market Place! Linford and Darren will be available to sign
autographs and lots of free giveaways are up for grabs. And Paul
Evans, Norfolk's very own Olympic athlete is there too!
Street Athletics Community Day
Monday 10th August 5.00pm-8.00pm
Lynnsport & Leisure Park, Kings
Lynn
Olympic medallist Katherine Merry
will join Paul Evans to run a follow up event for young people
together with West Norfolk Athletic Club and Ryston Runners at West
Norfolk's premier leisure and athletic facility. Again free of
charge, come and sample lots of athletic activity, gain some
coaching and meet the athletic clubs. Anyone 8 to 18 years is
welcome.
Let's Get Active Outdoors
The Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk maintain a
wide network of differing types of public open spaces that are
freely accessible to local people. New play areas at The Walks and
Friars Play Area in Kings Lynn cater for little people and the
wider public space offer walks and opportunities for free healthy
activities.
The park network is being constantly improved and
developed. New ideas to encourage use by a wide range of
residents are being undertaken by numerous different groups from
youth organisations to Age Concern. Even by taking a football to
your local park with some friends or going for a leisurely walk
will improve fitness and wellbeing. For further information about
your local park please contact the Borough Council on 01553
616200.
Out & About
Many disabled children and young people want to get active just
like their non-disabled peers. Out & About is a registered
charity who support disabled children and young people aged 5-25 to
take part in their choice of inclusive leisure activities. Get
active, enjoy, achieve and have fun taking part in positive
experiences whilst developing key life skills.
Anyone can make a referral at Out & About or call 0845 2412576
for more information.
Partners involved in Let's Get Active!
Active Norfolk, Age Concern, College of West Anglia, KES School
Sport Partnership, Lynn News & Citizen, Norfolk Primary Care
Trust, Improving Neighbourhoods, West Norfolk Community
Safety Partnership, West Norfolk Sports
Council.
If you would like your details or events to be included on this
website please email letsgetactive@west-norfolk.gov.uk