Time to spring into action

Archived press release

Date Published: 01/03/10

Return to sport courses are available in Aylesbury Vale

Reactivate Bucks, the campaign that connects people to hundreds of sports and activities across the county, is putting a spring in everyone’s step this March.

Throughout the month there will be lots of activities on offer ranging from free dance classes to Return to Sport courses for people who want to get back into a sport they once enjoyed.

Whether people are looking to squeeze in a sport or exercise class after work, or find time during the day while the children are at school, Reactivate Bucks has something to put a spring in their step. In addition to activities across the county, Reactivate Bucks has teamed up with Let’s Dance (part of Change 4 Life) to offer FREE dance classes on 6 and 7 March.

For instance, in Aylesbury Vale, classes include Body Conditioning at Weston Turville Village Hall and a dance class at the Swan Pool & Leisure Centre in Buckingham. To register for a free place participants just need to log onto www.nhs.uk/Change4Life.

For people looking to play a sport they once enjoyed and want to play again, the Return to Sport courses cover everything from team to racquet sports. For local mum, Heather Batty, returning to a sport she loved to play at school has given her a new burst of energy. Heather explains: “It’s only one night a week but I feel so much better about myself. It’s so much better than doing the same thing over and over. Every game of netball is different!”

Return to Sport courses are run over a six week period giving everyone the chance to build their skills and knowledge of a sport with the help of highly experienced coaches. In Aylesbury Vale there’s a great choice of courses available ranging from Return to Tennis at Aylesbury Tennis Club to Adult Street Dance at Walton Court Community Centre in Aylesbury.

Jogging is also among the sports on offer, and Bucks Resident and Olympic Gold Medallist, Denise Lewis, is pleased to support such a sports activity commenting: “I am so proud to support this programme encouraging local people to try something new and become more active. It’s so important to find someone to train with, as it all adds to the enjoyment and means you are less likely to give up if you know other people are relying on you.”

Whatever people choose to do through Reactivate Bucks, they have the opportunity to make March the month for some “me time”. It’s never too late to get fit, feel healthier and have fun. For more information about Reactivate Bucks see www.reactivatebucks.org