Active Okehampton - finding the right activity for you in 2019

Would you like to be more active, have fun, feel happier and healthier, meet new people and be able to take on the challenges of life?

No matter what your age or ability is, we are blessed in Okehampton and surrounding area with a fantastic array of clubs, activity, sports and fitness sessions.Local recreation charity OCRA, working with Fusion, is keen to help people get more active and help you find the right activity.

You could come along to Rusty Rackets, a tennis session for people of all ages and abilities running on Mondays from 10am at the Okehampton courts.

There is also Walking Football on Tuesdays at 6.15pm in which players from 48 to 85 years of age enjoy the game they love during weekly sessions at the All Weather Pitch -a warm welcomeawaits.

The area also has a rich fitness sessions scene with great instructors. Whether you would like to try pilates, zumba, aqua aerobics, yoga, Tai Chi, swimming, seated exercise, HIT, circuit training, running or cycling there are groups for all abilities.

Then there’s Walk & Talk, free sociable weekly walks leaving from opposite Okehampton Post Office on Tuesdays (short walk at 10.30am) and Wednesdays (moderate walk at 10 o’clock) aimed at different fitness levels.

If you are suffering from diabetes, mental health issues, high blood pressure, if you are overweight, have COPD, or a history of stroke you can approach your GP/physio or nurse and find out more about the GP exercise referral scheme which runs from Parklands.

Run in the Park is a monthly 2.5 or 5km run for children, adults of all ages and families. They are run by Okehampton Running Club and OCRA on the first Sunday of the month at 9.30am at the Pavilion in the Park.

For more information go to www.ocrasport.org.ukor email stuart@ocrasport.org.ukor like OCRA on Facebook