One amazing year of sport - One great way to take part!

Sport Relief 2012 is winging its way to you from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th March. With over a million people expected to join in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile, there’s no better way to take part in the UK’s biggest year of sport and help to change lives too.

Here in Derbyshire we have a Sport Relief Mile taking place near you. So why not enter today!

Find out where your nearest mile is here...

A prescription for exercise leaves Killamarsh dad fighting fit – and is an inspiration to others for 2012! 

Dad-of-two Mark Ward has shed over two stones – and found a new lease of life – thanks to a scheme which helps people tackle health problems through exercise.

The 40-year-old from Killamarsh has lost over 15 per cent of his body weight in just over three months after signing up to the Health Referral Programme because of a long-term back problem.

Mark says he is also now more mobile, suffers much less pain and has hugely improved his sleeping patterns following the 12-week tailor-made exercise programme at Eckington Swimming Pool.

To read Marks full story click here...

Active Derbyshire is supporting a wide range in the New Year. So why not start off the New Year by aiming to take part in a challenge. There is something out there for everyone! So enter now!

Here's a taste of what you can be part of:

The British Heart Foundation Calke Abbey Walk - Sunday 18th March 2012 - 10 Mile circular walk - Its simple to register - for more information read on..

Sport Relief Mile - Sunday 25th March 2012 - Events are taking place in every district across the county - Confirmed events so far are as follows: The Shirebrook Mile, The Chesterfield Queen's Park Mile, The Swadlincote Woodlands Mile, The Glossop Mile, The Ashbourne Recreation Ground Mile, The Rutland Sports Park Mile, The Tideswell Mile, The Clay Cross Sharley Park Leisure Centre Mile, The Shipley Country Park Mile and The Belper Mile.

Its simple and easy to register – go to Sport Relief and sign up  

The Derbyshire Building Society Derby 10k and 3k Walk, Jog, Run - Sunday 1st April 2012 - Enter now..

Jog Derbyshire is looking for leaders to launch new groups and to help exisitng leaders across the county. The next Jog Leader training sessions will take place at Moorways in Derby on Sunday 23 October. The cost of the course is £90 but you can claim the whole amount back from the Jog Derbyshire leader bursary once you have completed your training.

If you would like to know more about becoming a Jog Leader, visit the leader pages or call Tom on 01773 571 234.

Jog Derbyshire is aiming to recruit and train a further 150 leaders in the next 18 months to launch a minimum of 50 new groups and recruit a further 1500 members. You can be part of it!!!

Helens Trust Sporting Calendar goes on sale - get your copy today!

Have you ever wondered what our sporting heroes eat or what their favourite foods might be?
 
This fun calendar gives insight into just that. The Calendar is packed with wonderful photos of some of the most famous athletes who have generously agreed to show their support for Helen's Trust.

 
These major sporting stars, many of them household names, have shared the recipes for their favourite foods – foods which they feel have helped them on their way to sporting success.

For more information about how to order a copy read on...

It is spreading like an infection through South Derbyshire. And, if you decided to take it up, you will undoubtedly catch the bug as well. The Nordic walking outbreak is ever expanding as it grows in size and stature.

Fun and affordable, the popular activity is one of the most effective cardiovascular workouts because it works all major muscle groups in the body.

To read the full story and how to try out Nordic Walking read on.....