The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile is back – and it’s coming to Queen’s Park in Chesterfield. The town is set to host its fourth Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 25th March, and needs local people to come together and show their support by entering now at www.sportrelief.com. As one of the UK’s biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active, raise cash and change lives – so it’s time to dust off those trainers and enter right now.
Setting off from the park, the Chesterfield Mile will take in the sights of Queen’s Park and is set to be an incredible event. Entrants don’t have to be sporty to take part, but can choose to complete one, three or six miles knowing that all the money raised will help to change the lives of people living unimaginably tough lives right here on our doorstep, across the rest of the UK and in some the world’s poorest countries.
Cllr Nick Stringer, Executive Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism at Chesterfield Borough Council said: “The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Chesterfield is back and it’s your time to shine. From teeny-tots with their mums and dads, to super sprinters up against the clock there’s something for everyone on the big day. The last Chesterfield event had over 200 participants and raised over £15,000! This year we want to make the day even bigger and better – but we need your help to do that. So come on Chesterfield, pull up your Sport Relief socks, enter the Mile and do something amazing!”
Sport Relief has a unique history of dedicated people doing extraordinary things to rise to the challenge. Last September, David Walliams started Sport Relief off with an epic splash when he completed The BT Sport Relief Challenge: Walliams vs The Thames. Despite battling a nasty bacterial bug and bitingly cold water, David swam a staggering 140 miles and has so far raised over £1million for Sport Relief. And that’s not all; there will be even more amazing celebrity challenges to get the whole nation geared up for the Sport Relief weekend!
The Sport Relief Weekend kicks off on Friday 23rd March when everyone gets active, has fun and raises cash at home, at work or at school; before settling down to watch a night of top Sport Relief TV on BBC One. There will be even more BBC radio, online and TV coverage throughout the weekend to keep you entertained. By the end of the weekend everyone will be raring to go, when the whole nation comes together to take part in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 25th March.
To enter the Chesterfield Mile visit www.sportrelief.com
Return to Sport
Have you ever wanted to get back into a sport and some fun? Chesterfield Borough Council are starting a range of different activities for you to come and try at Queens Park Leisure Centre. The following sports will take place for 10 weeks for you to come and play in a recreational and friendly setting. So why not give them a go.
No Strings - Badminton - Starting Wednesday 13th October 5.30-6.30 or Saturday 30th October 11am-12noon. £3 per person.
Back to Netball - Start Date: Saturday 23rd October 10-11am. £3 per session
Squash/Racketball - Start Date: Saturday 16th October 11am-12.20pm. £3 per session.
Each person who attend the sessions will also receive a free swim for the same day.
Sessions will be coached or lead by qualified coaches.
Other activities at Queen's Park Sports Centre
Learn to Dive
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If your aim is to improve your fitness, learn a new sport or just come for a relaxing swim then Queen's Park Sports Centre has what you are looking for
To visit Queen's Park Sports Centre website click here
There are a range of both wet and dry side activities to choose from
The gym and studio timetable can be downloaded here..
Take the Plunge - The latest swimming timetable can viewed here..
Find out about walking groups that set off from the centre here..
To visit the Healthy Living Centre Website visit here.....
A new social and gentle exercise club for men and women aged over 60. There will be a range of different activities available to try.
Every Wednesday 10.00 am - 12.00 noon. Staring 20th April 2011 at The Parish Centre, Stonegravels
Free - For more information read on...
To find your nearest walking group in Chesterfield read on...
Derwent Valley Orienteers - Chesterfield
St Marys School Sports Hall off Newbold Road
Wednesday - 6.30-8.00pm
Have fun, get fit doing a variety of orienteering based activities
No experience necessary; suitable for all fitness levels, ages and abilities
Adults £1.00
Children 50p
For information - Steve Kimberley - 01246 280430 - lazyorienteer@gmail.com
Fitness Evolution (an all over body workout) - Monday's: 7.15-8.15pm @ St Augustine's Church, Chesterfield
Kids Street Dance (ages 7-11) - Friday's: 5.30-6.15pm @ St. Hugh's Church, Littlemoor, Chesterfield
For more information call Toni on 07730 604167
Why not try Karate/Kickboxing and Self Defense classes at Chesterfield College
Whether you want to just lose a few pounds or become an international standard fighter,
the classes provide the fitness, discipline and strength required to achieve your goals.
Becoming a member will improve self confidence and introduce you to a whole new
group of friends whilst providing a high-level of skill, stamina and humility. Each new member will also be presented with a free martial arts suit upon enrolling.
For more information read on...
The Eagle Club, Littlemoor, Newbold
Tuesday evenings: 7.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: £3
For Information contact: Trudie on 07939 594185
