With the Fit Together project you could take on a sporting or exercise challenge in your local area. Project staff link with rural areas to offer opportunities both in sports and coaching in Wiltshire. The project is funded by Sport England and other local funders. You can visit the Sport England website at: www.sportengland.org/

Activities that have already taken place include: New age kurling; walking groups; T’ai Chi; cycling; bike maintenance courses; chair based exercise; running; training in youth leader awards, first aid; walk leadership;
The funds allow project staff to support exercise and activities in isolated and unconventional venues across Wiltshire.

The project links with many partners for example:

 WASP – the County Sports Partnership -
WASP offer local club support, links to National Governing Bodies, training, assistance to get club accreditation, coaching qualifications and much more.
If you feel you would like to take on a coaching course or increase your knowledge and skills to support your local sports club, then check out the courses on offer.
Bursaries are available for some courses, follow the link or speak to staff to see if you qualify. www.wscsp.org

V-inspired Wiltshire –
Young people can gain so much from volunteering and there are many opportunities out there.
Have a look at the website for Wiltshire wide opportunities for young people - www.vinvolvedwiltshire.com/

Fitness and healthy lifestyle information is promoted for the whole family: Various activities on offer For more information visit:
www.nhs.uk/Change4Life

Lease of Lifefunds have now been fully spent. Unless another funder is found soon, there will no longer be a fund for older people to apply to.

WATCH THIS SPACE – Cycle Project
Plans are underway to offer some more cycle maintenance and return to cycling courses across the county. Watch this space to see which areas and when this will take place in 2010.

Wiltshire Dancing
Links are still strong with some joint work being delivered  A new dance class will begin in Devizes in April at the Baptist Church, Sheep Street, Devizes. For further details look at their web site and contact them:
www.wiltshiredancing.co.uk

Spring is upon us and the chance to take on new activities is there for all. Why not train up for a fun run, or even a longer run. Many are taking place through the spring and summer months.

Events on offer in Wiltshire:
Move It – dance project at Chippenham youth centre, for disabled young people 13 – 25 years old.
Further details on www.wyap.org.uk

Stokes Croft Calne - A Westlea Housing Association area offering a day of activities on Saturday 6th March. Details from neighbourhood worker Denise Cooper

Kennet & Avon Canal - celebrates its 200th year with many activities and displays on offer. Look out for the relay walk along the entire stretch. People can take part in this walk doing relay sections.

 Enjoy your sports and activities out there.

Follow this link to download the end of year progress report - October 2009. (PDF File - 300kb)