Almost 500 people went to the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field on Sunday to a ‘Give it a Go’ event.
The event, part of South Holland District Council’s SHout and About health and wellbeing campaign and the Great Get Together weekend in memory of Jo Cox MP, gave people the opportunity to try a new sport or activity for free, meet with local sports clubs and see what is on offer in the district.
It included demonstrations from Boogie Bounce trampoline fitness, Totally Shredded Drum N’ Bass Workout and Hummingbird hypnotherapy and mindfulness among many more. There was representation from Spalding Town Tennis Club and Spalding Rink hockey club as well as the chance to take part in archery, rowing, croquet, karate and netball.
Councillor Gary Taylor, South Holland District Council portfolio holder for community and facilities, said: “The aim with Give it a Go and the SHout and About programme was to offer a fun, free opportunity for people to spend time with loved ones trying exciting new activities and to share new and exciting ways of staying fit and healthy.
“We hope some lasting links have been built and having ‘given it a go’ people will continue to explore the clubs, groups and sports they tried into the future.”
The next SHout and About events will be Activate dates in August in Holbeach, Crowland, Pinchbeck, Sutton Bridge and Gosberton.
The Summer Fun brochure will also be distributed via primary schools before children break up for the summer.
Listings will be available at www.sholland.gov.uk/summerfun
