The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile is back – and it’s coming to Yeovil Recreation Centre. On Sunday 20th March South Somerset District Council and Yeovil Town FC are inviting local people to come together and make themselves proud by entering now at http://www.sportrelief.com.
This is the fifth time that South Somerset District Council is organising the event and so far tens of thousands of pounds have been raised by the events held at Yeovil Recreation Centre.
On Sunday 20th March local heroes from Yeovil and the surrounding area will be walking and running themselves proud during the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile to raise life-changing money for Sport Relief 2016. The colourful, cheerful and eager Milers will be doing their bit to make a difference to people living across the UK and the world’s poorest communities.
Event organiser, David Blackwell, Leisure Projects Officer at South Somerset District Council explains more about the event and how to get involved. “Everyone is welcome to come along to the Rec. From little ones with their mums and dads, to runners up against the clock there’s something for everyone on this special day.”
“There will be plenty of free activities including circus skills and arts and crafts so don’t forget to rope in your mates, family, boyfriend, girlfriend and colleagues too. Enter now at sportrelief.com, get sponsored and help transform the lives of people living here in the UK and in some of the world’s poorest countries, while being part of an incredible nationwide event.”
Yeovil Town FC are once again getting involved in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile. Manager Darren Way from the football club said, “I have taken part in the Yeovil Sport Relief Mile before and really enjoyed it. It is such a well organised event and one that will hopefully raise lots of money for worthwhile causes.”
Councillor Sylvia Seal, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture at South Somerset District Council said, “We want the fifth Yeovil Mile to be a fun event in aid of a very good cause. We are delighted to have support from Yeovil Town F.C and Goldenstones Leisure Centre to help make this our best Sport Relief mile ever. One of the district council’s aims is to encourage participation in sport and physical activity and this comes in many forms. People can walk around in fancy dress if they like – it is all helping to make a difference to people’s lives.”
About Sport Relief
Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active, raise cash and change lives. The money raised by the public is spent by Comic Relief to help people living incredibly tough lives, across the UK and the world’s poorest communities. It all leads up to the Sport Relief weekend and a fantastic night of TV on the BBC.
Sport Relief 2016 will take place from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th March 2016. You can run, swim, cycle or even walk yourself proud at events across the country. There’s a distance for everyone, whether you’re sporty or not. Find out more at http://www.sportrelief.com
Entry fees for the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games:
Adult £7. Children (under 16) £3. Family (2 adults, 2 children) £17
The Yeovil Mile
For more information contact the lead officer on the project:
David Blackwell, South Somerset District Council, Leisure Projects Officer on 01935 462280
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