Free health and sport festival
All the family can take part in a host of free sports and fitness activities
at Highbury Fields on Saturday 15 July from 10am to 3pm.
The Health and Sport Festival is organised by Proactive, a new partnership
between Islington’s public and voluntary sector organisations with a focus on
physical activity.
The festival will showcase a broad range of local clubs and activities which
will appeal to all ages including a history walk, health checks, Tai Chi, line
dancing, salsa, street dance and “Doctor” bike sessions. If you’re feeling
sporty, take your pick from basketball, netball, tennis and football.
The daylong celebration features the Everyday Sport Walking Challenge with the
first 50 participants receiving a free stepometer and prizes are on offer. A
mobile climbing wall, bouncy castle and human table football will also make
the day a unique, family affair.
Cllr George Allen, Executive Member for Leisure said “This is the ultimate
family day out with something for everyone. We hope you’ll be spoilt for
choice. It will be the first Health and Sports Festival in Highbury Fields and
it is something Proactive hope to build on.”
There is no need to book, just turn up on the day. For full details of all the
activities on offer, contact
Karen Smith on 020 7527 2615.
The festival is a joint venture to increase participation in physical activity
in the borough. It’s funded and managed by Proactive, a partnership between
Islington Council, Islington PCT, IVAC, Aquaterra Leisure, CEA, Sport England
and community groups.
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