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One of Dorset’s promising young sailors sets his sights on World Championships in China thanks to FANS scheme and 1610
Imagine having to break the ice before getting into a boat and sailing for 6 hours alone in your boat ......
Obese men in Taunton challenged to take on MAN v FAT Football at Castle Sports Centre
Kicking a football around with your mates maybe a forgotten and pleasurable past time for many of us but now ......
Dorset children with disabilities aim high in sport with new funding for unique programme at Dorchester Sports Centre
More children with learning difficulties and disabilities in Dorset will be able to aim high in sport thanks to increased ......
West Somerset pupils find out why doing well at school may start with a hop, skip and a jump!
700 pupils from across West Somerset have been taking part in” Wake and Shake” sessions at their school assemblies organised ......
Taunton couple’s bid to cycle 400 miles to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer testing
A Taunton couple will be cycling 400 miles across the month of May all without leaving 1610 Castle Sports Centre ......
Wellness Works manager role
Fancy becoming a part of our team in managing our exercise referral scheme across 2 different sites? https://www.1610.org.uk/about-1610/jobs/wellness-works-coordinator/...
How running took James on a personal journey from grief to helping others
When 24- year old James Pugsley guides his running club members out on their twice weekly run through the lanes ......
Why a running club proved to be the road to recovery for North Devon painter Louise
For Bideford painter and decorator Louise Jeffery being fit and active has been very much part of her working life, ......
Why Wake and Shake can help West Somerset pupils with their ABC
With rising obesity rates in children in the UK being a cause for concern some West Somerset pupils are starting ......
How smart training and Trinity have helped Bridgwater swimmer to make it to the European Masters
A Bridgwater swimmer looks set to take on Europe’s elite swimmers later this year at the Len European Masters Championships ......
Why going for a Spin gives real heart to a West Somerset family
When 1610 Sports Development Manager Suzanne Richards climbs on to her spinning bike for a gruelling 4- hour charity fundraising ......
Bideford woman conquers lifelong fear of going into water thanks to 1610
A North Devon woman who has had a life- long fear of getting into water has conquered her fears and ......
Why walkies just got competitive at the Hestercombe Woodland Wander and Doggy Dash!
A dog may be a man’s best friend, well now they will have the chance to prove it by limbering ......
Football Parties!
Book your child's birthday party with us! Any age between 5-11! Your party will consist of 20-30 minutes of skill ......
1610 has joined the fight for every heart beat to help the British Heart Foundation’s lifesaving research
Dedicated staff at 1610, one of the South West’s leading sports and leisure groups, have shown they’re all heart by ......
The British Heart Foundation Walk For The Heart!
Here at 1610 Chard we are holding an event on the 15th of March at 13:30 PM. Walk for the ......
1610 Chard becomes Dementia Friendly
Christmas may be about reuniting with family and friends but for many families this happy time of year means having ......
Why at 31 Melissa has what it takes to be Apprentice of the Year in Bridgwater & Taunton College Apprenticeship Awards
Melissa Teacy proves it’s never too late to try something new as she has just scooped the Apprentice of the ......
How a free kick led 1610 Activity leader Cameron to become a social media star
Activity Leader at Castle Sports Centre in Taunton who works with children is also a successful social media star and ......
1610 wins prestigious National Award for Transformational Leadership in the Leisure industry
1610 wins prestigious national award for its inspirational leadership and staff development in the UK Active Training Awards....