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Chris shows he is all heart as he Skydives in memory of his father
As the manager of three 1610 leisure centres in Bridgwater and Highbridge, Chris Skidmore takes a leading role in inspiring ......
Father and daughter take on grueling John O’Groats to Land’s End cycling challenge for charity
A Wellness Coach from 1610 Chard Vicki Stanners will be testing her own fitness to the limit this October when ......
How exercise helped Highbridge woman conquer back pain and anxiety
It is estimated that almost half the adult population (43%) or 28 million people in the UK are living with ......
West Somerset gymnasts showcase their skills at Get Set Go Gymnastics launch
Some of West Somerset’s most talented and up and coming young gymnasts have been showcasing their skills at the official ......
How 1610 and FANS scheme supports Somerset’s promising young athletes
A promising young gymnast from Highbridge in Somerset is being given free access to sports facilities by 1610 to help ......
Mandy is Get Set Go for 1610 Chard Chaser 10k Sunday September 9
When the runners taking part in the 1610 Chard Chaser 10k line up on the starting line on Sunday September ......
How swimming lessons at Trinity pool helped a Cannington 10- year- old to swim his way to a life changing scholarship
When ten-year old Austin Ranson from Cannington near Bridgwater first began swimming lessons at Trinity Sports & Leisure, little did ......
Primary pupils in Shepton Mallet and South Somerset Get Set Go to get active and combat obesity
More primary school pupils in Shepton Mallet and South Somerset are being encouraged to take up multi sports and wellness ......
Why West Somerset youngsters are Get Set Go for gymnastics programme expansion
More West Somerset preschool and primary school pupils than ever before are embracing a greater range of multi sports and ......
1610 expands its operations in North Devon with the management of South Molton swimming pool
South Molton Leisure Trust which had previously managed the site decided to seek a new operator to safeguard the long-term ......
Bridgwater swimmer Rich Hill racks up more golds in run up to European Masters
The gold medals just keep on coming for Bridgwater swimmer Rich Hill who has won 4 gold medals and two ......
How insulin injections could become a thing of the past for Type 2 Diabetes sufferer from Bideford thanks to diet and exercise
4 million people in the UK are currently living with Diabetes, which is more than ever before and if nothing ......
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, ......