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Why Terry ‘s battle for fitness may inspire a West Somerset community
For Terry Wilson, the gym at West Somerset has given him a new lease of life after his leg was ......
On your marks and a Ho Ho Ho! for the Santa Dash in Bridgwater November 26
Residents of Bridgewater will be guaranteed an early sighting of Father Christmas this November, in fact there won’t be just ......
West Country runners enjoy autumn’s glory with inspiring 10ks at Castle Cary and Shepton Mallet
Some of Somerset’s most stunning and beautiful locations will be the backdrop for some of the West Country’s most gruelling ......
South West school children celebrate National Fitness Day thanks to 1610
School children from across the West Country will be able to join in with National Fitness Day (Wednesday 27 September) ......
Hockeyfest takes off at Cresta Leisure Centre Chard August 20
Mums, Dads, kids and all the family are being encouraged to pick up a hockey stick and get playing with ......
£50,000 gym refurbishment brings new fitness innovation to Bridgwater and West Somerset
Bridgwater and West Somerset residents will soon be able to scale a Norwegian mountain or feel as though they are ......
1610 Chard Chaser 10k expected to be a sell out event on September 10th
Around 300 runners are expected to take part in the 1610 Chard Chaser 10k on Sunday September 10 which could ......
Why Yeovil women just want to keep on running at Stanchester!
Women in Yeovil are being inspired to pull on their trainers and get running as part of an innovative and ......
1610 West Dorset Waterpolo squads celebrate another resounding success
The 1610 West Dorset Waterpolo U14 and U12 squads have enjoyed another resounding victory over rivals at the recent Dorset ......
1610 helps pupils make the move to Middle School with orienteering fun at Dunster Castle
Many pupils will be longing for the summer holidays but before the long summer break happens, pupils from West Somerset ......
As Johnny Brownlee takes on the World’s biggest Triathlon… Dorset’s Triathletes line up for the Dorchester Dash!
As Johnny Brownlee prepares to battle it out at the world’s biggest Triathlon in Hamburg, during the same weekend as ......
Dorset’s talented young swimmers honoured in ceremony hosted by 1610 and Dorchester Swimming Baths Trust
Dorchester’s talented young able bodied and disabled swimmers are being honoured at a special ceremony at Dorchester Sports Centre on ......
Calling all novice Triathletes the Dorchester 'Dash' needs you!
First time or novice Triathletes are being encouraged to sign up for the Dorchester ‘Dash’ Triathlon which takes place on ......
Two 1610 Holsworthy Pool staff are nominated for national awards
1610 staff at Holsworthy Pool are celebrating after two of their activity leaders have been nominated for two prestigious national ......
How 1610 has inspired a Bideford woman to overcome serious illness to take on a Half Ironman
A North Devon woman who has overcome a serious illness is to take on the gruelling challenge of a Half ......
Unique Swim Buddy initiative launched at 1610 pools across the South West
A unique swimming initiative is being launched at seven 1610 swimming pools across the South West to encourage more people ......
South West communities make more than 6 million moves for a better world with 1610
From “Superhero” school children, to the residents of care homes, communities across the South West came together with 1610 last ......
Brothers sail on to success with the help of 1610 and FANS scheme
Two brothers from Dorset who are trying to make it in the competitive sport of sailing have received a helping ......
Why Women in Chard are “ In It Together” with new running club launch
Women in South Somerset are being urged to put on their trainers and head for 1610 Chard to take part ......
Wake & Shake
On Wednesday 22nd March Pupils from Minehead First School celebrated being part of the “Let Move for a better world ......