Weekly Walks
Every Wednesday 12noon
We meet in the Cafe at Daventry Leisure Centre
All walks last approximately 30 minute. All abilities welcome, please arrive 5 minutes before the start to register.
Every Monday 12noon
Braunston 30 minute Health Walk
We meet outside Braunston Church
All walks last approximately 30 minute. All abilities welcome, please arrive 5 minutes before the start to register.
NEW walk! Every Wednesday (from 15 September onwards) at 10.30am
We meet at Moulton Library
All walks last approximately 30 minute. All abilities welcome, please arrive 5 minutes before the start to register.
August 2010
Summer Holiday Activities
During 2010, Daventry District Council will be working with key partners to deliver activity camps in athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, football and dance. In addition to this the free multi-sports road show will be travelling around villages and 5-day sports camps will be hosted in Moulton & Woodford Halse. There are also projects based around free swimming, disability and inclusion and the Olympics that will be delivered during the summer. Finally DDC’s Play Rangers will also be travelling around the district delivering free sessions in activities such as arts and crafts, parachute games and quad biking.
For further information please download the Daventry Get Active 2010 brochure. Alternatively please contact the Sport and Leisure Team on 01327 302350
September 2010
Nordic Walking
A fully qualified nordic walking instructor will be delivering a five-week 'Learn to Nordic Walk' course which will take place at Brixworth Country Park. The 5 week course will cost £15 which includes pole hire for the duration of the course. The five week course will take place at 10-11am on Wednesday 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th September, and 6th October. There are few places available so please contact Will Heckford, Physical Activity Officer, on 01327 302301 or by email at wheckford@daventrydc.gov.uk.
Dates: Every Wednesday between September 8 - October 6th
Times: 10am - 11am
Venue: Brixworth Country Park (meet in the car park)
Cost: £15
Health Walks
Monday 6th September, 11am for 60 minutes
Meet at Harlestone Garden Centre lay-by
Wednesday 8th September, 2pm for 90 minutes
Meet at Heart of Shires Shopping centre car park
Tuesday 14th September, 10.30am
Meet at Daventry Leisure Centre Cafe for a walk in and around Daventry Country Park
Tuesday 28th September, 10.30am
Meet at Daventry Leisure Centre Cafe for a walk in and around Daventry Country Park
October 2010
The Run '10- Sunday 3rd October
The Run '10 is Northamptonshire's biggest mass participation run that reflects all the great and good things about Northamptonshire, its ambitions, history, growth and heritage. Over 2,500 people signed up to take part in the inaugural event in 2009 - experienced racers, keen runners, first-time joggers and determined walkers/strollers. With a 10km main event alongside 5km route plus Children's Races, the Run '10 aims to be bigger and better than last year offering something for everyone.
Event Detail
The Run '10 takes place on 3rd October and will start and finish at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton - the home of Northampton Town Football Club "The Cobblers". The popular 10km running event is suitable for people of all running abilities aged 15 years plus and a great way to help you make fit and healthy start to the year.
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Route: The closed road circular route heads into and around the town centre, bypassing iconic sites such as the Express Lifts Tower, Saints RFC, All Saints Church, Market Square and then back to the Football Club to the finish.
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Distances: 10km and 5km routes
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Fees: Affordable and not restrictive (circa £10 pp). There is a £2 early entry incentive if you enter before 30th July 2010
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Entry Categories: Individual, Team (5 members) or Children's
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Charities: Northamptonshire and Warwickshire Air Ambulance is one of the events chosen charities.
The Mini & Junior Run '10
Kids like running too so why not make The Run '10 a great day of running for all the family. The Mini and Junior Run '10 also takes place on Sunday 3rd October 2010, offering separate contests for children aged 3 to 13 years with the same 'race experience' as the adults - closed, safe and secure routes with the start / finish at Sixfields Stadium. Both events are for boys and girls of all running abilities and will take place after the adult's races and all junior and mini runners will receive a medal and goody bag.
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The Mini Run '10 is suitable for children aged 3 - 8 years covering a distance of 1km. Adults may accompany children if they so wish.
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The Junior Run '10 is suitable for children aged 9 - 13 years covering a distance of 2km.
For those aged 14 years and above entry into the 5k event will be permitted (Parent/Guardian consent will be required on the entry form).
For more information and to enter go to www.the-run.org
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