A new project – the first of its kind in the county – has launched this week and it is hoped it will help people across Powys be more active.
Let’s Go Powys/ Amdani Powys is designed to make it easier for people to find sports and activity opportunities across the county. The website offers plenty of inspiration, for adults of all ages and abilities, from walking netball to kayaking to cycling and wheelchair basketball.
It has been created in response to a county-wide survey conducted by Sport Powys which revealed that residents said it was difficult to find varied physical activities across the county…
Let’s Go Powys features an activity finder so that people can search the website for opportunities in their area and by activity type.
The website also includes a series of case studies of individuals who have benefited from finding a sport or activity near them in Powys.
Walking Rugby
Phil Tovey, 75, discovered Walking Rugby in 2019 and set up a team at Crickhowell Rugby Club. He gets the same buzz from the sport now as he did when he was much younger.
“You don’t need to have played rugby before, as walking rugby is for everyone,” he said.
“It’s almost like the rugby we used to play; the buzz is the same, the enjoyment of helping your team, using your skills and the camaraderie. It’s like turning the clock back.”
His advice anyone considering walking rugby is: “Just turn up and try it. You won’t be intimidated and you’ll be accepted.”
Walking Netball
Liza Brown loved netball during her school days and decided to take up the sport again in her 70s with Machynlleth Walking Netball group, who meet at Bro Dyfi Leisure Centre every Friday morning.
“The group is suitable for anyone and you can do as much or as little as you like and rest if you need to,” she said. “You don’t have to have played netball before, so give it a try – you may find you enjoy it too.
“We are a friendly and inclusive group, with a wide age range and a variety of abilities and disabilities. I find it an excellent way to get some different exercise from walking, which is my usual way of keeping fit.
“It uses different muscles and can get me out of breath sometimes. I have also met new people and made new friends.”
VISIT Let’s Go Powys/ Amdani Powys: https://letsgopowys.co.uk
READ MORE at source: https://www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/news/lets-go-powys-project-aims-to-help-us-be-more-active-705893
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