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ack on trackhose going green in theand achieve goals.sportsbiteswalkingGet active monthSports clubs and leisure facilities tookthe opportunity throughout July toencourage more people to become moreactive as part of Get Active Month. Over420 people tried new sports and activitiesfor free, including sports, gym classesand swimming.Olympic open weekendPeople had the opportunity to try three newsports for free during an event at Queen Mary’sSports Centre. The open weekend was oneof hundreds of events taking place across theUK to celebrate the countdown to the Olympicand Paralympic Games in London 2012.It saw local sports clubs working together toencourage people to try different sports.Get active whileconserving our boroughA new leaflet detailing organised conservationevents across the borough is now available.There are many voluntary conservationgroups supporting our local environment andwildlife and they would love to hear from anyresidents that would like to get involved. Formore information or for a copy of the leaflet visitwww.basingstoke.gov.uk/go/conservation orcall Karen Evans-Prosser on 01256 845649.Getting in the Olympic spiritIf you are interested in getting involved inactivities to celebrate the London 2012Olympic and Paralympic Games,please call 01256 844844 or emailgoingforgold@basingstoke.gov.uk.Medals and awardscelebrated at youth eventYoung sports people in the boroughcelebrated medals and awards at theHampshire Youth Games. Over 120young people from the borough competedin the Youth Games and the ParallelGames held over two days. Sportsincluded swimming, squash, canoeing,football, new age kurling, athletics,gymnastics and hockey.For the first time ever, the area entered avisually impaired team in the athleticscompetition in the Parallel Games, for pupilswith physical or learning disabilities, andended up scooping a silver medal!Weekly walks programmeDAY/TIME WHERE TO MEET/ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONMonday 11am Eastrop Park BoathouseChoice of two or three walks including a walk suitable for beginnersTuesday 11.30am Basing Wood (behind Popley Fields Community Centre)Call 01962 797079 to book a placeEvery Wednesday Gill Nethercott Centre, Whitchurch10amA choice of two walks with refreshments afterwards1st Wednesday of The Square in Kingsclerethe month 10.30am A walk ideal for beginnersWednesday 11am Basingstoke Aquadrome at the Leisure ParkRefreshments afterwardsWednesday 7pm Fast evening walk from various locations Visitwww.basingstokehealthwalks.org or call 01256 845574 for starting placeThursday 11am The Walled Garden at Down Grange off Pack LaneRefreshments afterwardsFriday 11am Shakespeare Medical Centre in Popley Refreshments afterwards1st and 3rd Friday Tadley Library,of the month 1.30pm Tadley Pool Refreshments afterwardsWeekends, Various Visitoccasional www.basingstokehealthwalks.org or call 01256 845574 for further detailsActivitieson track forBeggarwood ParkLocal residents and Beggarwood Parkusers have given their views on proposalsfor a play area and bike track as part ofnew facilities and improvements atthe park.A drop-in session was held at HatchWarren Community Centre in Septemberas the first chance to see detailed designsthat will bring the masterplan for the futureof the park to life.Funding has been set aside for theimprovements over the next three years.For more information see www.basingstoke.gov.uk/go/beggarwoodparkBasingstoke & Deane Today 21