Bracknell

A multi-activity taster session is being held at Bracknell Leisure Centre by the disability support team.

The session takes place on Friday, July 20, from 10.30am until 12.30pm in the centre's main hall.

Activities include boccia - a seated game where competitors try to throw light leather balls the closest to a jack; new age kurling using rubber kurling stones and pushers; sitting volleyball; and table tennis or polybat where the net is removed and barriers are fitted down the sides of the tables.

The Bracknell disability support team is opening the sessions to everyone to give disabled residents the chance to try a variety of events alongside their friends and family and provide the opportunity to meet new people. More sessions will be held during the summer.

The first multi activity session was held on July 7 and attended by more than 40 people. Sports on offer included short tennis using a slow soft ball, short mat bowls, boccia and badminton. It was a lively, noisy and social event with families and support workers joining in.

There will also be a football session on Wednesday, July 25, from 7.30pm until 8.30pm. Players are already signing up following a successful first event in June where 17 people took part in a six-a-side competition. It is hoped a team can be formed to join a league.

Cllr Iain McCracken, Executive Member for Bracknell leisure, said: "These sessions are a great way to get everybody enjoying sport together at Bracknell Leisure Centre.

"The disability support team do a brilliant job at making sure our superb leisure facilities are accessible to everyone who lives in Bracknell Forest."

For more details visit www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be or call 01344 454203.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council