Santa Dash

Swindon residents may think Christmas has come early on Sunday 9 December, when a crowd of Santas will sprint through the town centre. Active Swindon has teamed up with the local Hash House Harriers to plan the 5km dash, and it is hoped that as well as getting people active, the event will raise money for the Prospect Hospice.

So dust down your red suit, trim your beard, and get running – there might even be a mince pie in it for you.

For further details about the event or to download an entry form, visit the North Wilts Hash House Harriers website (www.nwh3.co.uk).

Dietbusters

Dietbusters is a three month weight management programme which addresses the key issues of food education and exercise. Each weekly class has 45 minutes of education on topics including understanding food labels and portion sizes and 45 minutes of supervised exercise.

Courses – which start in January – are held at The Rec (Highworth), Croft Sports Centre, Stratton Community Centre, New College and the County Ground Lifestyle Centre. Each sessions costs £6.30 with discounts for Swindon card holders: £4.90 (no concessions), £4.40 (concession 1) and £4.00 (concession 2).

For further information or to find your nearest course please telephone Carole Jones on 01793 514401.

Cardio Care

Cardio Care is an exercise rehabilitation class for people with heart conditions. The classes are based on circuit training with time spent on a variety of exercises which work different parts of the body. The classes cost £2.50 and are held between 11am and 12pm every Wednesday at Stratton Leisure Centre.

For further information please telephone Carole Jones on 01793 514401.

Circus Skills

If you have ever fancied trying your hand at circus skills now is your chance! The Swindon Juggling and Circus Skills Club meet on Tuesday evenings at the Old Railway Museum, Faringdon Road, Swindon.

The club is run by Jake the Juggler (pictured). If you want to take part simply turn up on the night:

7.00pm-8.00pm is for 9- to 12-year-olds and costs £3 per person

8.00pm-10.00pm is for 13+ and costs £4 if employed and £3 if unemployed.

If you would like any further information please e-mail Jake at jake@lowershawfarm.co.uk or telephone him on 01793 771080.

Jump Swindon

Saturdays 10.00am–12.00 noon at Abbey Meads Court

Free basketball training is available for all 10- to 18-year-olds on the Abbey Meads court every Saturday morning. For further information on these sessions please see the Jump Swindon website (www.jumpswindon.co.uk) or telephone 01793 700356.

Walking, Running, Cycling, Orienteering & Mountaineering

Download a list of weekly opportunities to take part in these five great outdoor sports in Swindon (701kb PDF file)

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Download contact details for groups that organise these activities in Swindon - (2.9Mb PDF File)

For further information please contact Nan Pratt on 01793 466202 or e-mail Nan Pratt at npratt@swindon.gov.uk.