Get in the Olympics mood with free sports event in Dewsbury

The popular Flame event returns to Dewsbury's Crow Nest Park later this month with a selection of free sports and activities for everyone to try.
Crow Nest Park, DewsburyCrow Nest Park, Dewsbury
Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury

The event on Thursday, July 28 (11am-3pm) offers people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to have a go at a range of inclusive activities including cricket, football, wheelchair sports and a chance visit to the sensory tent.

Each activity is run by local inclusive sport and activity providers and is open to the whole family.

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The Paralympic lantern, which passed through Kirklees on its way to the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, will also be on show at the Dewsbury Museum inside the park as a special celebration of this Olympic and Paralympic year.

Councillor Viv Kendrick, responsible for Health and Activity, said: “Flame is a unique opportunity to try new sports and keep active.

“You can also find out about where you can access inclusive sport and physical activity locally on a regular basis.”

She added: “What makes this event especially successful is the sense of a united community - everyone joins in and has fun together - no matter what age or ability.”

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Organisers are encouraging visitors to dress appropriately for the weather as activities are outdoors.

A changing places unit and other changing facilities will be available.

A fun run around the park and an orienteering competition are also planned for the day. For more, visit bit.ly/29OVzXf.