We will be focussing on Running over the next few weeks. Nottingham is home to the National Watersports Centre at Holme Pierrepont, which is a fantastic facility and easily accessible, just off the A52 between West Bridgford and Gamston. The centre is not just for elite athletes, it's available to all sections of the community and there's plenty of sport and recreation activities that take place there. Visit their site to find out all of the different things you can do there. FREE Open Days! The Shape Up Notts! Festival of Sport continues in May with a series of open days and taster sessions enabling you to try out some of the fantastic running clubs we have in Notts. There are still a few open days for the rowers amongst us left, so why not try one of these as well... Redhill Road Runners Erewash Valley Running Club Erewash Valley Running Club is a small, friendly running club with a diverse membership - from people who run just for fun to serious competitive athletes. Their members take part in all types of running events - from local 5k and 10k races to overseas marathons. The club has a particularly active fell running section and a lively social scene and takes part in the local cross country and road race leagues. New members (aged 16+) are welcome on club nights and are invited to turn up and run with them. While the club doesn't cater for absolute beginners, novice and inexperienced runners are welcome. The club meets at Friesland Leisure Centre, Nursery Avenue, Sandiacre every Wednesday at 6:45 pm. (½ mile off Junction 25 of the M1) Website: www.evrc.co.uk Maid Marian Mile Relay
Returning for its third successive year, this 4x1 mile relay event takes place on the 22nd May 2008. Teams of four runners (or walkers), each complete a 1 mile circuit before handing over to their next team member. The Maid Marian Mile is open to anybody.
There are three categories:
Work Place Challenge Male
Female Whether you are a group of friends, a local business, members of a sports team, or non-runners looking to get fit, the Maid Marian Mile Team Relay is a great event to get involved in. For further information or to request an entry form please contact vanessa.clements@perfectmotion.org Newark Canoe Club Open Weekend - May 10th and 11th The Newark Canoe Club open weekend is designed to showcase the club. Entrance and all paddling activities are free and all kit is provided. We advise you to bring some spare clothes. 10:00 - 16:00 both days. There will be qualified BCU coaches on duty all day to ensure everyone's safety and to provide advice and assistance to all who require it. If you would like to attend please contact Vanessa Clements at vanessa.clements@perfectmotion.org Nottingham Rowing Club Open Day - May 11th 9.30am - 12.30pm The morning will allow you to look round the new Club (An amalgamation of the Nottingham Boat Club and the Nottingham Britannia Rowing Club) Located between Trent Bridge and the Forest Ground. Talk to members, try the indoor rowing machines and even go out on the water with experienced rowers. Whether you want to race, mess about in a boat or you just want to give it a go this is for you. As Mr Toad says in the Wind in the Willows "There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats". | 
