• Olympic legends at Bushy Park Fun Run this Saturday!

  By TanyaSmith at 12:45 on 02/02/12

  

  The famous Olympic athlethes Edwin Moses and Mark Spitz will be running the Bushy Park parkrun this Saturday. Edwin Moses won gold medals for the 400 metres hurdles in 1976 and 1984, and Mark Spitz won seven gold medals for his swimming.   They are in town for the Laureus World Sports Awards held in London on Monday, and they will compete alongside more than 600 atheltes. This is one Saturday you don't want to miss!...

• Love Cricket? Hampton lady organises zip slide over The Oval Cricket ground

  By peachgirl at 21:37 on 21/09/11

  

  Hampton resident, Christine Hillier, is organising a zip slide over The Oval Cricket Ground next month.   She's not just organising this event but is taking part flying over The Oval too! Funds go to Arthritis Research. If you want to join Christine then see here for more information. http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/get_involved/events/our_events/kia_oval_zip_slide.aspx   Or if you can't go along, please let...

• Zumba comes to Thames Ditton!

  By TanyaSmith at 10:42 on 16/05/11

  

  You may have heard about the latest exercise craze and wonder what an earth it's all about...well, now you can find out! Zumba Fitness classes have started in Thames Ditton and Claygate and there is currently an offer for the first class free. I have yet to give it a bash so I'm not entirely sure what it's like, but I have friends who love it. Apparently it's very much like samba dancing but with an aerobic twist to get you in tip-top...

• Spot of cricket anyone?!

  By TanyaSmith at 08:33 on 05/03/11

  

  If you fancy getting in to a new sport this summer, or if you are already a big fan, then Long Ditton Cricket Club is the place to be! On Saturday 9th April from 10am the club is holding an open day where you can check out if this is the summer sport for you! All players are welcome. The ground is just off Rectory Lane, Long Ditton, KT6 5HT or call Mark Lambert on 07701 081067.

• Sign up for the Royal Parks half marathon

  By TanyaSmith at 14:09 on 21/02/11

  

  If you are a keen runner and love to exercise in our beautiful local parks then now is your chance to enter the ballot for the Royal Parks half marathon. The Royal Parks Foundation, the charity for eight London parks including Richmond and Bushy, have introduced the ballot for the first time for the very popular half marathon happening on the 9th October. The ballot for the 13 mile race is now open and you can enter here up until...

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