I’m really enjoying this hot sunny weather. It was perfect for the recent World Cup & Caribbean food tasting family fun day held up at Shepton Mallet FC & the scout hut. Jackrock Caribbean Takeaway, who are planning to open a permanent restaurant in Shepton Mallet - served up Jerk Chicken, Curry goat , rice and peas, while the kids played on free bouncy castles. Cheers went up each time England scored- which we did 6 times against Panama. It was the perfect day! Then, this Saturday crowds gathered to watch local lad Ethan Andrews, run a whopping 10k round Collett Park - to raise money for ‘Time Is Precious’ charity. His mother, friends and family were bursting with pride as Ethan flew past the finish line at Shepton Parkrun event - having completed 6 instead of the usual 3 laps. I know this boy personally, and as he is too modest to say. I want everyone to know that this boy chose to raise money for charity, on a boiling hot summers day instead of having a 13th birthday party! He hoped to raise a couple of hundred pounds, but actually managed to smash his target with a £748 total . There is still time to donate, and I know it would mean the world, not only to Ethan , but to all those who have ever used Bristol Children’s Hospital, Frenchay and RUH Children’s ward, which the charity supports. ‘Time is Precious’ is a voluntary run charity which has been running since 2011. It was set up by Neil and Nicky Halford in memory of their son Ben sadly died from cancer in 2010. He was cared for at these local facilities. The website states “The aim of the charity is to help create a more comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for children and their families. We work alongside specialists to purchase equipment and refurbish areas to support not just those children who because of illness or disability find themselves in hospital for treatment but also their families who want to be with them because time is just that precious.” Visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ethans10k to donate. Lovely weather for the lido ! How lucky are we to have a lido in Shepton Mallet?! Prices are affordable, and they run adults only sessions as well as aquafit and full moon specials. Local lady Jane Andrews tries to go atleast twice a week for a fitness swim, she is an avid believer that swimming in the open air is a tonic for the body and soul. "I love to feel the fresh air on my face as I swim along, I look at the lovely trees in the park, and listen to the bird song. There is nothing quite like it. I used to enjoy open water swimiing, in lakes or rivers for example- but this is alot safer, and warmer!"
Outdoor exercise is so good for you. There is a big craze at the moment for 'green gyms' and free running in woods for example. Shepton Mallet is way ahead of the times. Prices are vary affordable - under £3 for kids over 5, and under £6 for adults. But buying a fusion leisure membership or season pass is the best value. Go to https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/shepton-mallet-lido/ You can buy ice-creams & refreshments from the little shop it’s a great day out for young or old. Do check their facebook page before you go during busy times and heatwaves- to avoid disappointment!
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