The TOKYO Olympics is in full swing, albeit with many drastic changes as a result of the pandemic. Wiltshire’s very own athletics star Tom Gale, from Trowbridge, and Ramsbury-based equestrian Jesse Campbell are among the ones to watch this year. Nearly a decade ago, the entire county was brimming with excitement as the London Olympics set up shop just an hour’s train ride away. Athletes, sports teachers, coaches and armchair enthusiasts were all urged to get on their marks and get set for the games, that promised to be like no other. Then London mayor Boris Johnson officially received the flag from the mayor of Beijing Guo Jinlong in 2008.
PARK Yoga sessions are being launched in Queens Park next month with Covid secure measures. Following the success of outdoor yoga in various locations across the South West over the last two years, organisers have decided to start new free classes in Swindon. The Fine Family Foundation which supports charities working in the environment, the arts, education and health is funding the community project. Administrator Katie Burden said: “We have seen Park Yoga grow in popularity over the last two years and are excited to be able to bring free outdoor yoga sessions to new locations for 2021. We hope that Park Yoga Swindon is just as successful and encourages both people that are new to yoga and those that regularly practice to improve their health and wellbeing in natural surroundings.”