Health bosses welcome Bury St Edmunds Festival of Sport

The forthcoming Festival of Sport in Bury St Edmunds has been given a medical seal of approval.

The festival, which will run from Saturday September 12 to Sunday September 20, will offer a range of activities within the town centre.

Stephen Dunn, chief executive of the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust said he felt proud to be supporting the Ourburystedmunds Festival of Sport and feels it could help many residents take steps towards regular exercise.

He said; “Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and as a health-promoting organisation, we are keen to support messages around encouraging people to be active.”

Mark Cordell, chief executive of Ourburystedmunds, said: “The festival of Sport has something for all ages and abilities from Baby Yoga, which is 12 weeks upwards to the Suffolk Trail Runners who have participants in their eighties.

“All sessions will offer guidance and help for those who have never tried it before.”

For further information on the festival, details can be found on www.ourburystedmunds.com/festivalofsport