Halewood swept to victory for the fourth year running at the annual Older People’s Fun Olympics in Knowsley.
The event encourages people who are over 50 to get more active and the four teams that take part train weekly throughout the year.
The “Olympics” pits the teams from Huyton, Kirkby, Halewood and the combined forces of Prescot, Whiston, Knowsley Village and Cronton against each other.
It’s the fourth year the event has been held and Halewood has won every time.
“This is making the others all the more competitive,” said Michelle Gilmurray, Olympics Coordinator with Knowsley Council.
“Most of the competitors treat the event as a bit of fun, but Halewood keep stealing the show and that’s getting to them!
“We held the event in the new leisure park this time and that made it something special.
“We used the entrance atrium to run stalls offering freebies and advice on everything from health and heating to managing your money.”
At the weekly meetings, the team members share a cuppa and a chat as well as activity sessions.
If you’d like to know more about getting involved in Knowsley Sports Development, contact 0151 443 5712.
The women from the Kirkby team enjoy a laugh at the Knowsley Older People’s Fun Olympics.
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