Leigh Sports Village to Host Sport Relief Mile

Leigh residents of all ages have the chance to pull on their red socks for charity this spring as Leigh’s magnificent new sports village hosts a Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile.

Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust has teamed up with Leigh Harriers to organise Leigh’s first ever Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 16th March as part of the national charity event.

In 2006 a staggering 400,000 men, women and children took part in the Sport Relief Mile across the UK. Places are limited so people are encouraged to sign up for The Leigh Sports Village Mile as soon as possible – everyone is welcome.

This year’s Milers are encouraged to kit themselves out in a pair of red Sport Relief Socks available from Sainsbury’s stores and www.sportrelief.com Other official Sport Relief merchandise is also available, so even those who can’t take part can support Sport Relief.

Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust Community Activity Officer Emma Moran said: “We’re delighted that Leigh Sports Village has been selected to host this exciting event. In 2006 we held a successful event at Robin Park Arena raising thousands of pounds; this year we wanted to bring it to Leigh. Everyone is welcome to join us no matter what your level of ability. What better way could there be of christening the new athletics track than by using it to raise money for Sport Relief. We would like to thank Leigh Harriers and Leigh Sports Village Company for their support with this event.”

Sport Relief harnesses the power and passion of sport to change lives for the better. By doing sport, having fun and raising money, everyone can do good and feel good. Comic Relief spends the money raised to help vulnerable people living incredibly tough lives both at home in the UK and in the world’s poorest countries.

Over 200 miles will take place across the country. A team of sporting stars have already lined up to show their support to the national campaign including Dame Kelly Holmes, Zara Phillips, Fearne Cotton and Darren Gough.

Leigh Harriers’ Chairman Joe Galvin said: “This event is a superb way of supporting a charity and it’s something all of the family can get involved. It’s also the chance to run, or walk, on a first class running track. Hopefully, taking part in the Mile will inspire people to continue to keep active and get involved in athletics her in Leigh.”

The Leigh Sports Village Mile will take place in waves from 10.30am to 1.30pm on Sunday 16th March. The Mile takes place at Leigh Harriers new running track at Leigh Sports Village off Atherleigh Way in Leigh.

Those wishing to take part can register online at www.sportrelief.com or by calling 0871 200 1515. Everyone who signs up to join the Mile will be provided with an entry kit and will be issued with a time. For further information about the Leigh event call Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s Active Living Team on 01942 828572.

Sport Relief: visit www.sportrelief.com to find out more.
To make a donation, call 08457 910 910 (calls cost no more than 4p per minute from BT landlines. Other operator and mobile rates may vary)
• Since its launch in 2002, almost £50 million has been raised through Sport Relief.
• Comic Relief spends the money raised to help vulnerable people living incredibly tough lives both at home in the UK and across the world’s poorest countries.
• Sport Relief is an initiative of Comic Relief, registered charity 326568.

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