Okehampton Community and Recreation Association (OCRA) have partnered with South Devon based company I Can Do That to provide a series of confidence and motivation workshops for those who are 18-24 years old and not in employment. The delivery will take place at OCRA’s Pavilion in the Park, with Simmons Park as the backdrop it will be promoting mental health as a fundamental part for those accessing it. Continue reading OCRA Empowering 18-24 year olds with Confidence and Motivation Workshops
Category: OCRA Pavilion
Sporting Memories Thursdays 10.30
“….and they’re off!!!!” Sporting Memories has started in Okehampton. Thursdays 10.30am at the Pavilion. Aimed as a social group for those interested in sport, experiencing isolation, mild dementia and/or long term health conditions.
All Stars Cricket for 2019 – Okehampton and Tavistock
All Stars Cricket is the England and Wales Cricket Board’s entry level participation programme, aimed at providing children aged five to eight with a great first experience in cricket.
OCRA ran a successful All Stars last year and we’re back with the ECB’s support for 2019 at both Okehampton, OCRA Pavilion and at Tavistock, Meadowlands.
Starting from May 2019 – Register at allstarscricket.co.uk. Continue reading All Stars Cricket for 2019 – Okehampton and Tavistock
Okehampton Running Club Tenth Anniversary
Congratulations to Okehampton Running Club on their tenth anniversary. Formed in February 2009, ORC now has over 100 members of all abilities and all ages who share one thing – a love of running!
Gathering after this Tuesday’s runs, club members enjoyed a celebratory get together at OCRA Pavilion; possibly the only party where the dress code for the majority of attendees included hi-vis vests and jackets. 😄
Okehampton Running Club
Okehampton Running Club (ORC) has over 100 members of all abilities and all ages who share one thing – a love of running!
Club nights are Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are five groups for different abilities running each night, so there should be one to suit you. Each group is taken out by a qualified leader to help guide you in your training.
Tuesday nights are steady runs, sometimes on road, sometimes through the woods and tracks. In the winter, we do head torch runs going out through the country lanes. In the summer, we have a separate group that meets up on moor, going fully off-road.
Thursday nights are technical sessions, aiming to build up stamina and speed. We do sprints, and distance loops, as well as hill reps and more.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.15pm and train from 6.30-7.30pm
Where: Assemble at Pavilion in the Park, Mill Road, Okehampton. Devon. EX20 1GE
Contact: email: okehamptonrunningclub@gmail.com
Updated: 24 Jan 2019
Monthly Run in the Park – 2.5 or 5km
Great flat(ish) route through stunning Edwardian Parkland and the Ockment Valley, by streams, on pathways – Suit all level of runners and the chance to set a good time.
Gallery: Super Sports Funday 2018
SUPER SPORTS FUNDAY – Cycling, Running, Dance, Trampolining, Putting, Climbing and more…
See the gallery from the day below.
Follow up with lots of great activities for children of all ages over the summer holiday https://ocrasport.org.uk/get-involved/holidays/ + OCRA at Okehampton Show on August 9th. Continue reading Gallery: Super Sports Funday 2018
SNAP – Special Needs Activities in the Park
SNAP is a social club for children and young people with special needs. The club offers a fantastic opportunity to try lots of fun activities, socialise and make new friends.
Activity type / sport / club: Special Needs
When: Thursdays – term-time only
Time: 7pm and 8:30pm
Venue: Pavilion in the Park and Okehampton College Gym
Who it’s aimed at:
Cost: £5 per session
Contact: snap.okey@gmail.com, 07851257733, 01837 659990 or see the SNAP page for further details
Updated: 24 Jan 2019
Onwards for West Devon Quad Kids winners 2018
Schools from across our region attended the West Devon Quad Kids event at Tavistock Track on Friday 4th May.
This is always hugely popular with those that take part, boosted this year by a curriculum time slot to hold it; earlier than usual, we chose a Friday afternoon so there was the least disruption possible to pending SATS revision. Continue reading Onwards for West Devon Quad Kids winners 2018
Rock and Pop Music Project
OCRA is relaunching its Rock and Pop Music Project this Summer.
Supported by Devon Music Education Hub and mentored by Turning Tides Project, we’re looking to help young people develop their writing, performing and collaboration skills in whatever musical style they want to pursue. Continue reading Rock and Pop Music Project
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