A big THANK YOU to everyone who supported us during the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ initiative in August.
The Return of the Roast from Sunday Sept 13th.
A choice of three meats, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, stuffing, veg and gravy. Vegetarian option also available. Continue reading The Return of the Roast!
And we have a winner… our first ‘Picasso in the Park’ is 16 year old Sofia Reichert from Okehampton College. Sofia is currently exhibiting some more of her paintings at the Pavilion in the Park, come on down and take a look at the work of this fabulous young talent! Continue reading We have a Winner: Picasso in the Park
While the sports pitches and parks may have been quiet over the past few months, we know behind closed doors the lockdown has provided the perfect opportunity for creative juices to flow. To celebrate and showcase these expressive endeavours, here at the Pavilion in the Park we’re running a competition to find our ‘Picasso in the Park’ and the best lockdown artwork from school aged children. Continue reading Will you be our first Picasso in the Park?
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
“….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 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
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 (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
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.
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