Loughborough residents to get active as 'Beat the Street' returns to Charnwood

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Loughborough's outdoor game Beat the Street returns this March, with residents encouraged to get active by waving fobs at sensors around the town.

Around 3,000 players participated in the borough late last year, where families covered over 13,000 miles.

Beat the Street will take place from March 2 to 30 thanks to a National Lottery grant from Sport England.

Cllr Leigh Harper-Davies, the council's lead member for community support, said: "I am so pleased to see Beat the Street return to Charnwood after the success of the activity game in South Charnwood last year.

"It is so important that everyone of all ages gets out and exercise, not only for their physical health but also their mental health.

"The council is committed to creating and supporting healthy communities."

Active Charnwood, the sport and physical activity team at Charnwood Borough Council, Active Together and the South Charnwood Sport and Physical Activity Network will deliver the game.

It encourages people to get outside, get active and is open to all ages.

It works by turning an area into a real-life game, and residents will soon start to see special sensors called Beat Boxes appearing on lampposts across Loughborough.

Cllr Jenny Bokor, the lead member for Loughborough, said: "Beat the Street is such an exciting game to come to Loughborough.

"We are so proud of our open spaces and showing off our town, and this is a great way for people to get around and stay active.

"The game is free to play and encourage everyone regardless of age, ability or background to get involved as it is such an inclusive game.

"The more you travel to the different Beat Boxes, the more points your team will receive, and there are some brilliant prizes to enjoy."

Before the game, primary school pupils from participating schools will receive fobs, with parents and teachers receiving a fob to accompany children.

Players can join a school or community team, or they can set up their own with a minimum of six players.

Players can join a school or community team or set up their own with a minimum of six players.

The further players travel, the more points they score.

To register, visit the website here.

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