Women in the area are being invited to have fun, keep fit and make new friends at walking netball sessions.

Every Monday from 10.00am to 11.00am, an enthusiastic group of Durham County Federation of Women’s Institute members and friends, meet at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre. The cost is only £3.00 per session and is hosted by Netball England on behalf of the W.I.

Lesley Jerred, Chairman of the Federation’s Arts, Music and Leisure Committee, is encouraging women of all ages, including non-members, to “get a wiggle and a giggle on”.

She added: “Go along and enjoy the benefits of the exercise, the camaraderie, the laughs and just feeling good by taking part.”

For more information, contact W.I. House on 01388 819100 Tuesday to Thursday or email durhamwi@btconnect.com

The Leisure Centre is in Beveridge Arcade, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4EH, phone 0300 026 6466.