MORE than 20 women took advantage of free pilates taster sessions in Postbridge Village Hall this autumn.  

Following the success of taster sessions, residents can enjoy regular classes on Wednesdays at 6pm in Postbridge Village Hall with experienced pilates instructor Wendy Platt. More classes are planned for the new year.

Cllr Lynne Rose, West Devon borough councillor for the area, said: 'The Active Villages Project aims to bring affordable sporting opportunities right to the doorstep of our most rural communities.

'It's great to see so many people being inspired by the project and the hope is that West Devon residents will continue to enjoy being active and healthy for years to come.'

The opportunity to try out the sport was provided by the Active Villages project. A national project, Active Villages is coordinated by Active Devon and delivered locally by Okehampton Community Recreation Association (OCRA) together with West Devon Borough Council.

For more information about the Postbridge pilates sessions call OCRA on 01837 54546.

To find out about the Active Villages project visit http://www.activevillages.co.uk">www.activevillages.co.uk