Women in Truro will be encouraged to get active during a two day sports festival at the end of the month.

As part of the Get Active Truro on Tuesday May 31 and and Wednesday June 1 at Lemon Quay, Cornwall Sports Partnership (CSP), Totally Truro BID and Truro City Council has teamed up with Sport England's This Girl Can campaign to help inspire women and girls to get moving, regardless of shape, size and ability.

The event will focus on promoting women in fitness with many sports providers giving away free taster sessions as a follow up to the event.

Natasha Howard, event organiser from Cornwall Sports Partnership, said; “Following last year’s great response to this special two day event, we are delighted to bring it back to Truro again. This is a great opportunity for females to be inspired and find out where they can get active linking in with the national This Girl Can campaign.”

As part of Cornwall Sports Partnership’s ongoing initiative they have recently launched #thisgirlcan Cornish Girls. A profile of seven normal women from Cornwall who are fitting exercise into their busy daily lives to achieve their own personal goals. Cornwall Sports Partnership are on the look-out for a representative from the Truro area to join the ambassadors.

Natasha added: “It is a wonderful opportunity to share your story and inspire other women to achieve goals in their own lives.”

“We would love to hear your story, whether you are a busy mum who has just run the London marathon or a lady who has found new friendships through sport, we would love to hear your story.”

Activities will take place from 10am to 4pm each day, and will include judo demonstrations, Belly Bolly taster workshops, table tennis, cricket, netball, golf, badminton and more.

Cornwall BMX will also be on hand with some of their female riders to talk about how to get the most out of the sport.

A full list of events is available at www.enjoytruro.co.uk/getactivetruro Follow Get Active Truro on Facebook for updates on how to get fit this May. For further information about sports in Cornwall please visit www.getactivecornwall.co.uk