OLYMPIC fever hits the Forest next week as local leisure centres host a day of free activities as part of a national campaign to get people to move more.

Freedom Leisure Centres across Cinderford, Coleford, Lydney, Newent and Sedbury say they look forward to welcoming people of all ages and fitness levels on Saturday, August 27.

‘I Am Team GB’ is organised by The National Lottery and ITV, supported by the British Olympic Association, and is the nation’s largest sports day.

Ivan Horsfall Turner, managing director of Freedom Leisure, said: “Freedom Leisure are extremely proud to be supporting the ‘I Am Team GB Sports Day’.

This day is the

opportunity for our centres to open its doors and welcome residents who may not have tried these activities before.”

For a timetable of what’s going on at your local Freedom Leisure Centre visit www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/iamteamgb