Mary from Hinckley & Bosworth
Mary, a lifelong enthusiast of active living, discovered her passion for gardening at a young age. With a garden sprawling across two allotments and a dedication to self-sufficiency, she cultivates a vareity of vegetables and fruits. Mary's surplus produce is either frozen, sold to neighbours at a bargain price, or generously donated to a local food bank.
In her youth, Mary embraced the rhytm of dance halls and even pursued ballroom and Latin dance classes. Judo also became another hobby, where she became a brown belt, quaifying as an area referee and helping run a local club. Unfortunately, a neck injury brought this to an end.
Undeterred by setbacks, Mary found a new love in exercise classes, led by a former school friend. This enduring friendship spanned 40 years of engaging routines set to music. After her friend's retirement, Mary discovered FitSteps, a dynamic fusion of keeping fit and dance moves set to lively music, allowing her to continue her active journey.
Do you want to be active like Mary?
Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture.
Dancing is good for your soul! What's more, it's a fun (and very sociable) way to work up a sweat and stay fit.
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