Did you know that only 45% of children are receiving the recommended amount of physical activity? Peasedown St John mum, Fran Rowe, has found a way to translate her love of fitness alongside her two-year-old son, Charlie – helping to transform the way children enjoy being active locally.

Just before Christmas, Fran launched Mini Athletics Bath, a franchise business for the local area. Classes have begun at the Hive, Peasedown St John on Saturday mornings and are for children to enjoy being active through fun and imagination, helping to develop physical, cognitive and social skills.

Fran, who has always had a love of fitness, managed to keep active throughout her pregnancy with Charlie, and it seemed that he was used to being on the move and active from the day he was born!

Fran explains: “As a kid, I was always active. Amongst other things, my Dad used to take me along to the local running club, and I loved Athletics at school. Then horses and riding took over for a long time!

“I started running again in my twenties and that progressed on to Crossfit as well. I took part in lots of running events and some Crossfit competitions, too.

“Then, in 2019, my son Charlie came along. I knew how important it was to make sure he gets the active upbringing that I did. I started looking at what was out there for kids and I discovered Mini Athletics – so when the opportunity arose to bring it to the local area myself, I jumped at the chance!”

The children have so far enjoyed visits to the ocean, to space and the fun fair through Mini Athletics, learning how to jump, throw and run in a really fun and non-competitive way.

Classes are grouped in to Didee (2-3.5 years) 9 am - 9.45 am, Little (3-5.5 years) 9.50 am - 10.35 and Mini (5-7 years) 10.40 am - 11.25 am. After the free taster, classes are £7.50 each.

In addition, Fran will be bringing her sessions to the Percy

Centre in Bath on Wednesday mornings, also catering for ‘Teeny

Athletes’ at this venue - (walking to two years) and the Selwood Academy in Frome on Sunday mornings for ages two plus.

To find out more and to sign up for your child’s free taster session, visit Facebook: MiniAthletics Bath or call Fran on: 07908 284198 Alternatively, visit: miniathletics.com to watch a video explaining more about the classes.

Fran, Charlie and Go-Go look forward to seeing you there!