JOG Kirklees has joined forces with Run in England in an attempt to get more people in Kirklees exercising.

Run in England was launched this week and hopes to attract 50,000 new runners by the end of 2013 in collaboration with regional clubs.

The project will provide 10 weekly sessions across the district.

Membership costs £20 for the course.

Debra France-Sargeant, Jog Kirklees co-ordinator, said: “The aim is to enjoy getting fit, have fun and make new friends in a safe, friendly environment, regardless of age, shape or ability.”

Sessions currently being run in Kirklees are:

Jog Scissett, Mondays 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Scissett Baths; Jog Holmfirth, Mondays 7.30pm - 8.15pm, Holmfirth Pool; Jog Huddersfield, Tuesdays 6.45pm - 7.30pm, Huddersfield Sports Centre; Jog Mirfield, Wednesdays, 9.30am - 10.15am, Mirfield Tennis Club; Jog Leeds Road, Wednesdays, 6pm - 7pm, Leeds Road Sports Complex; Jog Colne Valley, Wednesdays, 6.30pm - 7.15pm, Huddersfield Sports Centre; Jog Scissett, Fridays 1pm - 2pm (ladies only) Scissett Baths; Jog Scissett, Fridays 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Scissett Baths; Jog Huddersfield, Saturdays 11.15am - noon, Huddersfield Sports Centre.

All above are priced at £2.80 per person.