AMBASSADORS for the Somerset #ThisGirlCan campaign came together for the first time on Monday to celebrate active women in the county who are doing their thing no matter what.

The event was supported by Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow, Wells MP James Heappey and BBC Somerset Radio presenter Emma Bruitton.

The day gave the ambassadors the chance to share what being active means to them and empower other Somerset women to get moving.

This Girl Can is a nationwide campaign delivered on a local level by Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) to get women and girls in Somerset moving, regardless of their shape, size and ability.

The Somerset ambassadors enjoyed having a go at some different activities, whilst sharing their inspiring stories with Rebecca, James and Emma. One of the ambassadors Claire Adam, talked opening about how she uses activity and being part of a team to help her manage her battle with anxiety and depression.

Rebecca Pow said: “Sport and exercise can not only keep you fit but be fun and energising.

"It's hard to believe that two million fewer women than men between 14 and 40 take any exercise and I'd really like to encourage women from all walks of life to get involved.

"The Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership is running some excellent programmes to help women get over the idea that sport is not for them with some pilot projects in local businesses including Clarke Willmott and Somerset Care. I urge people to take part.”

Are you passionate about promoting sport and activity for women in Taunton and Wellington?

If so, why not become a Somerset ThisGirlCan ambassador.

They are looking for women of all ages across local communities in Somerset to share their story to help get more women active.

Contact Laura Dyke enquiries@sasp.co.uk for information on how you can get involved.