PARKLANDS Okehampton Leisure Centre has appointed a new duty manager to deliver the best possible experience for the local community.

The appointment will see Ben Harris build and maintain existing connections within the West Devon region.

Ben has worked in the leisure industry for over six years across the Plymouth and Saltash area

He has a wealth of experience from his time as a swimming instructor and lifeguard and he aims is to forge close links between the leisure centre and the community as he believes that the local leisure centre should be the key focal point in any community.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the Post.