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Morag Pearce (nee Kirkland), 67, from Southampton, lives with husband Gordon. They have two daughters and five grandchildren. Morag Pearce was 10 when she started kicking a football. Five years later

Most people associate bowls with pensioners – but I’m not exaggerating when I say at age 17 it’s changed my life. I’ve tried football, tennis, badminton – and bowls is up there with them as a sport. Y

A decade on from the launch of Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign, more women than ever are enjoying the mind-body benefits that playing sport nets you. Whether you want to finesse your forehand or bolster your ball-skills, read on to join them