A sports centre has named an Epping pensioner as this year's 'most inspirational woman'.

Epping Sports Centre in Hemnall Street, Epping, selected 70-year-old Geraldine Greenman as the winner of the 'Our Girls Can' campaign on Friday.

Ms Greenman, who was presented with her prize of new gym clothing and entered into a national draw for a chance to win £500, was nominated for her 'positivity and inspirational Zumba moves' by two friends who had taken up the fitness class after being reccomended by her.

The campaign, which saw people asked to nominate women of any age and ability that have inspired them to take on a new active challenge, took place in all 102 Everyone Active centres in the UK.

Kim Bames, Everyone Active’s Contract Manager at Epping Sports Centre said: “Geraldine’s story was incredibly inspiring and she’s a fantastic example of what this competition is about – celebrating real women that have motivated and encouraged others to be active.”