February 2010

One year on! Rookie Lifeguards make a splash at St James St Pools

Thursday, 25 February 2010 Tone Leisure’s, St James Street Swimming Pool has been running the RLSS’s Rookie Lifeguard programme since March 2009 and has gone from strength to strength. The Rookie programme is designed to give children essential water safety and lifesaving skills. In the UK drowning is the third most common cause of accidental death among youngsters under the age of 16, with at least 60 children losing their lives every year. Every year there is mention in the local press of youngsters dying...
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BUMPS AND BEYOND AT IVYBRIDGE

Thursday, 18 February 2010 Tone Leisure’s Ivybridge Leisure Centre runs Aqua Natal classes suitable for expectant Mums from 12 weeks plus, and Mums that are, from 6 weeks post natal with qualified retired midwife, Liz Rider. The classes have proved very popular and comments from participants have been extremely supportive: “It is great. More people should know about it – great to have fun and very sociable too. Nice to float a bit!” With that in mind, Liz Rider has been leafleting local GP...
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SEARCH FOR A STAR

Thursday, 18 February 2010 Following the runaway success of their October event where South Hams Indoor Bowls Club at Tone Leisure’s Quayside Leisure Centre held open house during half term to encourage young people to try their hand at the game of indoor bowls, the club is repeating the opportunity during February Half term.  The “Can you be a Star?” promotion offers FREE Teen Try Outs on Tuesday 16th February and Thursday 18th February 3.45-5.15pm and Saturday 20th February 2.00 – 4.00pm. ...
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BOWL AWAY THOSE WINTER BLUES AT QUAYSIDE

Thursday, 18 February 2010 South Hams Indoor Bowls Club at Tone Leisure’s Quayside Leisure Centre is repeating its free adult taster sessions on Tuesdays between 9.00 and 11.00am following the success of the scheme last October/ November.  Suitable for all ages and abilities (wheelchair users are also welcome) all equipment will be provided free of charge and free tea/ coffee will be available to restore all that used energy, after the session.    The club is offering anyone the chance to come...
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TAUNTON POOL MAKES A SPLASH TO BE BEST IN THE WEST

Thursday, 18 February 2010 Swimmers in Taunton will make a splash for charity during April as they complete the Swimathon 2010 challenge at Tone Leisure’s Taunton Pool helping to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care and The Swimathon Foundation. Taunton Pool is one of over 500 pools taking part nationwide in Swimathon 2010. Tone Leisure is offering the chance to win a free month’s membership to anyone who signs up before the 28th of February. Training plans and advice will be...
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Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 21st March at Totnes Pavilion

Thursday, 18 February 2010 All those thinking of taking part in this year's Sport Relief Mile at Totnes Pavilion are invited to complete their application forms and download their charity support packs from www.sportrelief.com NOW!
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QUAYSIDE'S FITNESS FIESTA - SATURDAY 27TH FEBRUARY

Thursday, 18 February 2010 Quayside is holding a Fitness Fiesta on Saturday 27th February from 2.00pm Master Instructor Delores Douglas will be along as part of the afternoon's activities to lead the BodyPump session. Haven, Kingsbridge's new local beauty spa will also be on hand for mini beauty treatments. Fitness taster sessions are free to members and will cost £5 for the afternoon for non members (refundable against membership if you join on the day). 2.00 - 2.45pm BodyCombat 3.00 - 4.00pm BodyPump Master...
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SHIMMY ON DOWN TO IVYBRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE

Thursday, 18 February 2010 Tone Leisure’s Ivybridge Leisure Centre is holding a Belly Dancing evening with guest instructor Alison Theaker on Friday 19th February at 7.00pm A maximum of 25 will be able to attend the event and participate in this free session which will herald a series of events to launch the new Let’s DANCE with change4life campaign.  Fitness Manager Chris Hubble said: “We’re delighted to have been able to secure Alison’s services for the evening. Since the foundation...
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FIFA COMES TO QUAYSIDE

Thursday, 18 February 2010 Tone Leisure’s Quayside Leisure Centre is launching Futsal in February.  The game of Futsal originated in South America, in the streets of Sao Paolo & Montevideo. Such stars as Denilson, Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos grew up playing the sport and so the game has gained a reputation of promoting skill and close ball control. It is played on an indoor pitch with marked dimensions and is an ideal training situation for budding football stars. From these roots the game has developed...
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TOURNAMENT SUCCESS FOR TAUNTONS JUNIORS

Thursday, 18 February 2010 Taunton players won three out of the four LTA junior rankings tournaments held on the indoor courts at Taunton Tennis Club in January. Players from Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Avon and South Wales took part.  Rosemary Moss of Taunton won the 12 & under girls’ tournament, putting away some fantastic winning shots in the final to beat Pearllan Cipriano, currently ranked second in her age group in Somerset. On the way to the final she beat Charlotte Smith of Taunton 4-0, 4-0 and...
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FREE FEBRUARY PLAY DAYS IN TAUNTON

Thursday, 18 February 2010 Two new Play Days are planned in Taunton to take place on Wednesday 17th February. 10.30 - 12.30 at Celandine Mead Open Space, Taunton and 2-4pm at Wedlands Open Space, Taunton There will be lots of activities on offer including sports, games, den building, woodlands arts and crafts. Activities are suitable for children over 8 years of age, but younger children are welcome if they are accompanied by their parent/ carer. These sessions are free of charge.
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