September 2010

Ivybridge announces free class for GOgX Launch week

Friday, 24 September 2010 Ivybridge Leisure Centre is holding a series of FREE fitness classes commencing the week of Monday 11th October, to celebrate their GOgX Launches. Every quarter, the choreography of the Les Mills BTS systems classes changes and instructors are keen for customers to get the chance to try it out before it is incorporated into the regular programme. Free classes at Ivybridge will consist of the following: Tuesday 12th October 09:30 BodyVive and 19:15 BodyVive Wednesday 13th October...
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Junior Indoor Bowls Club launch!

Monday, 20 September 2010 Following on from the success of free taster sessions and their “Can you be a star?” challenge, South Hams Indoor Bowls club has gained such support among younger members that they are launching their Junior Section of the club on Saturday 2nd October. Young people aged 8 – 16 years are being invited free of charge to attend on Saturday 2nd October from 2-4pm as the first of up to 4 free taster sessions, to see whether indoor bowls is the sport for them. John Sims...
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Zumbathon Vol 2

Monday, 20 September 2010 As part of Exercise 4 Life, Quayside leisure Centre is concluding their Zumbathon 5 hour Dance Challenge on Sunday 26th September from 11am – 1.30pm. This is part two, part one was held on Sunday 19th, so no need to fear a 5 hour challenge as on 2.5 hours remain!! The event is being held as part of a national Exercise 4 Life campaign to raise money for The WRIGHT Foundation which supports Heart Failure and Cancer Rehabilitation Research.  Zumbathon Vol 1 held last Sunday raised...
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Tone Leisure helps locals to Aspire

Monday, 20 September 2010 On Sunday 26th September, locals Kevin Bere and Debbie Rugg will be in sole possession of a swimming lane at Wellington Sports Centre while they attempt to achieve a 22 mile swim, the equivalent of the English Channel, in support of the charity Aspire. The couple contacted the centre to see whether it would be possible to attempt the challenge in one day, rather than over the 12 week period allowed by the challenge. Debbie, 21 and a recent graduate of the University of Kent, was the...
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Pink Aerobics night in support of Breast Cancer Research at Wellington Sports centre

Monday, 20 September 2010 On Monday 11th October, Wellington Sports Centre will be holding a Pink Aerobics night with three classes being held, BodyStep™ at 6pm, BodyPump™ at 6.50pm and Zumba® at 8pm. This is the first time that the centre, managed by Tone Leisure on behalf of Taunton Deane Borough Council, has held an event in support of Breast Cancer Research. The Pink Aerobics Night will be the culmination of a week of fund raising through collections at the centre as well as the showing of a...
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New equipment attracts gymnasts to summer camp

Monday, 13 September 2010 This summer Wellsprings Leisure Centre hosted a highly successful, week long Gymnastics Camp.    Four days were devoted to competitive gymnasts and a further 2 sessions were held for recreational gymnasts, with over 20 children attending these sessions.   24 competitive gymnasts were able to take advantage of a new sprung floor, purchased by South West Gymnastics multi-disciplinary group and a new Vaulting table jointly funded by Tone Leisure and the Gymnastics...
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Zumba Fitness is coming to Wellington

Monday, 13 September 2010 Due to the outstanding success of Zumbas® pre launch at Wellington Sports Centre, with over 100 people attending the session of pulsating Latin rhythms and red hot international dance steps, Wellington Sports Centre has agreed to offer another chance of a free try out to accommodate those who were unable to book a slot first time round.   There will be a Zumba Celebration Party on Monday 13th September from 7-8pm giving members, guests and visitors the chance to show their...
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