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Family Fun Swimming

 

A session for families to enjoy the pool together. With floats and some toys provided, it's an ideal environment for parents to bring their younger children swimming and playing in, and getting comfortable in the water. Any children under the age of 3 are free of charge, any children over the age of 3 are chargeable. Children over 3 years old, before 10am swim for £1! 

 

 
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Crash Course Swim Lessons

 

This October Half Term we are offering a Taster lessons for our Foundation Swim School (4 years and up!) to try out what our swim school is all about. Sign up for hte free tasters are in-centre only with our reception staff. The dates are; 

Tuesday 28th October - 3.45pm-4.15pm 

Hurry, as spaces are limited! 

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Junior Gym

 

Junior gym is a dedicated session where teens and older children aged between 11-17 can access the gym and get active. All sessions have a qualified Fitness Instructor present, so if you are unfamiliar with any equipment, you can always ask them for advice. All juniors, however, are required to book and complete a junior gym induction prior to attending the junior gym session. Booking times during holidays are between 10am-12pm and 3.30pm-6pm (excluding bank holiday where closing time is 5pm). 

 
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Adult and Junior Gym

 

Exercising together is not only a great way to stay active and improve your health and fitness but also to spend valuable time together. Our Adult & Junior Gym sessions allow every pre-paid adult to bring one junior (11-17 years old) with them for free. The reservation must be made by the adult who books the ‘adult and junior gym’ session with their membership (or pays as a non-member). Junior does not need to be booked into the session but must be supervised and accompanied at all times. Booking times are 9am-5pm during holiday dates. 

 
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Athletics, Cycling, Football

Wheelie Fun

  

 
The Wheelie Fun holiday sessions are an ideal way to get you started learning how to ride a bike and enjoying it at the same time!
Children, 2-16 years, can come along and learn a number of cycling skills in a safe environment, with qualified instructors who will teach you how to ride safety and have fun. 
 
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Monday 27th October 2pm-3pm 
Thursday 30th October 2pm-3pm 
 
 
 
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Football Drop in

 

This is a casual drop in session, who will assist in setting up games or drills for those that attend. For only £1, come and have a social kick about, for children aged 7-12. 

 

12pm - 4pm Monday 27th  - Friday 31st October 

 

 
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Athletics Camp

Resident Athletics Club, Fundamental Fitness are running two Athletics Camps over the October Half Term. For more information, email fundamentalfitnessandathletics@gmail.com or click below to book. 

- Multi-event camp for 4-16 year olds 

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- Sprint camps for 8-16 year olds

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What Days   Time How much  Where 
Junior Gym  Monday-Sunday 

10am-12pm; 3pm - 6pm
(Monday - Friday) 

9am-5pm
Saturday and Sunday 

Free for members, £4.70 for non-members  Programme Gym
  Junior Foundation Swimming Crash Course

Wednesday 29th

3.45pm - 4.15pm  £8.50 per session  Pool 
Junior Fitness Classes

Tuesday's

11.15am - 11.45am & 4.45pm - 5.15pm Free for members, £3.50 for non-members   Gym
Adult and Junior Gym   Monday - Sunday   9am - 6pm   £9.45 per adult
£4.70 per child

 Main Gym / Programme Gym 

 Wheelie Fun Cycling Course  Monday 27th & Thursday 30th  2pm - 3pm  £6 per child  Velodrome 
 Football Drop in  Weekdays

12pm - 4pm

 

£1 per child  3G Pitches  
 
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