Joshua Wragg, Author at Just Do More!

Clay Cross Active Celebrates One Year with Community Open Day 18 June 2026

Clay Cross Active is turning one this June, and everyone is invited to celebrate!

To mark its first anniversary, the centre is hosting a full day of activities. The open day is designed to welcome both existing members and new visitors, with free activities, live entertainment and special offers throughout the day.

A Day of Fitness, Fun and Community

The anniversary open day aims to showcase everything the centre has to offer, while creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere for residents.

Visitors can expect:

A range of free activities for all ages
Opportunities to try out facilities
A chance to meet the team
A vibrant, celebratory atmosphere throughout the centre

Decorations including balloons and bunting will help mark the occasion, creating a real party feel across key areas.

What’s On

Summer Sweat – Mass Workout Event

Time: 17:45 – 18:45
Location: Sports Hall
Cost: Free

Get ready to move with Summer Sweat, a high-energy group workout led by the Healthy Lifestyles Instructor team. This large-scale session is designed to be fun, inclusive and suitable for all fitness levels, whether you’re a regular gym-goer or just getting started.

TAG Active – Free Kids Sessions

Time: 16:15 – 20:30
Session times: 16:15, 17:15, 18:30, 19:30
Age: 8+
Cost: Free

Young visitors can enjoy free access to the popular TAG Active arena throughout the evening. These sessions are perfect for keeping children active, engaged and having fun, while parents take advantage of other facilities or relax in the café.

Live DJ in the Gym

Time: 17:00 – 20:00

Enjoy a live DJ set while you work out, bringing added energy and atmosphere to the gym during peak hours. Whether you’re lifting, running or just soaking up the vibe, it’s a great way to celebrate in style.

Protein Shake Promotion – Sharley’s Café

Available: All day
Price: From £2 (usually £3.75)

Refuel and refresh with a discounted protein shake from Sharley’s Café, with flavours including:

Strawberry & Summer Fruits
Chocolate & Banana

This special offer is a great way to tie into the fitness theme of the day while enjoying a post-workout treat.

Meet Stanley the Mascot

Keep an eye out for Stanley the STA mascot, who may be making a special appearance to greet young swimmers and families. This fun addition helps create a memorable experience for children attending lessons and strengthens the centre’s partnership with STA.

Come and Celebrate

Whether you’re already a member or thinking of visiting for the first time, the Clay Cross Active open day is the perfect opportunity to get involved.

From high-energy workouts to family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone, so why not come along, explore the centre and be part of the celebrations?

Chakra Yoga sessions coming to Dronfield Active this June!

Residents will have the opportunity to try Chakra Yoga this June, with two new sessions planned at the end of the month.

The sessions will take place on:

Friday 26 June, 1.45pm to 2.45pm
Saturday 27 June, 11.15am to 12.15pm

To accommodate the Saturday Chakra Yoga session, the Pilates class on 27 June will move to 10.00am – 11.00am.

Chakra Yoga offers a gentle, accessible approach to yoga, focusing on the body’s seven main energy centres, known as chakras. The class uses a combination of yoga poses and breathing techniques to support balance, strength and improved blood flow. Each session focuses on a different chakra, helping participants to work with their body and individual needs on the day.

The classes are suitable for all levels, including beginners.

You can book on to the classes here: Available Bookings – Leisure Hub – Hurry, spaces are limited!

Local Voices Shine in New Killamarsh Active Leisure Testimonials

Killamarsh Active Leisure is proud to share a new collection of testimonials from our valued ‘Just do More’ members, showcasing the real impact our centre has on real people in the community. From improved health and wellbeing to a renewed sense of confidence and connection, these stories highlight the difference our classes, facilities and staff make every single day.

Whether it’s a gym-goer or a regular in our fitness classes, each testimonial reflects the welcoming, supportive environment we strive to create. With a healthy mix of videos and Google reviews you can see for yourself the difference Killamarsh Active is making.

Watch the videos on our Killamarsh Active Testimonials webpage.

WIN with our leisure survey!

Have your say on our leisure services and be in with the chance of winning £50!

As a leisure centre user, we are keen to know how you rate our facilities and services.

How often do you use Clay Cross Active, Killamarsh Active, Eckington Active and Dronfield Active?, which facilities have you used over the last 12 months?, how satisfied are you with our facilities?

Cllr Kathy Rouse, Cabinet member for Leisure, said: “Your views are important to us to help monitor customer satisfaction and improve our facilities, so please make some time to have your say.”

The survey is quick and easy to complete and everyone who fills it in* will have the chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher!

The survey will open for a fortnight from 20 October – 2 November 2025.

You can fill in the survey online or pick up a paper copy from the leisure centres.

For more information about all our leisure facilities, see our new website – www.justdomore.co.uk

*Contact details required to enter prize draw.

North East Derbyshire Steps up for Macmillan on National Fitness Day

Leisure centres across North East Derbyshire including Clay Cross Active, Dronfield Active, Eckington Active and Killamarsh Active came together to support National Fitness Day and to help raise funds for the Chairs charity Macmillan Cancer Research.

The day kicked off with the Climb Everest Stairmaster Challenge, where members, staff members and councillors all participated from each centre took on the virtual ascent of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest which stands at 8,848.86 metres.

Together, the centres climbed an incredible 32,000 metres – or the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest 3.7 times!

Congratulations to Dronfield Active who collectively climbed the highest and surpassed the summit of Everest by a whopping 295 metres.

This was followed by the Big Workout, Cardio Blast, Conditioning Strength, Combat Fitness and Cycle Power – seeing hundreds of members workout and sweat towards a worthy cause.

Fundraising continued throughout the day, which is all being donated to Macmillan Cancer Research through the Chair’s Charity Fund, Chairman of the Council Councillor Hartshorne who said;

‘I’ve really enjoyed my part in the Stairmaster challenge helping not only support National Fitness day, but to help raise money towards Macmillan Cancer Research. Thank you to all of our amazing staff and members for donating and taking part, your support is much appreciated.”

For those that have participated but were unable to give on the day, or those who just want to support a great cause, you can visit the just giving webpage. Any donation you can afford would be greatly appreciated.

You can find out more about our leisure service by visiting https://www.justdomore.co.uk.

Cllr Hartshorne with staff

Cllr Hartshorne with Just Do More members of staff by the stairmaster at Killamarsh Active.

Staff at Dronfield Active

Staff and members celebrate Stairmaster challenge at Dronfield Active.

Just do more members after the Big Workout on National Fitness Day in Dronfield Active.

Just do more members after the Big Workout on National Fitness Day in Dronfield Active.

Just do more members after the Big Workout on National Fitness Day at Clay Cross Active.

Just do more members after the Big Workout on National Fitness Day at Clay Cross Active.

More smiles as staff and members take part in the Stairmaster challenge.

More smiles as staff and members take part in the Stairmaster challenge.

Cllr Hartshorne and staff at Clay Cross Active following a successful Stairmaster challenge.

Cllr Hartshorne and staff at Clay Cross Active following a successful Stairmaster challenge.

Cllr Nigel Barker doing his bit for National Fitness Day.

Cllr Nigel Barker doing his bit for National Fitness Day.

Workout session in support of National Fitness Day.

Workout session in support of National Fitness Day.

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