Eckington Active Archives

New Sustainability Policy for our Leisure Centres

Here at our leisure centres we are here to help you just do more to hit your goals, feel stronger, happier and healthier.

Because we love to see you thrive, we have a lot on offer – flexible memberships to suit you, friendly supportive staff, and a huge variety of classes.

Following the North East Derbyshire Council’s commitment towards greener and better District, we recognised that we too can do more for the environment, community and for the future.

So today we would like to present you our Sustainability Policy for leisure centres, laying out our approach to eco-friendly practises, so you can feel relaxed that your goals are being achieved with little help from us without compromising the future of our planet.

Download our Sustainability policy here.

Dronfield Active & Eckington Active Fitness Suites officially opened!

Leader of North East Derbyshire District Council, Cllr Nigel Barker and Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Cllr Kathy Rouse were on top form on Friday 15 November as they officially opened the new gym refurbishments at both Dronfield and Eckington Active after they have both had significant investments with new equipment, graphics and lighting.

Eckington Active saw £182,000 invested in new equipment, decor and lighting, with some amazing cardio and strength training equipment.

Dronfield Active saw £235,000 invested in the fitness suite and some of the changes included:

All new Pulse Fitness equipment
An expanded free weights area
The addition of a Functional area with an Indigo Fitness rig
New Keiser UK spinning bikes
Refreshed décor & new flooring.

Dronfield Active

Eckington Active

Eckington Active £182,000 fitness suite upgrade completes!

North East Derbyshire District council are proud to announce the completion of their £182,000 refurbishment of Eckington Active’s fitness suite.

Following its 2 week closure, the décor and flooring of the fitness suite have been refreshed and new equipment installed, with the gym back open for Just Do More members.

Members will be able to use all new Pulse Fitness equipment with an expanded free weight area, along with the addition of a functional area with an Indigo Fitness rig and Keiser UK bikes.

Councillor Kathy Rouse, cabinet member for Leisure Services said, ‘It’s our commitment to continue to invest in our Leisure Centres so they can be enjoyed by our local communities for years to come. The latest beneficiary of that commitment, Eckington Active now boasts brand new equipment and a refreshed look in the fitness centre, giving our Just Do More members more value than ever.’

From just £23 per month you can join as a member and enjoy Eckington Active’s new equipment. Your membership will be valid at the recently refurbished gym at Dronfield Active, the recently refurbished centre of Killamarsh Active and when completed Clay Cross Active.

You can find out more about our leisure centres and our membership options on our new dedicated Leisure website: https://www.justdomore.co.uk.

Eckington Active is 50!

A cornerstone of the community for half a century, the leisure centre has seen its fair few children, parents and grandparents through its doors over the years.

From swimming to gym and catching up over a cuppa in the café, the centre has helped the community and now the centre is giving back to you.

Starting on Monday 28th October, there will be a week of fun filled activities including:

Refurbished Gym to re-open on Monday 28^th October with an official opening by Cllr Kathy Rouse on Friday 15th November at 1pm.
Café will be selling 50^th themed sweet treats
Pool Parties as part of the October half term on Monday 28th & Wednesday 30^th, 1.30-3pm with floats/rafts & inflatable balls
Mega Party Experience disco from the balcony on the above dates.
Membership promotion of 50% off ‘pro rata’ payment Monday 4-10 November
Photo display of Eckington over the years.

North East Derbyshire District Council Cabinet Member for Leisure, Cllr Kathy Rouse said: “What a fantastic milestone for our leisure centre, 50 years of serving our communities, helping them learn to swim, get fit and a space where everyone is welcome.

“Many of our residents have some fantastic memories from over the years and the old girl is looking good for her age after we have invested in green solar energy, reducing carbon emissions enormously and we have just finished a full gym refurbishment, she’s as good as new!”.

You can find out more about the leisure centres by visiting www.justdomore.co.uk or signing up to receive email updates and offers from the centres.

Health help on hand

A sciatica sufferer has praised our Exercise by Referral classes for helping her on the road to recovery.

Sheila Dungworth (75) from Holmesfield was referred onto the 12-week scheme by her physiotherapist after suffering from the condition, which can cause extreme pain in the bottom, backs of legs and feet.

After joining in with the low impact circuit classes and enjoying them so much, she now attends Dronfield Active once a week.

She has thanked our Healthy Lifestyles Instructor Georgia Limb for helping her to get moving again.

Sheila said: “It (the sciatica) has all gone now.

“I still had it when I started with Georgia, but the 12 weeks certainly helped and the whole experience was a lifting one.

“Georgia is very nice. The people are very nice there.”

Sheila praised the fun sessions, which take place to music and include activities such as a basketball challenge.

She added: “I haven’t done it before and I found I actually enjoyed it.

“It lifts you. You are not on your own. You are all wanting to get better.

“I’m feeling massively better.”

Georgia said: “I’m so pleased Sheila has benefitted from the scheme and is feeling better.

“It’s great to hear her physical symptoms have gone now, but she still enjoys exercising with us.”

To participate in the scheme, you must be aged 19+ and either make an appointment with your GP or complete the self-assessment tool on the Live Life Better Derbyshire website

Activities can include gym, swimming, low impact circuit training, cardiac rehabilitation, chair-based exercise and Forever Active. Other activities are available, but are chargeable at a pay-as-you-go-rate.

Pictured: Sheila (centre, purple jacket) with her friends at the low impact circuit training class.