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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.

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 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 28 October – 10 November.

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, including Clay Cross Active set to open early 2025, see our new website – www.justdomore.co.uk

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Embrace Vegetarian Week!

This Vegetarian Week, our leisure centre cafés at Dronfield, Eckington and Killamarsh invites you to explore the delicious and health-boosting world of vegetarian cuisine with a special offer of 20% off our vegetarian & vegan sandwiches.

With an increasing awareness of the benefits of plant-based diets for both personal health and the environment, we are proud to offer a variety of tasty vegetarian options that cater to all ages and preferences.

There are a number of Health benefits to eating vegetarian food including:

Reduces the risk of heart disease by up to 25%
Reduces the risk of some cancers
Reduces the risk of diabetes

Not only that, there’s a large environmental impact too including:

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as not coming from farm produce
Reduction in carbon footprint, which helps reduce deforestation globally
Reduction in the use of land, water and oil resources

Join Us This National Vegetarian Week 1 October – 7 October, where we challenge you to swap your usual meal for one of our delicious vegetarian dishes.

Not only will you be making a healthier choice for yourself, but you’ll also be contributing to a more sustainable planet.

Visit our leisure centre cafés to discover the benefits of vegetarian eating.

Share your experience on social media using #VegetarianWeek, #EatGreen, and #HealthyEating!

Eckington Fitness Suite £182K Refurbishments

Exciting news for Just Do More members!

£182k investment in the Fitness Suite at Eckington Active to keep
North East Derbyshire residents active.
As part of our commitment to promoting a community with lifelong good health,
North-East Derbyshire District Council is injecting £182k into Eckington Active to
refurbish the Fitness Suite at the end of October 2024.
The Fitness Suite will be closed from Monday 14th October and re-open on Monday
28th October, during which time the décor and flooring will be refreshed and new
equipment installed. Members will see all new Pulse Fitness equipment with an
expanded free weight area, along with the addition of a functional area with an Indigo
Fitness rig. 3D images are available to view in the Fitness Suite giving an indication of
how it will look once the project is complete.
Members who attend Studio Cycle classes will be excited to hear that we are also
getting new Keiser UK bikes.
During the closure why not continue training at either Killamarsh Active or Dronfield
Active where your Just Do More membership is valid at all our sites.
If you want to continue exercising at Eckington while the Fitness Suite refurbishment
takes place, we will be adding free swimming in public & lane swimming sessions to
anyone who has gym use included in their membership.
Members not wishing to take advantage of these alternative options can contact
reception to freeze their membership for a period of one month.
Details of closures and what facilities will be available in the centres will be posted
onto the Council’s website www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk and within the facilities
themselves.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this refurbishment but are sure you
will agree the end result will be worthwhile

Dronfield and Eckington Fitness Suite Refurbishments

Exciting news for Just Do More members!

Refurbishments of the fitness suites at Dronfield and Eckington will take place in the Autumn of 2024.

North East Derbyshire have appointed five high quality equipment suppliers adopting a best in class approach to enhance the look, quality and feel of the areas.

Pulse Fitness, Indigo Fitness, Keiser, Total Gym and Box12 will provide the latest equipment that has been carefully selected in line with current and emerging fitness trends.

Please see below some example images of how the new gym will look at Dronfield Active.

In Winter 2024/early 2025, redevelopment of Clay Cross Active will see a brand new state of the art fitness suite introduced at the site.

Alongside this, Clay Cross Active will see the introduction of a power assisted Wellness Suite. This will broaden our membership offer particularly for those wanting to use this type of equipment for preventative and rehabilitative measures.

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