Our leisure centres were a buzz of activity on National Fitness Day (16 Sept), with dozens of residents joining in the fun.

A range of sessions took place at all four of our leisure centres in Clay Cross, Dronfield, Eckington and Killamarsh including: Mega Chairobics, Big Workout sessions and Fitness Bingo.

We also had offers on our smoothies and a special one day only membership deal.

Our Chair, Cllr Michael Durrant and Council Leader Cllr Nigel Barker joined in by taking part in fitness bingo – a series of fitness challenges with participants entered into a prize draw to win a month’s free membership for them and a friend.

Money raised on the day went to the Chair’s Charity in aid of Autism East Midlands.

Cllr Durrant, who has autism and ADHD, said: “It was great to see so many people participating in these activities and finding out more about my chosen charity, which does some amazing work to support autistic individuals, their families and carers.

“I know from personal experience how difficult it is living with autism and what a fantastic charity this is to raise money and awareness for.”

Keep a look out on our website www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk and socials for more information about the Chair’s fundraising events.

If taking part in National Fitness Day inspired you to just do more, find out about our memberships and join today!

Pictured (from left): Council Chair Cllr Michael Durrant, Cllr Kathy Rouse, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Council Leader Cllr Nigel Barker at Clay Cross Active.

Participants taking part in Fitness Bingo at Clay Cross Active.

 

Council Chair Cllr Michael Durrant with Head Attendant Kieran Taylor at Clay Cross Active.

Cllr Michael Durrant and Cllr Nigel Barker taking part in the Fitness Bingo challenge at Clay Cross Active.