Fabulous at fifty is certainly something that resonates with our leisure centre in Eckington and as the centre turns ‘the big 5-0’, North East Derbyshire District Council are holding a week of celebrations to mark the occasion.

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 with an official opening by Cllr Kathy Rouse on Friday 1^st 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 28^th October to Sunday 2^nd 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.