OSWESTRY Leisure Centre will be taking part in a county-wide ‘Big Open Weekend’ with free fitness sessions across Shropshire.
Shropshire Community Leisure Trust has announced the return of the Big Open Weekend, offering two days of free fitness taster sessions, classes, events and more for the whole family to enjoy on Saturday (October 5) and Sunday (October 6).
The weekend will offer fun activities such as a treasure hunt and sticky darts.
Customers will also have the chance to try holiday club activities such as inflatable sessions, arts and crafts, soft play, a roller disco, swimming, cycle taster sessions and more.
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The five centres taking part over the two days are Market Drayton, Oswestry Leisure Centre, Shrewsbury Sports Village and SpArC Bishop’s Castle.
The Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre will only be participating on Sunday October 6.
Rhys Collins, partnership manager for Shropshire Community Leisure Trust (SCLT), which operates the facilities on behalf of Shropshire Council, said they were looking forward to welcoming people.
And he called on residents in the town to get out and make use of the free facilities to see what is best for them.
He said: “We love the Big Open Weekend as it gives us a chance to showcase everything that’s good about our centres.
“The weekend gives visitors the opportunity to try out our facilities for free, and experience the kind of fun, inclusive and friendly sessions we offer at each centre.
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“To see what’s on offer and to book activities, visit our website. We look forward to welcoming you this weekend.”
Shrewsbury Sports Village, the Quarry, Oswestry Leisure Centre and Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre are operated by Shropshire Community Leisure Trust in partnership with Serco Leisure, on behalf of Shropshire Council.
To find the centre nearest to you, so you can start planning your Big Open Weekend, please visit the trust’s website at www.shropshireleisurecentres.com/
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