Refurbished leisure centre fit for a star
ENDERBY residents danced their way to fitness with a little help with a TV personality.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Flavia Cacace-Mistry officially reopened the Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre after a refurbishment that cost nearly £5 million.
Free fitness classes, challenges and swim sessions were also offered on the day, as was a Zumbathon with Miss Leicestershire.
Sports hall activities ranging from a bouncy castle and badminton through to karate, dodgeball and gymnastics took place and an evening roller disco marked the end of the free activity day.
Members were able to try out updated facilities at the new-look centre following improvements to the swimming pool, swim changing facilities and a new cafe and reception area.
Luke Parratt, general manager at Enderby Leisure Centre, said: “We were thrilled to welcome so many people from the community through the doors to enjoy the improved facilities and free fitness activities.
“Flavia wowed everyone with her energy and showed us how dance can be a brilliant way to keep fit and stay active.”
Alberto Costa, MP for South Leicestershire, said: “The fantastic refurbishment by Blaby District Council and Everyone Active shows a real commitment to improving local people’s health and wellbeing and is a tremendous boost.
“I would really like to commend all those involved.”
Flavia said: “What a fantastic centre this is! It’s clear to see the amount of investment and love that’s gone into this facility – Blaby District Council and Everyone Active should be very proud of what they’ve achieved.
“It’s great to be here and be a part of its official reopening and I hope people take full advantage of the day and the facilities now available to them.”