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NEWS LEISUREZONE: Sports trust gives life to 25m fitness development

By NATALIE DEARMAN
natalie.dearman@archant.co.uk THE wait was finally over yesterday (Wednesday) as the 25million Harlow Leisurezone complex opened its doors to the town.
The highly impressive facility, described as the jewel in the crown of the Harlow Gateway Project, has been deemed one of the best in the region and provides something for everyone. Tonia Gosling, chief executive of Harlow and District Sports Trust, said at a press viewing of the new centre on Friday: Im very proud that as Harlow and District Sports Trust we will be running this facility. Im pleased that the local community will have access to this and it will make a huge difference to their day to day quality of life. Id love to see everyone in Harlow come in and benefit from it. Im also very pleased for the Gateway Partnership as their dream of eight years has now come to fruition. The project has not been without its problems, including lengthy delays due to problems with the installation of fire dampers. Ms Gosling continued: To me, for a large building of this size and complexity, its not unusual to have delays. The most important thing is the quality of the facility and its definitely been worth waiting for.

Run for Helen

FANCY running 10k for charity? Helen Rollason Cancer Charity has places available in the British London 10k which takes place on Saturday July 11 2010. Nonrefundable registration costs 30 plus sponsorship money. For more information call 01245 514325.

School fete
KATHERINES Primary School will be holding its school fete on July 4 between 12pm and 4pm. The fete will include performances from majorettes and a steel band. There will also be a bouncy castle, face-painting, a cake stall and a barbecue.

Try a spin
HAVE a free try at spinning some woollen thread from fleece and help to weave cloth on a loom at the Museum of Harlow in Mushkam Road on Saturday between 10.30 and 3.30. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

Nursery opens
VISIT the new nursery and creche in the Leisurezone on Saturday June 26 from 8am to 3pm. CllrEddieJohnson(deputyleader,HarlowCouncil),ToniaGosling,Derek Fenny,RobinAlton,RichardLittle,RobertHalfonMP,TonyHall,PatHay andRobertMooreinthenewpoolareaPicture: MICHAEL BOYTON

THE FAMILY FIRM YOU CAN TRUST

Facilities in the new complex include:

SporTS HaLL: l Fully marked out sports courts l 500 electronically controlled seats which can be pulled out or stored away l Giant scoreboards SWimming pooL: l One main pool plus a smaller one l Floor of the main pool moves up and down to adjust the depth l Spectator gallery upstairs which seats around 150 people l Incorporates a changing village so families can change together gym: l More than 160 top-of-the-range machines from Italy, covering the full range l All machines include television screens and ports to plug in i-Pods l Dedicated spinning room STudioS: l One is bright green with a mirrored wall and is intended for dancing etc l Second is a more calming area for yoga or pilates l Complete with fitballs and mats STrEngTH & condiTioning: l Number of free weights more than 4.5 tonnes in total l All kit is top-of-the-range courts: l Three indoor tennis courts l Eight badminton courts l Four squash courts upstairs HEaLTH Spa: l Includes Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna rEfrESHmEnTS: l Caf in the reception area l Starbucks caf upstairs where you can spend more time relaxing l Fitted out with matching tables, chairs and sofas l Wi-fi access SciEncE aLivE cEnTrE: l Interactive science centre for families l Exhibits will be changed regularly oTHEr: l Reception area with sofas and chairs l Therapy suite with seven treatment rooms l Dizzy Ducks Day Nursery l Classroom and conference room l Hairdressers

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