• The club runs every Friday evening from 6pm to 7pm, and new members are always welcome
• The sessions are designed for children over eight years old who are happy to take part in aquatic activities including water polo, diving, synchronised swimming, games and aqua disco
• To find out more about Dunstable Leisure Centre visit www.harpersfitness.co.uk

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Josie Bryant, Swim School Principal at Dunstable Leisure Centre, commented:

We are so pleased to be able to celebrate the second birthday of our Aquatic Youth Club as the children love coming to our sessions and are always disappointed when the sessions are over. The club enables children to enjoy swimming with friends without being in a competitive environment and it’s great to see how much fun they have.

• On Thursday 7^th February the centre is launching Body Blast and Ab Attack fitness classes, which will take place every Thursday
• Body Blast will take place from 9.45am until 10.45am and is an exciting but challenging session as it aims to sculpt every part of the body
• For a more intense workout, Ab Attack is a 30-minute class taking place from 6.00pm until 6.30pm, the class works on all areas of the abdominals and lower back which helps to strengthens the core

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Emma Collins, Health and Fitness Manager at Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, commented:

We can’t wait for our ‘Love Your Body’ month to begin! Our new classes will be a lot of fun for members as well as a bit of a challenge. We like to look after our members so we’ll be offering free health checks throughout February too!

• The Bees are a cheerleading group, which is often involved in carnivals and shows in the local area and trains every Thursday at Dunstable Leisure Centre from 4:00pm to 5:30pm

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Debbie Taylor, Business Manager at Dunstable Leisure Centre commented:

The Bees really are a fantastic cheerleading group and we can’t wait to see new additions to the squad this month. New recruits will have the chance to perform and make new friends.

• Classes will also run on Tuesday mornings starting from 25th September at 9.40am until 10.40am and will continue on a Wednesday evening at 6.00pm from 26th September

• The Latin-inspired, calorie-burning Zumba has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most successful dance-fitness programmes and the classes at both leisure centres will cater for people of all ages, sizes, shapes and abilities

• After the launch class, classes will cost £4.20 for members and £5.35 for non-members

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Debbie Taylor, Business Manager for Dunstable Leisure Centre, comments:

The new Zumba classes are a great new addition to our other fitness facilities, and not only is Zumba a really fun way to exercise but it is also a great way to shift those extra kilos. Men, Women, old, young, Zumba veteran or Zumba virgin – we want everyone to come along and get involved! These classes promise to be a great way to bring the community together and we are expecting a strong turn out

• Ross was selected to be a lifeguard at the Aquatics Centre and Eaton Manor out of 240,000 applicants and, is lucky enough to be one of the 70,000 Games Makers at London 2012
• Ross has supervised Team GB’s Water Polo team and Canada’s Diving team training sessions in the run up to the Games, but he has a lot more excitement to come throughout the Games
• As well as Ross there are a number of Makers from Leighton Buzzard who are a part of London 2012, including Chris Jessup, one of Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre’s long standing members, who is also a part of the aquatics team this year

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Ross Gregory commented:

It is an honour to actually be here in London and enjoying the Games first hand. I have been really enjoying myself so far, and I know there’s so much more excitement to come. I’ve been full kitted out in my uniform, which even includes a waterproof jacket and an umbrella with ‘Just in Case’ on it!

Jeanette Gregory, Business Manager at Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, commented:

Not only is Ross an asset to the Tiddenfoot team, he is also my son, and, I’m really proud of him making it all the way to the Olympics. I know how much he is enjoying himself and it really will be an amazing experience for him to be a part London 2012.

• Alex Scorza, who is eight years old, was presented with his prize of a term of swimming lessons, a pair of goggles and a swim towel at a school celebration assembly
• He was chosen out of pupils from 16 schools that swim at the centre as recognition for his hard work over the past term

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Sally Parry, Swim School Co-ordinator at Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, commented:

We’re really pleased with all the children who have taken part in our Swim School, everybody has shown great improvement and we hope that this shall continue. We’ve been especially impressed by Alex as he has shown real determination and he always puts 100% effort into his swimming.

• This new class will help expectant mothers strengthen their core, lower back and pelvic floor muscles, which is help when giving birth
• The classes are also designed to help mums-to-be maintain a good fitness level as well as improving their posture within the second and third trimester
• The new legs, tums and bumps class will also help to alleviate back pain, increase endurance levels and improve posture
• The classes cost £5 per session or £25 for a 6-week course.
• Classes will run from 9.45am -10.45am and 1pm-2pm every Thursday
• To book your place call reception on 01525 375 765

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Emma Collins, health and fitness manager at Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre said:

We’re very excited to be launching the brand new Legs, Tums and Bumps class and we hope that expectant mothers will find the classes fun, as well as providing a great way to meet other mums-to-be

• Children can swim for free with a paying adult in the newly refurbished pool, whilst adults can also enjoy discounted swimming lessons with a trial price of only £1 for both beginners and improvers

• The changing rooms at the pool have undergone a refreshing refurbishment with investment being made into a new floor, an improved drainage system, stylish cubicles and modern vanity units with large mirrors

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Jeanette Gregory, Business Manager at Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, commented:

We are pleased to announce the swimming pool is back open and hope to see new faces from the local community take advantage of the swim offers. Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre would like to thank all customers for their patience throughout the refurbishment and hope they enjoy the new surroundings just as much as we do.

• The swimathon will take place on the weekend of 27th- 29th April and will give thousands of swimmers the opportunity to raise vital funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care through Swimathon’s established Distance Challenges and for Sport Relief with the new ‘Big Splash Mile for Sport Relief’
• Swimathon Weekend participants raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care can choose from the 5k, 2.5k or Team 5k challenges and those opting to raise money for the ‘Big Splash Mile for Sport Relief’ can take part individually or as part of a team to complete a mile

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Jeanette Gregory, Business Manager at Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, said:

We all know that 2012 will be a very special year for sport in Britain and the Swimathon will be a good way to get people raising money for two great charities. There’s still time for people to get involved in the event, gain sponsors and raise as much money as possible for these worthy causes.