Porchester Leisure Centre hosts open day event offering free sporting activities

Porchester Leisure Centre hosts open day event offering free sporting activities for local community

Free sporting activities will be available at a community open day event, at Porchester Leisure Centre on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 October.

Running from 9am to 9pm (Friday) and 9am to 7pm (Saturday), the event aims to inspire residents of all ages to discover new ways to get active.

Supporting the event, local athletes including basketball player, Charlotte Thomas-Rowe and table-tennis player Felix Thomis, will be on hand to meet and greet customers and share their wealth of experience.

Managed by Everyone Active, in partnership with Westminster City Council, the centre has recently completed extensive refurbishment work to its Studio, Spa and Swimming Pool. It follows the launch of the centre’s new women’s only gym last month. Completely dedicated to women and hosting state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, covering both cardio and weights, the new space offers a private, safe and friendly area, for any type of workout.

Event attendees will have a chance to experience the new women’s only gym, alongside a variety of activities, ranging from group exercise classes to swimming and access to the spa. Free activities include: Boxing for Fitness, Circuits, HIIT, Group Cycling and much more.

DJ Connie is set to DJ in the gym area, from 5 to 9pm on Friday 4 October, giving gym goers the chance to boost their workout, with face painters available on Saturday 5 October from 10am – 4pm.

Across both days, the newly restored Porchester Spa is offering free Spa Experiences between 10am and 1pm, with access to its steam rooms, turkish baths, sauna, plunge pool and relaxation lounge. Booking is recommended. Please visit: https://www.everyoneactive.com/news/porchester-leisure-centre-open-days/

Customers enjoying the free activities are welcome to donate £1 or more, to Breast Cancer Now, Everyone Active’s corporate charity.

Andy Davison, area contract manager at Everyone Active, said: "We're delighted to open our doors for this free open day event at Porchester Leisure Centre. It's a fantastic opportunity for the community to explore the diverse range of activities we offer and potentially discover a new passion for sport or fitness.

“With the recent completion of extensive refurbishment across the centre, future proofing the centre for generations, for years to come, the event will give everyone the opportunity to celebrate and experience all we have to offer. We look forward to seeing you there!”

Cllr Aicha Less, Deputy Leader of Westminster City Council, said: “Being active is key to living a long and healthy life and by working alongside Everyone Active, Westminster City Council can continue to provide these services for residents to get involved or try something new.

“After the recent refurbishment, the centre is looking amazing, and I am looking forward to seeing many people on the open day enjoying the new facilities. If you already have a love for sport or if you just want to give something a go for the first time, there is space for you. Head on down and have some fun!”