Better Leisure Centres Across Newcastle To Host Free Community Open Days

This weekend, the charitable social enterprise that operates Better leisure centres in Newcastle will stage two FREE open days across the city for local residents, putting fitness and exercise centre stage.

A range of FREE taster fitness classes, gym inductions and swimming sessions will run on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November 2024, providing members and non-members with the opportunity to explore exciting new activities. As well as gaining free access to the pools, gyms and trampoline park, visitors will be able to dip into a series of activities including body conditioning, group cycling, yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Boxfit, circuits, badminton and soft play.

Boditrax appointments will also be on offer for anyone keen to measure their muscle mass, fat percentage, metabolic age, hydration levels and BMR, while experts will be on hand to provide health tips and advice on exercise.

Participating leisure centres include:
Gosforth
West Denton
East End Pool
Newcastle Trampoline Park and Gym

Free day passes can be booked from 21 November. For details about how to claim your free pass, access the schedule of activities at various leisure centres and to secure your place on a specific swim session or fitness class, please visit www.better.org.uk/open-days#freesesh.

Better’s annual Open Weekend initiative encourages residents to try the various activities available to at their local leisure and sports centres. The activities are all completely free of charge and many are suitable for the whole family.

Alison Westworth, GLL Partnership Manager, said:
“As a social enterprise, Better believes in giving back to the community and our Open Weekends are a great way to do this. They are always extremely well attended and fantastic fun, so we urge as many people as possible to come along and see what’s on offer.

“As part of our vision to build, create and shape healthier and happier communities, our dedicated team of health and exercise professionals will be on hand to provide advice and support to anyone interested in embarking on a new fitness journey with Better.”