As lockdown restrictions are lifted, the team at Sharnbrook ‘Community Sports Centre’ are going the extra mile to help improve both the physical and mental health of its customers and members of the local community. Part of a ‘new look’ grand summer reopening this month - July 24 - (after more than a year of enforced closures), the highly experienced and highly qualified professional management and fitness teams have been working hard to ensure a safe return to members, while also addressing modern needs and requirements, through a number of dedicated new classes, programmes, classes and camps to suit all abilities and age groups. Statistics since the first lockdown suggests 50% of people gained weight, while mental health concerns were also on the rise. Confidence in visiting public spaces and meeting is also low. This has inspired the creation of the sports centre summer programmes: • A dedicated over 60s Summer Camp combining a fitness class and supervised gym session, a hot drink and a few biscuits at the end, helping people to come together. • Lunchtime classes to enable those working from home to stay or become active during the day • Parent and child summer badminton sessions to encourage the younger population to engage with family members in a fun and active way. • Summer teen gym sessions: encouraging those aged 12-15 years to start a healthy habit in a safe and supervised environment. Lisa Holloway, manager for 15 years, and a qualified cardiac rehab/ GP referral instructor, said: “The sports centre, whether it’s using the gym, playing basketball in the sports hall, or football on our new astro pitch, is a place that brings people together. We pride ourselves on creating a warm and friendly atmosphere and a place where people feel comfortable. The pandemic has impacted the physical and mental health of many people, while creating an uncertainty or nervousness from others. We understand that and have designed programmes to address these needs in an environment that is not only safe but sociable. We’re here to support the community.” For more information, please visit www.saf.org/sportscentre or call the team directly on, 01234 783801. Also visit our facebook page and like our posts to keep up to date with latest information.
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