Free weekend of sport and fitness at selected Shropshire leisure centres
Four Shropshire leisure centres are offering a free weekend of fitness and fun, as they stage their second Big Open Weekend of 2022 on Saturday 8 October and Sunday 9 October 2022.
After the success of the first Big Open Weekend back in March 2022, Shropshire Community Leisure Limited (SCLT), which runs Market Drayton Swimming Pool, Oswestry Leisure Centre, Shrewsbury Sports Village and The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre on behalf of Shropshire Council, have decided to go again, offering a range of activities at each facility, and all for free.
Big Open Weekend: Saturday 8 October and Sunday 9 October 2022
Rhys Collins, Interim Partnership Manager for SCLT, said:-
“Offering free sessions is always going to be popular, but with the cost of living crisis hitting so many, now’s a great time to take advantage of our Big Open Weekend offering. We’ve got free family swimming sessions at three of Oswestry, Market Drayton and The Quarry, plus gymnastics, trampolining, a climbing wall and table tennis at the Sports Village, and that’s just a fraction of what we’re offering.
“At each centre we’re giving people the chance to try a wide range of fitness classes, from yoga and Pilates to Body Blast and Boxercise. Then there’s the Wave Rave in the pool at Market Drayton, cycle track trials at the Sports Village, rollerskating at Oswestry and free gym sessions everywhere. This weekend is going to be massive, and it’s all completely free.
“The activities will be a mixture of turn up on the day and bookable sessions, so please check our websites for all details. Just look for the Big Open Weekend banner on the home page or click the post on Facebook, and get ready to start planning a free weekend of action for you and the family.”
Some of the team at The Quarry ready to welcome people for the Big Weekend
Rob Gittins, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for culture and digital, said:-
“Shropshire Council’s leisure centres have a full and varied programme of sports and fitness activities for people to enjoy. The Big Open Weekend showcases what’s on offer, it’s free to explore, and provides the perfect opportunity for people to try out new activities and develop new interests. Don’t miss out!”
For more information about the Big Open Weekend, head to the website: Shropshire Community Leisure Trust (shropshireleisurecentres.com)
Further information
In partnership with Serco Leisure, SCLT manages Market Drayton Swimming Pool, Oswestry Leisure Centre, Shrewsbury Sports Village and The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre on behalf of Shropshire Council.
