Activities in South Staffordshire

Badminton Mash Up

Penkridge Leisure Centre have started a Badminton Mash Up session which runs on Monday evenings between 20.00-21.00 at a cost of just £3.00.

The sessions are for all abilities so whether people are completely new to the sport, or if they want to come along and have a friendly game, everyone will be catered for.

There will also be a qualified coach on hand to offer tips and advice.

For more information call Penkridge Leisure Centre on 01785 714152.

Trampolining at Cheslyn hay Leisure Centre

Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre are now offering regular trampoline coaching sessions on Monday and Thursday evenings for children of all ages and abilities. The sessions are delivered by an experienced and fully qualified coach.

The leisure centre is also running a 3-day trampoline course over the summer so that children can give it a try.

For more information and to book call 01922 417790.

Pool Party Offers

This summer South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres are offering deals on swimming pool parties. Book a party in the pool before 30th September and get £10 off!

1st Touch Football Coaching

1st Touch Football Coaching is starting at Wombourne Leisure Centre on Saturday 9th September.

The sessions are for children aged 3-6 years old and cost just £4.50 per session.

For more details and to book call 1st Class Coaching on 07971 384316 or email ds1stclass@hotmail.co.uk

Penkridge Leisure Centre Member Testimonial – Warren Trickett

My Personal Challenge…..27st 12lb – 15st 09lb

I have always been around the 21 stone in weight, this had prevented me from doing lots of different things in life and one of the biggest disappointments was a charity Skydive.

This had been my excuse for not stopping smoking I dreaded the day I decided to stop, that day came 14th February 2013,  I stopped smoking and within 6 Months went to 27st 12lb……..

It was at that point I decided to change, I received some help in the form of dietary advice from a local clinic which did help me lose nearly 3 stone, but this was not enough! I decided to speak to my doctor again who referred me to the local hospital to see about gastric surgery, and I believe this was the kick I needed as once having had several procedures explained to me, it scared me.  I continued to discuss options and dietary options with the hospital, but found the thought of surgery sufficient to push me to persist to lose weight without Surgery.  I decided to Join Penkridge Leisure Centre with the hope that increasing my physical activity would assist me with my weight loss.

Fortunately for me I live in Penkridge, which meant I had access to a great gym and leisure centre. I was pleasantly surprised to find a great deal of support from all the staff and personal trainers in particular Conner who introduced me to all the equipment and helped devise a suitable programme for my journey in achieving my goals.

My one new target was to reach 17st 6lb so I could participate in my new challenge ‘Zip Worlds Velocity’ which yet again had a weight restriction of 18st.

Unfortunately Conner moved on, but I must say the rest of the staff were very supportive in keeping me positive with my goals, they all continued to encourage me to stay focussed. I now have the added support of a new Personal Trainer ‘Philip Wolfe’ who has devised a new programme for me and continues to adapt the programme to meet my requirements.

I am pleased to say he has took  me past my target of 17st 6lb and I now find myself booked on Velocity for the 5th August with my eldest daughter, so I’ve decided to give a little back and try and raise some funds for our local Air Ambulance.  I honestly believe that if I had not had access to Penkridge Leisure Centre with the help and support I have received that I would not be taking part in this Venture as soon as this………

I am slowly but surely nearing my Ultimate goal of a Skydive; once I have done Velocity the ultimate challenge will continue and that is to achieve the weight required to do my skydive for charity. I can now see this has been an achievable target.

Thank you Penkridge Leisure Centre for all of your help and support.

Sam Osbourne
Programming & Promotions Officer
South Staffordshire Council
T: 01902696525
E: s.osbourne@sstaffs.gov.uk