Mayor re-opens new Valley fitness suite

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Paul Hamill is joined by Chief Executive, Jacqui Dixon; Head of Leisure, Matt McDowell and Valley Leisure Centre Manager, Sean Doherty for the official reopening of the Valley Leisure Centre fitness suite.

The unveiling of the new top class centre was performed by the Mayor, Councillor Paul Hamill.

The facility now boasts an extensive range of new, state of the art fitness equipment for all to enjoy including 25 resistance machines, 1 functional training frame (OMNIA), 50 various cardiovascular machines, 30 group cycle bikes and an extensive new free weights area.

Councillor Hamill commented, “I am delighted to see the official reopening of this facility.

“Council recently launched its new leisure brand, which aims to encourage our residents to take part in physical exercise and be MORE active, MORE often.

“Facilities like these are the perfect opportunity to engage our residents in physical activity and lead them to a healthier lifestyle.

“I am delighted that Council has been able to fund such a worthwhile project and I am sure that the new equipment will be well used by the local community.”

For more information on the fitness suite or our new membership packages visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/more