News from Loughton Town Council
Autumn 2011
No 54
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Outdoor gym celebrations
New town mayor THE TOWN council is delighted to announce the opening of Loughton’s first outdoor gym on the Roding Valley recreation ground. This exciting free facility, officially opened in July by the town mayor, Cllr Caroline Pond, is already proving a winner with local residents of all ages. Cllr Suzanne Harper, chairman of the Recreation committee, said: “The gym appeals to all age groups and those who don’t want to go to organised gyms. We see it as a great way to promote health and fitness for all.” Located near the tennis courts, you’ll find eight pieces of equipment that can accommodate up to twelve people at a time. The design of the equipment is
targeted at age 12 and upwards. To find out how to get the maximum benefit from the equipment why not join our fitness instructor David Hogg for the next series of free induction sessions on Sundays 11, 18 and 25 September from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. We are grateful for the financial assistance received from the Big Lottery Fund and Essex County Council’s West Area Forum. It’s good to know that some of the money from lottery tickets bought by local residents has been spent in Loughton. The town council hopes to provide a similar facility on the Willingale Road playing field when funding can be found. Above: Local residents, councillors and staff celebrate the official opening.
New town mayor Cllr Caroline Pond congratulates her deputy, Cllr Stephen Pewsey at the annual council meeting in May 2011