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Thursday, January 12, 2017

Newbury Weekly News

Bradfield College Sports Complex Something for everyone– from gym workouts to swimming and tennis

MANY people make New Year resolutions to ‘get healthy’ or ‘lose weight’. Success depends on selecting the club that best caters for your needs. The key lies in defining your goal which might just simply be to enjoy exercise. This is where Bradfield College Sports Complex can help you. It prides itself on being friendly and welcoming to make your visits fun so that your membership is not just a token gesture but a commitment for life. This is easy to achieve with the huge range of activities avail- able. The 25m pool is one of the best in Berkshire and comple- mented by newly-refurbished changing rooms. Swimming is perfect exercise both for individ- uals or as a family and the centre also offers a full learn-to- swim programme for children. The class programme incorporates a wide range of familiar fitness classes using the air-conditioned studio and dedicated spinning room, ideal for those who enjoy group work-outs. The gym is well-equipped with industry-leading Technogym equipment, supported by Gecko Fitness which offers guidance, not just with training, but also

Hear better–feel better Mary Hare Hearing Centre can transform your enjoyment of life

Ann and David had moved away from Newbury, having lived there for many years. On a visit to the town, to see family, David paid a visit to Mary Hare Hearing Centre for an initial assessment. Compared to his previous experience, David found the assessment process far more thorough and professional. Steve Donohoe, the Hearing Centre’s audiologist, asked him many more questions about his lifestyle to assess which hearing aids would suit him best. David was fitted with some wireless, state-of-the-art hearing aids and, after some fine-tuning to personalise his new hearing aids to his specific needs, he experienced an “immediate, dramatic improvement”.

And Ann, “couldn’t believe the change and the difference”. “They’ve given me a quality of life that I was losing,” said David. “They have enhanced my life and I’m a younger man for it!” If David and Ann’s story sounds familiar, isn’t it time to enhance your life by finding out what Mary Hare Hearing Centre could do for you? Get in touch with the friendly team at Mary Hare Hearing Centre in Weavers Walk, Newbury, for some expert advice or to book your free initial hearing assessment. Call (01635) 523343 or go to www.maryharehearingcentres. co.uk

CUSTOMER David Dean noticed his hearing deteriorat- ing over a period of 13 years. He started having to get people to repeat things and he also spent a lot of time trying to tell what people were saying by the expressions on their faces. It got to a point when it was affecting his lifestyle and stopping him from doing the things he enjoyed. It even affected his relationship with his wife, Ann. Ann effec- tively became his interpreter, explaining what people had actually said after meetings and social events. Ann felt David’s hearing loss was isolating for them both, so David had hearing aids fitted, but didn’t find them to be much help.

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Either hire a court for casual play, take a lesson or join in with club tennis. You can even combine tennis and fitness through Tennis Fit and Cardio Tennis classes. If you would like a tour or a complimentary trial swim, Call on (0118) 9644 600 or visit www.bradfieldsportscom- plex.co.uk There is no hard-sell, there isn’t a joining fee and there are good- value membership packages on offer. Details and prices are available on the website.

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If you simply want to play more social sport there are squash courts and an indoor sports hall offering badminton, volleyball, basketball and football. There is even a nine-hole golf course offering competitive memberships and a vibrant club. The tennis club offers the chance to play on one of three indoor courts, with six floodlit clay courts currently under construction.