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DD only membership gyms
Hello viewers. I posted this in another section as a general moan but realise it probably should have gone here. I decided this week that I have so much time on my hands not going to the pub anymore I may as well join a gym and spend the same amount of time there. I hate direct debits. You may hate spiders or high bridges…
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Running shoes - how much should I spend?
I'm looking into buying a pair of proper running shoes. Over the summer I was running round the local reservoir, but now the nights have closed in I'm running on the roads and as such I'm thinking of investing in a decent pair of trainers. I know I'll probably end up paying full retail price as I'll be going to the local…
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Swimming prices
Hi all, Looking to go back to swimming and called the local pool to see what prices are likely to be. Over £6 per swim of which £1.60 per hour is parking. £30 per month or £300 per year for a season ticket. When has this got all so expensive? Feel really down as I was looking forward to going back (used to compete 15 years…
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Help! Problems with my gym membership cancelation!
Hi guys. I canceled my gym in person and filled out the form and gave it to reception. They said there was nothing else I had to do and my membership would run out on November 1st. I gave a months notice and the final month was covered by my deposit I paid for when I opened. Confirmed this because I didn't want any fees or…
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Canoe / kayak / small boat plans
Hello all. In the hope of a spring/summer to come I've done the course and now thought of buying a canoe to explore the rivers of our Sceptered Isle with my sons...however they 'somewhat expensive' to say the least. I've seen plans on eBay and books on Amazon re building simple boats from ply and would be prepared to give…
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36,500 rep challenge for 2013!
There was some interest in my last post on the 10,000 rep challenge so heres one for 2013(not my page on FB) https://www.facebook.com/groups/10000reps/ click here to see the exercises in PDF http://freepdfhosting.com/1a1390ab45.pdf So theres leeway if you miss a day
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Anywhere in North West where you can try on wetsuit in a pool before buying?
There used to be a shop called Tri Central in Manchester, which had a pool where you could actually try out your wetsuit before buying. I've never been, but always promised myself I'd go there for my next wetsuit - my first was a beginner's cheap one and would now like to get something slightly better. Anyway, really…
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help-do i need to pay this?
Just over a month -1 1/2 ago i joined a fit4less gym. when i joined up it was delayed in opening by 2 weeks. After i started going they then turned round and said that the clasess would not be opening until further notice as the room wasnt finished (still looked like a building site) then on 2 separate occasions i arrived…
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PruHealth & Virgin Active
Afternoon All, On the pursuit of cheaper gym membership, last year I signed up to health insurance with Pru Health, which entitled me to 50% off gym membership with either Virgin Active or LA Fitness. For me this works out about £10 per month cheaper than the gym membership alone, and is a 1 month rolling contract, so no…
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Any great health and fitness blogs you can recommend!?
Hi As an alternative to paying for a personal trainer I've been looking around online for any great uk health and fitness blogs that I could read on a regular basis for inspiration, tips, new routines that sort of thing. Does anyone have any they know of / read and could recommend? Thanks
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Free Fitness Classes in Finsbury Park, London
Finsbury Park, London - FreeFit training sessions every Saturday 2.30pm I really want to share with you fellow money savers a great find- free fitness classes every Saturday afternoon at 2.30pm in Finsbury Park, north London. Why pay loads of dosh to join a soulless, sterile gym when you can work out in the fresh air with…
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£12 for £12 days at David Lloyds
£12 for 12 days at David Lloyds I don't know if it's all over the UK or just Scotland but I have just started on the above. I believe you can sign up till 19th December. Access is to all facilities. Also £6 for children.
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Nuffield Bristol Pool, Sauna/Steam Room Closure for 9 Weeks
My partner & I joined Nuffiled Bristol in July. We joined mainly due to the fact the swimming pool is child free. Yesterday we visited to use the pool & sauna to find it closed. The site is undergoing refurbishment which means the pool, sauna & steam room will be shut for 9 weeks. We received no email or letter to inform…
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John Lewis Westfield Viewing area
Hello, not sure if anyone is still lurking on this thread...but...in case..... My dad is coming to visit shortly and I would like to show him the Olympic Park. I know there was a viewing area from John Lewis, Westfield, but they were charging £2 a go. Does anyone know if it's still open and if they are still charging - I…
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What Bannatynes don't want you to know
I can't believe the email I just got from Bannatynes.. Had to stop the direct debit on my gym membership when I lost my job. They want 3 months fees for stopping my membership, I stopped going the day the fees were paid up to, they're after me for money I don't have. They are without a doubt the most ignorant brainless…
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Anyone been to the Aquatics Centre?
Hi everyone, me and my party have tickets to see the swimming at the Aquatics centre at the Paralympics which we are really looking forward to. however, after reading a blog online, it says that there are something like 15!! flights of stairs to go up to get to the seats where we will be!! Has anyone been during the main…
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London 2012 - A Great Sucess
What an excellent Olympic Games that was! I'm delighted that London has put on a brilliant Olympic Games proved wrong those who expected it to fail. I've put some of my thoughts on the Games below and I would love to hear about others experiences, live or via TV. Particularly if you do not live in the UK I would love to…
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Timescales for refunds on resale tickets
Hi All, I resold some paralympic tickets and they were posted back early August (and signed for so I know they reached their destination) but I've heard nothing since and the refund hasn't turned up in my account. I'm just wondering how long others have waited for the refund to turn up? Do they contact you at all to…
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Has anyone else had problems reselling Paralympic tickets?
I need to resell some tickets but the London 2012 website isn't allowing me access into my confirmed tickets so that I can mark them for resale. I've emailed them several times, no reply, and cannot get through by phone - although there is an automated message saying that you can still resell tickets - chance would be a…
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Paralympics money saving: programmes, mascots
A couple of things we've learned going to the Olympic Park: 1. Yesterday they were giving away Olympic programmes free with the purchase of a Paralympic programme, however this did not appear to be at every programme stand. If you're planning to buy a programme, check to see if you can get a freebie. 2. If you are after a…
