Three cheers for 20 years of activities

A LEISURE centre celebrated its 20th anniversary with a free open day.
Elliott Pearce 8, and brother Dylon, 6 enjoy the fun at Havant Leisure Centre      Picture: Derek MartinElliott Pearce 8, and brother Dylon, 6 enjoy the fun at Havant Leisure Centre      Picture: Derek Martin
Elliott Pearce 8, and brother Dylon, 6 enjoy the fun at Havant Leisure Centre Picture: Derek Martin

Havant Leisure Centre threw open its doors yesterday as part of its celebration of two decades, allowing families and friends to join in the fun all day, free of charge.

Chairman Peter Crane said: ‘A lot has changed in the past 20 years — most of that change has come through technology.

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‘It’s great to have people of all ages here enjoying themselves today.’

From left: Peter Crane (chairman), mayor Elaine Shimbart, consort Gerald Shimbart and Howard Broad (chief executive), with a celebration cake to mark the 20th anniversary of Havant Leisure CentreFrom left: Peter Crane (chairman), mayor Elaine Shimbart, consort Gerald Shimbart and Howard Broad (chief executive), with a celebration cake to mark the 20th anniversary of Havant Leisure Centre
From left: Peter Crane (chairman), mayor Elaine Shimbart, consort Gerald Shimbart and Howard Broad (chief executive), with a celebration cake to mark the 20th anniversary of Havant Leisure Centre

The mayor of Havant, Councillor Elaine Shimbart, and mayor’s consort Councillor Gerald Shimbart were present. The mayor said: ‘It has been lovely to be able to come along and celebrate this – and it is a great idea to hold an open day for the community.

The consort added: ‘It is wonderful to be here and I love that families are able to get involved for free.’

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