David Lloyd

Do you know what amazing results a different type of workout can give you, with far quicker results? Then why not meet up with one of our Personal Trainers, who will demonstrate a free taster on some of the latest fitness equipment. Simply book your place at Reception.

Power Plate® Tasters

Saturdays, 11-11.30am with Courtney. Wednesdays, 9.30-10am with Charlie.

TRX Tasters

Fridays, 12 noon-12.30pm with Courtney. Tuesdays, 6.30-7pm with Vincenza.

ViPR™ Tasters

Saturdays, 11.30am-12 noon, with Courtney. Wednesdays, 7.30-8am with Charlie.

Personal Training Consultations

Maximise your workout and results! Sign up for a free Personal Training consultation. Interested? Email sport.finchley@davidlloyd.co.uk and we will organise one of our expert Personal Trainers to discuss your goals.

Mixed doubles:
Winners - Dolly and Nasser
Runners-up - Abhi and Cecil

Men's doubles:
Winners - Ketz and Hass
Runners-up - Pierre and Cecil

Family Locker Rooms

Please be aware that this area is designed for families and disabled users. Adults: please do not use this area. You do have your own nice locker rooms, so please ensure this area is left available for our family users.

Car Parking

From 3rd May we will be using a new parking system to control the car park. Too many Members are parking illegally or with little care or concern for our disabled users, or parents with children. Please ensure that you do not park on any yellow lines, in any non-marked bays, or in front of any gates, as you will be liable and action will be taken.

Membership Cards

You must use them. They are issued for a reason – to ensure your Membership is protected, to increase security with photo ID, and to speed up your access into the Club.

Over two hundred Members every day forget their cards, which slows up the service the Reception team can offer to other Members, as well as the speed at which they can answer the telephone to Members.

So, from 1st May, if you forget your card you will be delayed by filling out an entry form before access is given. Please ensure you use your card every time you visit the Club.

Finally, we hope once again you will join us for our great events this month. Please read the social events section to find our more. See you in the Club soon.

Get competitive with our professional coaches, and play in one of our fantastic tennis events. Both events include a light French-style buffet.

For more information and to sign up, please see a member of the Tennis Coaching team or Reception.

5th May – FA Cup Final

6th – Live Jazz Social and kids' entertainment, 12.30- 2.30pm

13th – Kids' Reptile Event, 2pm. Come and meet the reptiles. You must book in advance.

25th – Ladies' and Men's French Open Pro-Am

26th – Studio Challenge, 11am-1pm

27th – Live Entertainment Night, 8pm onwards.

Safina Alam, 53, was one of several lucky winners given the chance to race on the track on Sunday 1st April before the London Games 2012, as part of David Lloyd Leisure’s Team Family Gold Challenge.

Safina was watched by a crowd of 20,000 people at the event – including family and friends, Team GB legends, celebrity ambassadors, and representatives from over 150 UK charity partners – which served as the key test for the Olympics.

After the race, Safina said: “I was very excited about the race and it started very well for me. I felt pure joy, and the athletes running in three months’ time should feel the same. This was a golden opportunity to be the first to run on the Olympic track and it is a dream come true.

“The atmosphere in the stadium was electric. Everyone was having a really great time,” added Safina, who didn’t let a knee injury stop her from enjoying the special event.

Safina, who attended the event with her husband Parvez, sons Yaser and Faraz and friends, is now gearing up for the Team Family Gold Challenge, which kicks off with fencing in May. “We are all looking forward to doing the Family Gold Challenge. I am keen to try archery.”

David Lloyd Leisure has joined forces with Gold Challenge, the UK’s only Olympic and Paralympic sport-based charity challenge, to give Members and their guests the unique chance to test themselves in three new sports – fencing, canoeing and archery – whilst raising money for the children’s charity Right to Play.

David Lloyd Leisure is the sole Members-only organisation to work with Gold Challenge to create a bespoke challenge, which will take place in Clubs across the UK from May to July. During what will be a unique year, we aim to give our Members opportunities to try out some different sports which they might not have experienced, whilst raising money for underprivileged children across the world.

Registration for Team Family Gold Challenge costs £80 for adults and £60 for children, with up to £15 from each registration fee, plus additional fundraising, going to Right to Play. For further information and to register, go to: www.davidlloyd.co.uk/challenge

Carefully structured for young children, our programme gives them the opportunity to learn the core skills of gymnastics, whilst having some brilliant fun in a safe environment.

Fully endorsed by Total Gymnastics – established by Beth Tweddle MBE to provide every child with the opportunity to enjoy gymnastics, no matter what their ability – Gymnastics All Stars is built around a badge award scheme. It’s an inspiring and exciting way to build skills, step by step.

All-round benefits

Gymnastics is perfect for young starters, because it has so many different benefits. It helps to develop fundamental skills such as strength, flexibility and co-ordination that are really important for enjoying other sports and activities. It’s also a good foundation for learning about discipline, leadership and concentration, not to mention a great self-confidence builder.

Let the fun begin

From the start, the programme helps to develop basic movement skills through the use of equipment such as bean bags, balls and ribbons and through enjoyable group games.

Want to know more about our Gymnastics All Stars programme at David Lloyd? Contact sport.finchley@davidlloyd.co.uk

*The Gymnastics All Stars programme runs during term-time only. In some instances a parent or guardian may be asked to attend a session. This is to ensure every child is comfortable and confident enough to enjoy the programme. Your coach will let you know if they feel adult attendance is required.

There’s a couple I often see and admire at the Club: namely Celia and Leslie Brennan. They've been Members for about fifteen years and both use the Gym regularly.

Celia manages to do the Aqua Class and machines in the Gym in spite of four joint replacements. It’s that spirit of doing her best, overcoming any discomfort, that I applaud. Leslie keeps healthy using the Power Plate®, treadmill and bike, and they also both enjoy the outdoor pool in the summer.

Both are retired now from their professional work. Celia was a teacher and Leslie a dentist. They tell me the David Lloyd Finchley Club affords them a friendly social atmosphere, where the staff help make their visits enjoyable too! Celia adds her broad knowledge to our Thursday discussion group, which is greatly appreciated by all who attend.

Keep up the good work both of you, and thanks for the input.

Patti – your roving reporter, Pat Solomons

Quote: The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible. Unknown Author
___________________________________________________________________________ We have many staff here at David Lloyd Finchley, and one young member of staff, Danielle Hatchett, is certainly busy. Not only is Danielle the Supervisor of DL Kids upstairs, she is also a Bar Assistant in the DL Cafébar, plus she has recently finished her training to work in Operations. As I said, a very busy girl indeed!

She finds the atmosphere of the Club special and her colleagues great to work with, and she says the Members are lovely too. Sorry chaps...her spare time is devoted to her boyfriend and Danielle has no time for hobbies. Thanks Danielle for a lovely chat.