David Lloyd

Whilst Easter has strong religious meaning, it is also a fun time for children, and for many the sharing of chocolate eggs is a highlight.

This Easter we offered Members a chance to invite their friends and family to the Club to enjoy the Eggstravaganza Event, or just to enjoy the Club's facilities, by donating an Easter egg over the four-day holiday weekend.

The photo shows a very small sample of the 130 eggs we received. We were overwhelmed by Members' generosity.

To assure Members that their donations brought delight to numerous children, I can confirm that we delivered the eggs to Francis House Hospice in Didsbury and Hope Hospital Children's ward.

Thank you.

You said:

“I just wanted to say how good the children’s entertainer was on Friday. He was brilliant and very hands-on, and many people stayed because he was so good.”

24th April

We say:

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We have received a lot of great feedback following the launch of the children’s entertainer, held on the last Friday of each month in the Clubroom. Over the coming months we hope you will continue to enjoy our entertainers, who will be offering a variety of activities including a mini disco, games and balloon modelling.

You said:

“Free weights area still waiting for new bars, old ones are rusty. Some of the stickers denoting the weight of the dumbbells are missing. We have been waiting for a long time”.

24th April

We say:

Thank you for your feedback. We are aware of the discolouration of some of our resistance equipment in the Gym. The Olympic bars are still relatively new and the open-plan nature of our pool causes this oxidisation. The bars continue to offer a safe workout whilst we accept the look appears below standard.

In respect of the weight identity labels on plates, this will continue to be addressed, as all methods of adhesion so far have failed. The matter is ongoing.

We ask Members to assist in minimising this happening by placing the the dumbbells on the floor or rack rather than dropping them.

On a positive note, the Club is scheduled for a resistance machine tradeout in August 2012, and this will include an increase of the dumbbell stock of 10k-20kg weights, to ease busier periods.

You said:

“Bandele who works in the Clubroom is always polite, courteous and pays attention to detail. He is a great asset.”

24th April

We say:

Thank you very much for your comments. Bandele has a very positive presence around the Clubroom and continues as always to deliver excellent customer service – well done Bandele!

Our brand-new Total Tennis programme has arrived, including the introduction of Cardio Tennis – a free workout on the tennis court every Tuesday evening. Don't worry if you're not a great player. No-one worries about whether you get the ball in or not, but we do if you don't get a sweat on!

Also, play with the Pro's this month and enter our Pro-Am mixed doubles tournament, open to all Adult Racquets Members of Intermediate and Advanced level. See the noticeboard for more details.

Fridays are the start of the weekend, so come down to the Club to enjoy a meal and relax, while your children are enjoying one of our many activities.

Movies, shown in the Lloyd Room, include great titles like Toy Story 3 and Antz. There is wide selection to keep the kids entertained while you relax after that hard week at work.

On the last Friday of the month a children's entertainer comes to the Club to really engage with the kids and show them magic tricks, or simply some new dance moves with a mini disco.

What a great way to start the weekend!

Film Night every Friday from 7.15pm in the Lloyd Room.

Children's entertainer, the last Friday of the month, from 7.30pm in the Clubroom

Guest access continues to be an important benefit to Members. Previous promotions have been extremely popular.

For summer 2012 we hope to give an advantageous opportunity for Members to use the Club with friends.

We now offer a half-price guest fee every Saturday and Sunday from 2pm.

Please note that we no longer run Half-Price Fridays.

We look forward to welcoming your guests to the Club soon.

David Lloyd Manchester have been selected as one of a handful of Clubs to launch a new Gymnastics All Stars pilot, initially for 3-4 year-olds, starting on 5th May. We only have twelve spaces available so it's first come, first served. A pilot course for 5-7 year-olds will be introduced in September, so watch this space!

Gymnastics All Stars (ages 3-4), Saturdays, 12.15-1pm for twelve weeks (not including Saturday 9th June). Only £58.56.

See Reception to secure your place and be one of the first to experience this brand-new product.

For more information email sport.manchester@davidlloyd.co.uk

Here at David Lloyd Manchester we are experts at kids' parties, so why don't you sit back, relax and let us organise the best party ever!

Why not try a football party, den-building party, or even a T-shirt party? Our parties are tailored to your child's interest and age so they can have all the fun they want. All you have to do is bring the cake!

What's included?

Party room/area

Organised activities/themes

Party host

Invitations and Thank You cards

Filled party bags

Party food

Birthday card for the birthday child

Speak to a member of the DL Kids team or email sport.manchester@davidlloyd.co.uk for more information or to book.

Linking closely with the LTA's framework, our Tennis programme is the most advanced in the marketplace, giving children the fundamental skills not only to play one of the most social sports there is, but also to transfer into a variety of other sports – getting them off to a good start for a healthy and active lifestyle.

Our ASA-endorsed Swimming All Stars course is a fantastic programme for all ages and abilities, building children's confidence, skills and safety in the water. With the summer holidays coming up our lessons can give you the peace of mind that your loved ones will be able to enjoy the pool safely.

See Reception to book your free taster session now, or email sport.manchester@davidlloyd.co.uk for more information.