David Lloyd

Our DL Kids Club Crèche is open four mornings a week, and we have fully-qualified staff so your children are in safe hands.

Why not come along and let your children have fun, whilst you are maximising your Membership in our Gym, or in the very exciting new class programme that has just launched.

Your children will be entertained with a wide range of activities, not only indoors but – now that the weather is getting better – in the outdoor area too. You can book a place at our Reception, or come along and have a look and book a place with one of the Crèche staff.

Saks Beauty Teesside has received full marks and come out number one in the Saks network from a Mystery Shopping exercise.

A sample quote: "Both the receptionist and the therapist were exceptional, I was not kept waiting, and I was treated with the care and attention that I would expect from Saks staff, putting me as their priority in such an exceptionally friendly way, which was very genuine. The massage and facial were fantastic. I have had many treatments but can honestly say that the therapist knew exactly what she was doing. I felt important and special. I would definitely recommend this salon to my family and friends, because of the staff members who were genuine, friendly, professional and gave a brilliant service"

Liz and Hollie, the franchisees, say well done to all the team, and can honestly say that the staff at Saks Beauty Teesside are all exceptional, highly skilled, professional, friendly and all-round lovely people.

Overlooking the River Tees and located next to David Lloyd Teesside, Vivo is a state-of-the-art development of fifty properties, whose must-have eco features and sought-after location are proving a major draw and talking point for the town’s property buyers.

Located on Northshore Road, this collection of contemporary two-, three- and four-bedroom houses is part of the five-star housebuilder’s vision of future homes, all built to a Level Four standard of the Code for Sustainable Homes.

A number of features – including photovoltaic solar roof tiles, rainwater harvesting and smart meters – are already proving popular with house hunters, along with the attractive roof terraces offering fantastic views of the river and courtyard gardens.

The landmark scheme will eventually see fifty-six acres of land transformed into two hundred and fifty new homes.

The four-bedroom Leith and three-bedroom Calder-style showhomes are now open from 10am to 5pm, Thursday to Monday. Prices start from £126,500.

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Thank you to everyone who, over the last couple of weeks, has spoken to me about the changes to the Group Exercise timetable. Most comments have been positive and we hope to take these positive changes into the next quarter, running until June 2012.

I urge Members to continue to be open to change, as trying new things can often put a new perspective on our fitness. And please remember: I am simply here to keep you all happy!

If something hasn't worked I will not keep it on the timetable for the sake of it, just because it was a change I made. But at the end of the four weeks, if something looks like it has potential I am more than happy to give it a try and continue to monitor such classes in the hope that it has been the correct decision.

Please keep talking to me in the Club about what you love and what don't don't love so much, and I will try my best to respond to comments with solutions.

See you all in class,

Clare D

Group Exercise Co-ordinator

We offer two hours a day for all children aged 5-12, with half-hour to forty-five minute sessions for 3 and 4 year-olds. The sessions are designed to engage children in sports and creative activities. Each session is different, with plenty of high-energy activities to keep the kids active after school, and lots of opportunity to develop active and passive skills.

We aim to give children the opportunity to take part in sports and creative activities outside a school environment. They will meet new friends, learn new skills and improve on existing ones, whilst having fun in a safe, secure environment.

Sessions are run by fully trained staff who are all CRB checked. For further details please contact any of the DL Kids team or Reception, who will be happy to help.

Want to learn more? Book into a Family Welcome any Saturday morning at 10am.

Your Gym team and Personal Trainers want to show you how to get more from your workout and bring some new life into the same old routine!

We are now proud to offer thirty-minute taster sessions on all our new Gym products – free of charge!

So if you've ever fancied trying TRX, ViPR™ or Power Plate®, or wanted to find out more about what they do and how they can improve your workouts and results, check the new class timetable to see when they are on, then book your space today.

We are also running a Lose & Shape Up seminar every Wednesday night at 5.30pm, for those of you who want more advice or help on your nutrition, or want to find out more about our twelve-week Lose & Shape Up course. You've missed sign-up for this one, but don't worry: we will be running another at the beginning of June.

Summer's nearly here folks, so get tasting our new products and see just what a difference they can make to you!

Saturday 12th May is our Beginner / Improver Doubles Tournament. This will be a great opportunity for anyone who has taken part in the Fast Track and On-Track programmes to put your newly-acquired skills to the test. This event does not require a partner as you will be matched on the day.

For more information please see any of the Tennis team, and book your place today at Reception.

Kind regards,

Ben O'Connor

Adult Racquets Manager

Our Wimbledon Ticket Ballot on Thursday 19th April was a fantastic success. We had forty-one pairs of tickets, which is the highest ticket allocation we have seen here at David Lloyd Teesside since opening. Allocation is based on the number of Members who join The British Tennis Association throughout the year – so keep up the good work for the event next year, and who knows: we might earn even more tickets to pass on to you, our Members.

Best regards,

Ben O'Connor

Adult Racquets Manager

Our annual Clubroom Summer Party takes place on Saturday 30th June. We will have great live music from a band called Central Park, who will play hits from past and present groups. We also have a BBQ and Buffet, with the price for Members being £10 and for non-Members, £12.50. Book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are on sale now at Reception.

We have had a revamp of our Clubroom Quiz. We now have the quiz every other Tuesday starting at 8pm. A new Snowball round has been introduced, with the chance to win at least £50 in this round. £1.50 per person to enter, including nibbles for each team. Hope to see you soon.

Just because the football season is drawing to a close doesn't mean we will be short of live sport to watch on the big screen in the Clubroom. We have live coverage of the European Football Championships, Wimbledon, Live Test Cricket and, of course, the Olympic Games. Whatever your choice, why not relax with a drink and some food, and watch a great summer of sport with us.

The summer term is under way and we have had a very busy sign-up, with lots of the Junior classes with waiting lists for next term. If you are interested in Junior Tennis, please contact Reception and book yourself in for a Junior Tennis Welcome.

This season is a great time for a child to be involved with tennis. There are lots of competitions and team events going on, which are very exciting for anybody willing to take part.

With teams and competitions in age groups from 8 and under to 18 and under, all Juniors can get involved and learn about the ups and downs of competition. It's a great life skill to have .

Good luck to all those competing this summer.

Keep hitting.

Alan