PLANNING permission has been granted for the building of the People’s Gym and Fitness Centre, which will be adjacent to the People’s Hall.

A number of successful grant bids, the biggest being from Sport England, have enabled the building of the gym to go ahead.

The footing is due to be dug shortly and the building will go up quite quickly after these are completed.

The PH and Gym committee are delighted and thankful that so many people have made donations towards the roof.

Some people have even started paying in their membership, which is very helpful

. A number of fundraisers are in the pipeline - the first is Gym Aid - a concert at the PH where local bands will be strutting their stuff for your enjoyment on Saturday, September 20, from 8pm.

The doors and bar open at 7.30 pm and there will be a raffle draw and presentation at around 9.15pm

. Tickets are available at the door or on 015396-21808.