Showing posts with label Sport. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sport. Show all posts

Monday, 26 April 2010

"Golfing"

Feeling a little under the weather lately, thus not blogged for a while. An old friend of mine prompted me to write something, not knowing what to write about, and not knowing what to do with no money in Blackpool, I decided to take a stroll. Anyway, one thing led to another, and before I knew it, I stumbled upon an old pastime 'golfing', though not in the literal sense.

In my teens, I spent many a school holiday 'golfing'. I would either go it alone or bring a mate with me and out we would go searching for golf balls which we could knock out 50p each to this chap who owned an antiques store. What started out initially as a walk to Mere nature reserve, I ended up following a path which circumnavigates De Vere's golf course 'Herons Reach' and stumbled upon 10 gleaming white golf balls. Scattered intemittently along the public paths hedgegrows and rough grasses waiting for my retrieval, it was like finding treasure. I quite enjoyed the afternoon out just looking to see what could be found and enjoying the views across the greens. Seems I have found something to do when bored.

Tuesday, 5 January 2010

Stanley Park Sports Centre

The new year has begun and already I have taken the first step toward making that resolution I promised myself. I popped down to Stanley Park sports centre earlier this morning to enroll and have my induction. I have to say I was very impressed.

A friendly member of staff showed me around their state of the art gym facilities which included a suite of intelligent exercise devices. First off I was shown how to use the treadmill. Members log on with their own user credentials via the computer interface located at the front, it was teaming with information i.e. how far you have run, how many calories you have burnt, adjustment options for speed and incline, you could even watch TV with the built in tuner or listen to music if you prefer. I was quite literally, amazed by it all and cannot wait to go next.

At just under £30.00 per month, this represents tremendous value for money, the direct debit option comes inclusive of classes and swim. If you don't want to be tied down, then their is the pay as you go option.

This is a superb facility for the people of Blackpool, why not check it out sometime.