Over 350 people joined Helston Sports Centre’s open weekend to try the free taster activities.

People of all ages enjoyed swimming sessions, gym workouts, and fitness classes.

The weekend also saw the RNLI team provide valuable water safety advice.

Operating under the Better brand, GLL is the social enterprise that runs the centre on behalf of Cornwall Council.

Amelia Kitchen, the GLL senior general manager, said: "We were blown away by the volume of local support.

"The aim was to let adults and children experience the fun and health benefits of being active this summer and, judging by the feedback, everyone enjoyed themselves.

"A big thank you to all those who came along."

Mr Thomas trying some of the equipmentCouncillor Mike Thomas trying some of the equipment (Image: Helston Sports Centre)

Among the attendees was Neil Tunstall, one of 13 locally based athletes to receive funding from the GLL Sport Foundation, and councillors Mike Thomas, Loveday Jenkin and Nicola Boase.

The councillors were highly supportive of the facility and its offerings.

Mike Thomas, Independent Cornwall Councillor for Helston North, has been a regular member of Helston Sports Centre since 2017.

He said: "Whether you want to lose weight, or just feel fitter, our town’s sports centre is a safe place with very helpful staff who will advise on what equipment to use and how to achieve your fitness goal."

Loveday Jenkin, Cornwall Councillor for Crowan, Sithney and Wendron, said: "It was great to see the centre so well used and to hear about GLL’s exciting plans for the future.

"I am pleased that residents from my division have access to such a friendly and supportive facility."

For more information, visit the centre's website.

Helston Sports Centre has multiple facilities, including a high-tech 42-station gym, a 25-metre six-lane swimming pool, and two purpose-built fitness studios.

Thanks to extensive refurbishment work completed in October 2018 with a £450,000 investment, fitness enthusiasts can now avail of top-of-the-range Technogym™ equipment and participate in an extensive weekly programme of more than 20 fitness classes, including Pilates, Circuits and Group Cycle.

The centre is open to members and non-members, though advanced booking is recommended.