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Thousands of Tayside workers eligible for gym discount in wellbeing drive

Darren Foy, Gardyne Sports Centre manager and Alison Henderson, chief executive of Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce.
Darren Foy, Gardyne Sports Centre manager and Alison Henderson, chief executive of Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce.

More than 67,000 workers in Dundee and Angus are eligible for a discounted gym membership.

Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce has struck a deal for its members to access leisure and fitness facilities at D&A College’s Gardyne Sports Centre in Dundee at a reduced rate.

Alison Henderson, chief executive at Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce, said physical activity is a way of improving wellbeing.

She said: “We’re delighted to be able to add this brilliant offer.

“It gives more than 700 local businesses access to these amazing facilities.

“Businesses know that investing in a good range of benefits helps their staff to be healthier, happier and have a positive work/life balance.”

What is the gym discount?

The offer applies to every member of staff who works for a company that is a chamber member. That’s almost 70,000 workers.

The deal is a monthly fee of £15 instead of £20 for the gold membership.

The Gardyne Road college facility has a state-of-the-art fitness suite, fitness classes and a 25m swimming pool.

Alison is put through her paces by Darren.

You can check if your business is a member of Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce here.

Darren Foy, Gardyne Sports Centre manager, said: “Initiatives such as these are a key way for businesses to appeal to potential employees, in addition to looking after their existing workforce.”

Dundee FC recently moved its training facilities to the College’s Gardyne campus.

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