GIVEN a VIP welcome when he arrived at the Images Gym recently was Ian Wentworth, from Bury, who became its 10,000th new member!

The Castle Leisure Centre's fitness facility in the town has become such a success that last year it was completely revamped and extended to cope with an increased demand.

Included in the revamp was £23,000 worth of cardiovascular equipment.

And the success of Images in Bury has been reflected in Radcliffe where another outlet has been established at Radcliffe Pool.

Says Bury Contract Services Board chairman Councillor Wayne Campbell: "As a Council, despite our financial difficulties we are prepared to invest money to benefit the people of the Borough.

"At the same time, increased membership gives healthier profits for the facility which, in turn , benefits the Borough as a whole."

ZWITH Ian Wentworth (centre) are Images instructor Carl Jakeway and Leisure Centre lifeguard Michael Taylor.

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