Blog Monthly Archives: September 2018

Well done to Andy Chapman of Cottingham Caterers for organising a fabulous Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 28th September.  Here is a picture of some of the lovely cakes.  Special thanks to all the Fitness Vibe ladies who helped on the day and also baked lots of the cakes.  £302 was raised, how great is that!

Congratulations to our class member Christine who won the third prize draw in the new Cottingham Village Trust 500 Club Lottery this month and received £40.  Here she is pictured at our Thursday morning lovely Zumba Gold class, Southella Way, Kirkella.  Good luck to everyone in next month’s draw x

Today was the second draw of the new Cottingham Village Trust 500 Club Lottery.  Have you heard about it?  Are you in it?  The draw takes place on the last Wednesday of the month and we now have this months lucky winners.  Please see the image to check your numbers.

For a monthly subscription of just £4 a month or a one off annual subscription of £48 you could be in with a chance of winning some tax-free cash whilst helping to support the Civic Hall to remain in the hands of the community.

The draw takes place publicly on the last Wednesday of the month in the Civic Hall, Cottingham at 11.30am.  Half of that months subscription go direct to the Cottingham Village Trust to help them retain and run the Civic Hall, the other half of that months subscription being shared between three lucky winners.  You are given a unique number which is picked at random and the lucky winners are contacted straight after the draw and displayed in the Civic Hall window and on social media.

To apply simply call 01482 844599 or email enquiries@cottinghamvillagetrust.org.uk  Good luck everyone in next months draw!

For a bit of fun we are running a Fitness Vibe Strictly Sweepstake.  Who do you think will pick up the glitter ball?  Entries now closed – it was £2 to enter and we have 75 of us in the sweepstake!  There are 3 draws taking place – the first draw takes place on Sunday 30th September when we find out who is the first celebrity to leave the competition.  Good luck everyone x

Next up for our ‘Meet The Team’ week is our very own Gaynor Dent who has been ever present since Fitness Vibe started 8 years ago and is now a qualified resident Zumba Instructor.

Gaynor is a very active person and helps to run a Karate club “Hull Zanshin” with her husband Tony and is also a keen cyclist.  Her daughter Stevie often pops to classes when she is visiting.

As you can see Gaynor takes a great photograph which is why you’ll see a lot of her on our posters and flyers!  Her Zumba classes are energetic and fun in the best tradition of Fitness Vibe and you’re guaranteed a great workout!

Next up for our ‘Meet The Team’ week is Catherine Powell.  Catherine is currently in training to be a Strictly Fitsteps Instructor.

Class members have long admired Catherine’s grace and poise when she takes the stage.  She has lots of experience in dance and rediscovered her love of the art through Fitsteps classes.

Catherine is newly wed to Jonathan and they are in the process of setting up their new home.  Family is very important to Catherine and she enjoys coming to Fitness Vibe classes with her mum and sister.

Catherine’s grace and ballet background will bring a touch of Darcey Bussell to our classes.

Continuing our ‘Meet The Team’ week, giving you the chance to find out a little bit about us.  Next up is Helen.

Fitness Body Specialist Helen Burdin teaches our new Legs Bums and Tums classes.  Helen is a full time fitness professional and a very experienced, high quality Fitness Instructor with over 30 years experience in the industry.

Helen teaches amazing, high energy classes all around the area – you will definitely now you have had a workout!

Helen is married to ‘Mr B’ and is mum to Olly and Tom.  Did you know Helen is also a very talented, passionate cake maker?  Check out’ her facebook page ‘Ellie’s cupcakes’.

Class members love her brilliant sense of humour, always ready for a bit of a joke and a bit of fun….until it’s ‘crunch’ time!

This week is our ‘Meet The Team’ week, giving you the chance to find out a little bit about us!

Up first is Adele Robinson.  (It’s also her birthday today so join me in wishing her a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!)

Adele is Katrina’s younger sister and will welcome you when you arrive at the classes.  She does all the day to day admin for Fitness Vibe.  Adele is a Civil Servant but also runs a family business with her partner Phil.  She is mum to Lydia who many of you will know as she often helps us out at our Xmas party.  Lots of Adele’s free time is taken up by doggy daycare and she has rehomed a number of our four legged friends.

Although she is a sucker for a canine sob story, you won’t get past her without handing over your £4.30!

Kids are back at school, time for you again.  Why not think about buying an Unlimited Class Pass?  The September Unlimited Class Pass is £34.  Come along to as many Fitness Vibe Classes at Civic Hall, Cottingham for £34.  Represents excellent value.  If you attend three times a week, it works out approx £2.83 per class, if you attend five times a week – well that works out at just £1.70 per class!  Bargain!.  Please note loyalty cards no longer apply when using the pass.