IT'S party time a t Lee Carter


_<eisure as the Clitheroe health and itness haven celebrates 15 suc-


:essful years. Customers are always assured of a cheer- ul welcome, but this weekend promises to be


xtra special. Vicky Lee, the inspiration behind the "small


rym" off Lowergate, which is now almost a second iome for 420 members, is just as enthusiastic


ibout the venture as she was in 1983. Today the centre boasts 26 staff and a bur­ geoning list of facilities, including a state-of-the-art gymnasium, double the size of the previous facility, died with all the latest equipment - in fact £24,000 was


spent 12 months ago on extra machines. Open day and night, customer usage is quite evenly


spread, putting an end to annoying queues. With a personal training option available to members


ind non-members, this gymnasium is equal to that of


many of its city counterparts. The oldest enthusiast is an 86-year-old man who vis­


its three times a week and the youngest, an A-level stu­ dent taking advantage of the newly-launched student


membership. "We are offering 40 places a year. All are filled, but we


are considering offering a summer membership," says


Vicky. In future, she would like to work more with young


people, introducing after- school classes. Pointing to recent research in America, she says gym­


nasiums are definitely here to stay. Of 50 people under­ going regular cardio-vascular exercise, 50 jogging, 50 weight training and 50 swimming for 10 years, those weight training showed a higher bone mass density and no sign of osteoporosis and were the only group to show rejuvenated body tissue at the rate of a 20-year-old. "A lot of people are scared of gymnasiums," says


Vicky, adding that she would like to see more people taking advantage. Membership is, she says, equal to a couple of pints of beer a week and a packet of cigarettes. All kinds of people use the gym — and there is certainly no need to wear the latest gear. The dance studio is now housed in the basement of the


adjoining United Reformed Church and boasts a sprung floor and lots of space.


From bums and turns to dance aerobics, jazz dance, .


salsa, ballroom, Latin American dance and Tae Kwon- do taught by British champions Clare and Jason Pussey


- there is something for everyone. The leisurewear shop is a magnet for anyone looking


for the latest gear, with Luhta, Vici Domini and O'Neill sportswear, as well as a host of swimwear to set you


apart on the beach and in the pool. Adjoining are shelves stocked with beauty products,


including Clarins and a new line, Espa, as well as health


prod- NA‘ u c t s ' . designed to ' y r y ....{ >.... put you first.


. * The products complement the


beauty therapy centre, where five fully- qualified


therapists carry out beau­ ty treatments seven days a


week. Add to that an exclusive


hair salon offering personal one-to-one service with profes­ sional stylists and there is no doubt that Lee Carter Leisure certainly has something for every­


one. The next 15 years? " A lot more of


the same," says Vicky. "I still want to come to work every morning. I thoroughly love it. It’s an oasis within Clitheroe - a love­ ly place to be." Plans for the '


> ' 1 1 5 years on, * 3


JS r she has built 1 § F up a thriving


** leisure enterprise, introducing many of the facilities rarely seen


/'•' outside cities to Clitheroe. (if Among these is in-house ik physiotherapist


Jim


/; McGregor. The former Manchester


' United physio and the man - 1 whose experience ensured that,


/: when the team won the triple, not • one of the 64 players suffered


■ injury, Jim runs a clinic on Wednesday afternoons and early evening, and on Fridays. -


/ A State Registered Chartered Physiotherapist and member of the British Association of Sports Medicine, he is one of the most


swimming pool alongside have now been abandoned, but never one to turn her back on an opportunity, Vicky and her husband and partner, Chris, will be starting work on the site, which is to be home to a courtyard development of four cottages and a commercial property, later this


,


^ A finalist in TVs Flying Start, Vicky openly admits there were too many serious practical hurdles to over­ come on the site in installing a pool. "We will have to develop the site as it always was, and have gone back 100 years to be taught a lesson!" she laughs.


WHAT’S NEW THERE'S never a dull moment at Lee Carter Leisure.


The last 15 years have resulted in hundreds of Ribble Valley people sharing in Vicky Lee's vision - and feeling


fitter and better for it. From small acorns, mighty oak trees grow, and


although Vicky Lee's initial concept was none too small,


4S&-. h igh ly -r eg a rd ed physiotherapists in


the football league. His track record is excellent and, as one would expect, he is in great demand. The first consultation of 45 min­


utes costs £30 and subsequent treatments of 30 min­ utes, £25. And, the good news is that after the initial


consultation, people are usually sorted out! When it comes to Ayurvedic Medicine - a form of


herbal treatment - look no further than Anne Green. Anne is about to become the first woman in this coun­ try to become an Ayurvedic doctor, following years of


study. Ayurveda, a combination of British and Indian


herbal remedies, examines the person, unlike traditional British herbalists, who look at the complaint and prob-


lorn Anne is available every Monday afternoon. The first


consultation and treatment, approximately one-and-a- half hours, costs £38 and subsequent treatments, £18. "A delightful woman. As you talk to her, you can feel


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^ Acupuncture has a proven track record and GP Dr John Royle has years of skill which have been used to the benefit of countless local patients, ■ particularly those attempting to quit smok- insc.


your blood pressure dropping," says Vicky. •.


) smoking consultation £14, subsequent treatments £5.50. Dr Royle is available on Mondays from


The new pain relief device XPain 2000 may be hired from Dr Royle, following a consultation. Prices for acupuncture are: initial consultation and treatment £14, subsequent treatments £12.50,


i - 7 p.m. and some lunchtimes. Glynn Edwards offers chiropody and specialises in


foot correction treatment, some of which she carries out in association with Jim McGregor. Initial consultations and treatment are £14 and subsequent treatments £12. Glynn is available on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. Reflexology can alleviate physical and mental stress


and balance the bodily systems, caring for the entire person. Through massage of the reflexes of the feet, Denise Pamphlett works to ensure her clients leave the complex with an improved sense of health and well­ being. Available Monday and Friday, consultations are


£ 20. As well as building successful businesses, Vicky spe­


cialises in remedial massage. She has been joined by Debbie Ellis and their clients already include a number


of England players. Initial consultation and treatment is £15, subsequent . ,


treatments £13.50 and one-hour treatments £25. Remedial massage is available on Monday, Thursday


and Saturday. Personal training is a growth market and under senior


gymnasium instructor Kevin Read, known to many in the area as a former teacher at Ribblesdale High School, Katie Allan, Gillian Adamson and Denys Forth can pre­ pare a tailor-made programme to enable you to achieve


whatever your fitness goals and objectives are. Continual monitoring and assessment will ensure you


progress at a steady, safe pace. The initial consultation and programme is £35,


including bodystat body composition analysis, medical screening and assessment of one-and-a-half hours. Follow-up training sessions of 45 minutes are £20 and supervised training sessions of one hour are £22.50. On the beauty front, Gail Bailey heads a team of ther­


apists working during the week and on Sunday morn­ ings, too. y .


Nail technician Neesha Heath joins the centre this .. .


week and will bring her vast experience of working m Manchester and London to the Ribble Valley. As an additional service, Neesha will be offering private con­ sultations in nail extensions.


First and foremost, stresses Vicky, Lee Carter Leisure .


is available to all. The facilities mentioned, as well as many of the others offered, are available to non-mem­ bers, ensuring a first-class, accessible facility right in the


heart of Clitheroe.


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