Swimming on referral will start with a splash in Forest Heath next month for customers who have been accepted on the Active For Life exercise referral scheme.Active For Life is a scheme for people who are referred to Anglia Community Leisure by a health professional such as a GP, Practice Nurse or physiotherapist because they would benefit from a more active lifestyle. The referral is for 10 weeks and customers usually attend twice a week. Staff at the leisure centres tailor the activities to the customer’s ability and fitness level.Swimming on referral will be available from the beginning of July to complement the existing range of leisure and fitness activities available under the scheme. Qualified swimming instructors will be on hand to offer technique advice, simple training programs, confidence building exercises and more. To take part, customers must already be accepted on the Active For Life scheme. The times will be as follows:

Newmarket Leisure Centre

• Wednesday 2pm – 3pm 
• Thursday 9am – 10am 

Mildenhall Swimming Pool

• Monday 10.15am -11.15am 
• Wednesday 2pm – 3pm 

Tony Bass, chief executive, says: “More than 75% of women and 63% of men don’t take enough physical exercise to benefit their health. When you are more active you feel better, your health improves and you get more out of life. Our exercise on referral scheme has been hugely successful and we are delighted to now be able to offer our customers the benefits of swimming to add to the mix.”

For more information, or to find out how to receive a referral, customers should contact Kate Tucker at Newmarket Leisure Centre 01638 782500