Deerness Leisure Centre

Valley View, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LS.

Contact

Centre Manager - Mark Harley

Tel: (0191) 301 8303 (Textphone users add prefix 18001)

Fax: 0191 3732638

Email: deerness2@durhamcity.gov.uk

Location

3 miles from City Centre. Take A690 west directed Crook. After 1.5miles take right hand turn at roundabout onto B6302 directed Ushaw Moor. Leisure Centre on right hand side as entering Ushaw Moor Village.

Centre and Leisure Club Opening Times

Day	Opening Times	Future Fitness
Monday	7:30am - 10pm	7:30am - 10pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 10pm	7:30am - 10pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 10pm	7:30am - 10pm
Thursday	7:30am - 10pm	7:30am - 10pm
Friday	7:30am - 9pm	7:30am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm	9am - 5pm

TUMBLING

The tumbling section at Deerness has been in operation for just over a year now and is going from strength to strength. We have gone from 20 tumblers last year to 60 in the club as well as the recreational classes run through the centre.

Tumbling is an individual sport where you have a 25m x 2m sprung tumble track with a 10m run up and 5m landing area. Tumblers are required to perform 8 moves down the tumble track. The idea is to put as many somersaults and twists in the 8 moves as possible. The more you do the better your score. All regional and National Level tumbles are set tumble runs where everyone is marked out of 10 points. The higher level which is the age group tumbling is based on you building your own tariff as high as possible.

Tumbling will help you keep fit, help your co-ordination, increase your strength, but is also extremely exciting and lots of fun.

Glen Wharton who represented Great Britain for 13 years as a competitor, winning a World and European Bronze, as well as over 10 National titles, runs the tumbling section at Deerness. Since retiring from competing and moving into coaching Glen has produced over 10 international performers in Acrobatic Gymnastics and 2 international tumblers. Glen coaches from recreational to Elite level so all ages and abilities can benefit from Glen's expertise.

Anyone interested in tumbling please contact the Deerness Centre on 0191 3018303 or email Glen on glenwharton70@talktalk.net

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The Multi-Sensory Room

A multi-sensory room that is accessible all day, everyday (subject to block bookings), creating a wide range of sensory experiences for people with a wide range of disabilities. Priority is always given to people with special needs including families and school groups as well as adults and children. While in Sensations take advantage of the first class equipment such as the Heated water bed, Bubble tubes, Sound Light Board and numerous other pieces of Equipment designed to stimulate and relax the whole body. A visit to Sensations can provide stimulation; development, interaction and relaxation but most of all the experience will be FUN.

Sensations is open from 8.00 am until 9.00 pm, Monday to Thursday, 8.00 am until 8.00pm Fridays and 10.00 am until 5.00 on Saturdays and Sundays. The Centre is closed on Bank Holidays. You can arrange a booking by telephoning the number at the bottom of the page or by popping in to see us.

All carers/helpers MUST complete the short induction course before using the room. This normally takes approximately 30 minutes (please bring a passport-size photograph).

Bookings are at one-hour intervals with 50 minutes actual usage. 10 minutes is allowed for a tidy up and change over period. Bookings can be accepted 14 days in advance. Block bookings are also available.

How Much Will It Cost?

Please contact Centres for pricing information.

A maximum of two users to one carer will be allowed. However, to get the most out of your sensations visit we do recommend a ratio of one user to one carer.

For further information or to make a booking:

Tel: (0191) 301 8303 (Textphone users add prefix 18001)

Fax: 0191 3732638

Email: deerness2@durhamcity.gov.uk