Emergency services in Harborough to get free swimming and gym access over Christmas

The goodwill festive gesture is being made by local leisure operator Everyone Active.

They want to salute the hard work the emergency services carry out, particularly over Christmas and New Year.

Police officers, firefighters, ambulance staff and their NHS colleagues often work long and unsociable hours away from family and friends.

Men and women who hold a valid Emergency Services ID card will be given free access to the gyms and swimming pools at Harborough District Council-owned Harborough Leisure Centre and Lutterworth Sports Centre.

They’ll be able to use the facilities for free from Monday December 23 to Tuesday December 31 when they are open.

If you would like to visit your nearest Everyone Active centre over Christmas you can check opening hours by visiting www.everyoneactive.com/centre/David Bibby, managing director at Everyone Active, said: “We respect the hard work Emergency Services and NHS colleagues carry out to all year round to protect the health and wellbeing of local communities.

“At Christmas, many colleagues will work especially long hours and additional shifts to keep us all safe and well.”

He added: “This initiative is our way of showing our appreciation for the invaluable work they do.”

All emergency services and NHS personnel will have to complete necessary Health & Safety forms and an online induction before being granted free access to the centres over the festive period.

For more details about free access visit www.everyoneactive.com/ourgift