World Record Breaker Manjit Singh
Friends Of Evington Park and Village Green and Leicester City Council Parks and Green Space Services have successfully secured over £25,000 from Community Spaces to install an Outdoor Exercise Area in Evington Park. The project is due to be launched later this month by Leciester’s own ‘Ironman’ – Manjit Singh.
The project incorporates 10 pieces of equipment, which will provide a full body workout, new seating and a landscaped picnic area. This will provide free access to Exercise equipment for all members of the Community to enjoy in the tranquil setting of Evington Park. Members of the local Community have been involved with planting the new trees and shrubs.
Local Ward Councillors have supported the project and Michael Johnson said “In this day and age many people are in need of exercise, this is a fantastic opportunity and once again Evington leads the way”.
The project will opened on 26 October 2009 by Leicester’s Ironman & Guinness Book of World Records holder, Manjit ‘Ironman’ Singh. http://www.manjitironman.com/ironman2.htm
We are all really excited about the project, the equipment is safe and easy to use and of course free, anyone can improve their health by coming along to the Park and using the equipment, help will be available through and leaflets and organised sessions. What a great setting around you to exercise, it’s an all round feel good package. This equipment can be accessed by 1000’s of people within the Community and many of these people could feel intimidated by joining a local gym so it gives them the opportunity to exercise.
Jane Ushwell, Senior Parks Officer, Project Leader & Fitness Instructor