Woodside Leisure Centre spinathon in aid of Covid-19 appeal

Everyone Active Watford Leisure Centre Woodside and Watford Borough Council will be hosting a 12-hour Spinathon, as well as a special one hour class in the evening on May 24, to raise money for local charities in the town as part of the Watford Covid-19 Appeal.

The event will see over 100 people take part in spinning sessions at Watford Leisure Centre Woodside, pedalling in sync with each other and the music.

By signing up for this pedal-pounding event at £5 per spinner, participants helping provide vital funding for over 50 local charities through the Watford Covid-19 Appeal, which has already raised £172,062.

Spinning at Woodside Leisure Centre

The appeal was initially launched to raise funds for local charities impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak and have ensured that charities’ essential work has continued throughout the pandemic, while also helping them survive through to the recovery phase and beyond.

The funding helps provide emergency food to those in need, support to victims of domestic abuse and those with mental health issues, shelter for the homeless, care for those bereaved, advice for those who have lost their jobs and practical help for young families facing the strain of isolation.

The first ride which is part of the 12-hour Spinathon will start at 9am, with “high energy, music, and fun” through to the last group at 8pm. To help raise extra funds, a special one hour class will take place from 8pm to 9pm, with over 50 bikes in the sports hall.

Riders can also raise funds through pledge sheets — with prizes offered to the individual and team which raises the most sponsorship. Participants are being asked to book onto an hourly slot on the Everyone Active ap at everyoneactive.com/mobile-app. People can also turn up on the day, subject to availability.

Woodside Leisure Centre

To sponsor or take part in the event, email LeanneRodriguez@everyoneactive.com or call 0192 389 2710.