March 2020 Archive

It is with a very heavy heart, South Durham Gymnastics have made the very difficult decision to close its doors for the foreseeable future, effective from 5.30pm today (Thursday 19th March 2020).
These are very uncertain times for the Club and its dedicated team of staff. As a Charity, South Durham are unable to access any of the business loans and grants that have been announced by the Chancellor.
With the uncertainty of everything, and with the situation changing on a daily basis, Sout[..]

South Durham Gymnastics (SDG) have followed guidelines from the Government and have had discussions with Durham County Council and British Gymnastics – and at this stage we have not been asked to close.
Naturally, after today’s decision to close schools from Friday, we are reviewing this and are continuing to take all of the necessary advice.
Tomorrow, we will be making further announcements following a meeting with our Board of Trustees and additional discussions with Durham C[..]

Following on from our communication yesterday, South Durham Gymnastics would like to issue a further update. This afternoon, Durham County Council announced the closure of all of their Leisure Facilities as from tomorrow (Thursday 19th March). HOWEVER, as an independent organisation, it has been confirmed that we are able to remain open and operative. Therefore, all Recreational (Pre-School, Gymnastics and Trampolining) and Squad sessions will continue to run as normal until further notice. W[..]

Following on from the Government’s latest updates, we would like to confirm that South Durham Gymnastics will remain open and all sessions will continue to run as normal, unless advised otherwise by British Gymnastics or Public Health England. The Leisure Centre will also remain open, so the gym can be accessed through the main entrance as normal. WHAT WE ARE DOING

Further increasing the frequency of our cleaning in our public spaces and matting surfaces, with particular focus on d[..]

Amid the public concerns re: COVID-19 we would like to provide an update from South Durham Gymnastics (SDG).
SDG will continue to operate, business as usual, until advised otherwise by Durham County Council.
WHAT WE ARE DOING

Increasing the frequency of our cleaning in our public spaces and matting surfaces, with particular focus on door handles, light switches, railings, etc.
Keeping soap dispensers and hand towels topped up within our toilets & changing rooms
Advising al[..]