Now is the time to grab your water wings and dust off your goggles as, from today (Monday), you'll be able to put them to use again.

All the gyms and indoor swimming pools run by not-for-profit social enterprise GLL in Cornwall will reopen in accordance with government guidance on April 12.

Activities on offer will include children’s swimming lessons, under 18s club swimming, school swimming and gym training.

Junior indoor tennis will be available in Bodmin and outdoor programmes that haven’t already got underway will also be resuming.

However, indoor fitness classes will not re-start until May 17 at the earliest.

Strict COVID-secure protocols will again be in place and will include advance booking only, ensuring customers arrive dressed for their activity, one-way systems, social distancing and rigorous cleaning and hygiene procedures.

James Curry, GLL’s Head of Service in Cornwall, said: "Having to close all our centres for a further three and a half months at what is traditionally our busiest time of the year has clearly not been good for business – nor our customers’ health and well-being.

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"We are delighted to finally be able to re-open the majority of our centres and welcome members back.

"National and local data indicate this has been the hardest lockdown yet, with a third of the population exercising less than they did before.

"We have partnered with Public Health England on their national better health campaign and our leisure centres will support local communities by providing them with activity programmes that contribute to long-term mental and physical well-being.

"I know I speak for our whole team when I say we are really looking forward to opening our doors on Monday and welcoming customers back."

Operating under the Better brand, GLL runs thirteen leisure facilities on behalf of Cornwall Council.

The following centres will re-open on Monday 12 April:

  • Bodmin Leisure Centre
  • Bude Leisure Centre
  • Helston Sports Centre
  • Launceston Leisure Centre
  • Liskeard Leisure Centre
  • Saltash Leisure Centre
  • Ships & Castles Leisure Centre, Falmouth
  • St Austell Leisure Centre
  • St Ives Leisure Centre
  • Truro Leisure Centre
  • Wadebridge Leisure Centre
  • Waterworld Leisure Centre, Newquay

Bookings can be made on the Better app or by visiting: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/cornwall