Flights Health and Fitness Centre have taken a weight off the minds of Southend High School for Boys pupils.

Fighting fit - Southend High brothers Matthew (left) and Nick Jellett get to grips with the new equipment under the watchful eye of Flights' manager Lauren Miller Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL

Owners of the Aviation Way, Southend, based fitness centre knew the School, based in Prittlewell Chase, were in need of additional equipment as both of their sons, twins Ben and Luke, are active sportsmen in year nine.

Said Head of PE Steve Thomas: "The extra provision from Flights will allow more of our pupils to experience the benefits of personal weight and fitness training.

"It is nice when companies in the community can help and donate equipment that allows pupils of the Borough to enhance their levels of fitness and health."

Published Friday, February 7, 2003

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