ADULTS can now get more active on Colchester’s Greenstead estate, thanks to a new outdoor gym.

The £20,000 facility was set up after councillors Tim and Julie Young were told by residents Tony and Lynn Osbourne that it could benefit the community.

Mr Young, who represents St Andrew’s ward, said: “Julie was chairman of the Greenstead Community Association at the time and is now vice-chairman and I am a trustee as well, so we looked for grants.

“Anglian Community Enterprise came up with most of the funding. We are absolutely delighted. The gym looks great.”

Anglian Community Enterprise, which provides NHS health services in north east Essex, contributed £15,000 and the rest of the money came from Essex County Council.