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Discounted leisure scheme is passport to success
Released on 08 June 2004
South Norfolk Council's concessionary Passport to Leisure scheme is proving to be a great success – with around double the number of card holders than this time last year.
Passport to Leisure cards offer discounts on leisure facilities at our own venues, and many others across the district and into Norwich and Suffolk.
There are now 1,723 card holders – and the cards have been used 22,000 times at our Leisure centres in Diss, Wymondham and Long Stratton – up from last year's 14,000.
Paul Hunt Sports Facilities Manager said the scheme is a real winner:
"It has been great to see the scheme grow and grow. It is truly inclusive, giving people access to discounted leisure activities. We want our residents to be able to enjoy a fit and healthy lifestyle and this scheme is an example of our commitment to achieving this.
And we have room for more - if you fit the criteria below and you would like to apply, we'd love to hear from you."
To qualify for a card you need to be receiving:
- income support
- income based job seekers allowance
- working tax credit
- council tax benefit (25% reduction for single occupier on its own does not count)
- housing benefit
- or be the partner or dependant of someone who is receiving any of the above
Other people who qualify are those:
- over 60
- a sixth former
- a full time student
- disabled
- foster a child
Carers of the disabled and foster children can also have concessionary rates when attending with the person being cared for.
The cards can be used at the following venues:
- Diss Swim and Fitness Centre
- Long Stratton Leisure Centre
- Wymondham Leisure Centre
- Harleston Leisure Centre
- Easton College Sports Centre
- Riverside Swimming Centre, Norwich
- Norwich Puppet Theatre (performances only )
- Inspire Discovery Centre, Norwich
- Cinema City, Norwich
- Blyth-Jex Sports Centre, Norwich.
- Stradbroke Pool
- Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre
For more details and an application form please contact Leisure Services on 01508 533642, e-mail passporttoleisure@s-norfolk.gov.uk or download a form from the website: www.south-norfolk.gov.uk
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