Notice board archive
2009 news
Yoga at Active8
[14/09/09]
We now offer a group Ashtanga Yoga class at Active8. The session is on Sunday mornings from 10.30 to 11.30am and the cost is £8 per session.
Please call us or come into the studio to book your place for this class.
Autumn challenges
[14/09/09]
Its gym challenge time again with the Skipping challenge starting us off for 2009.
The tough ‘Decathlon’ will return in November – time to lift the training tempo for all our clients!
Active8 babies
[14/09/09]
Congratulations to Shane and Terry on the birth of their baby boys! Shane and Sarah welcomed Benjamin to the world on the same morning (August 12th) as Terry and Kath introduced us to Barnaby. Welcome to the new arrivals!
The Exmoor Beast
[14/09/09]
Shane and Damion are currently in training for the Exmoor Beast Cycle event on Sunday November 1st. Along with Active8 regular Dan Davies they are training hard for the hilly 60 mile course – good luck to all.
Active8 team to enter Bristol 10k
[27/02/09]
Active8 personal trainers and clients will be running the Bristol 10k on Sunday May 10th. We hope to have a team of over 20 people and will be raising money for Children's Hospice South West.
Contact the studio if you are interested in joining us or can help with sponsorship.
Sports Massage at Active8
[27/02/09]
Terry Bees is now offering a sports massage service at Active8. Sports massage therapy helps to relieve the stress and tension that can build-up in the body’s soft tissue from physical activity. It has helped people of all physical abilities to to quickly recover from injury and be better prepared for future physical activities.
Call the studio to book your session now!
Partner Training at Active8
[27/02/09]
If you would prefer to train with your partner or a friend then get in touch! Many people prefer to exercise with a friend or relative and the spacious studio at Active8 makes this possible.
Get in touch now to book your initial consultation.
2008 news
Active8 Challenges
[21/08/08]
It is 'Challenge' season again - a time when the clients of Active8 display their fitness by competing in a variety of events.
Skipping, rowing, and weight lifting will all feature over the next few months - the best performances reaching the 'Hall of Fame'.
Good luck to all who take part!!
Active8 discount with local running shops
[21/08/08]
Active8 has negotiated a 10% discount with all three local running shops - MOTI, Easy Runner, and Up & Running - for its clients.
Simply take along an Active8 business card to receive your discount on shoes and sportswear.
Buggy Buddies in the news!
[21/08/08]
Buggy Buddies was featured on BBC Points West on 30th July - 19 mums attending the session on a rainy day in South Bristol.
It was described as "a craze sweeping Bristol" - Damion would like to thank all the mums who have attended his sessions over the last 2 years.
Partner Training at Active8
[28/04/08]
During 2008 two people can train at Active8 for the same hourly rate as one - offering a huge financial saving and the fun of training with your partner or a friend.
Childrens Hospice South West
[28/04/08]
The trainers and clients at Active8 helped to raise over £220 for the Childrens Hospice in Failand with their efforts at the Bath Half Marathon. We hope to increase the total - and run faster! - at the Bristol Half in September.
Buggy Buddies
[28/04/08]
There are now Buggy Buddies sessions on every day of the week! Check out the Buggy Buddies page for more details.
New Year Personal Training offer at Active8
[14/01/08]
Purchase 10 personal training sessions at Active8 and get 1 session absolutely free. This fantastic offer is available until February 2008. Contact us today!
2008 - New Year, New You?
[14/01/08]
If you are ready to make 2008 the year that you get fit then let our highly experienced trainers help you on the way. Personal Training means constructing and delivering programs to suit you and help achieve your fitness goals. Don't just think about it, get started today by contacting our team.
Active8 Trainers run Bath Half Marathon for Childrens Hospice South West
[14/01/08]
Damion and Shane will be running this year's Bath Half Marathon (March 16th) to raise funds for Childrens Hospice South West which is based near Bristol.
A donation bucket will be left in the studio for contributions.
2007 news
Active8 clients excel at the Bristol Half Marathon and Ashton Court 10km races
[09/10/07]
Dan Davies raced around the streets of Bristol in 1hr 37m 50s to record his fastest 1/2 marathon time on 9th September. Dick Barker also recorded a PB, recording a time of 1hr 38m 46s. The Bath Half Marathon in March 08' is the next challenge for both.
Lela McTernan and Franco Lombardi both completed the Ashton Court 10k (raising money for cancer research) on September 30th. Lela broke the 1 hour mark and Franco recorded a time of 1hr and 55 secs. Alex Johnson also completed this distance at the Bowood race one week earlier - well done to all!
Squash Boxes start at Active8
[09/10/07]
The Active8 squash league started on October 1st. There are three boxes with 4 players in each - good luck to all participants!
Nathan Muir and Tracey Webber win the September skipping challenge
[09/10/07]
Nathan Muir and Tracey Webber were victorious in September's skipping challenge.
A greater challenge will be posed by the Active8 Decathlon - the next contest in October. 10 events to be completed in the shortest time possible - not for the faint-hearted!
Active8 Summer Social Night – Friday July 13th
[19/06/07]
All clients are invited to our summer social which will be held at the ‘Amoeba’ bar in Clifton Village on Friday July 13th. Clients may bring along one guest.
Please come and join us from 7.30pm.
Active8 Squash Boxes
[19/06/07]
We are currently conducting our first month of squash boxes. Clients of all playing abilities are welcome to join in. Ask Ash at the studio for more details.
Summer Offer to new clients – Book 10 sessions, save £50!
[19/06/07]
Our summer promotion means that if you sign up for 10 personal training sessions at Active8 you will pay only £300 for them. That’s a huge saving of £50 on the normal cost.
Contact us to take advantage of this offer.
2006 news
New Sports Massage Therapist joins Active8 team
[25/07/06]
Lucy Forse has joined the Active 8 team as Sports Massage Therapist. Lucy's expertise enables her to provide deep tissue massage to clients seeking to relieve muscle pain, hasten recovery from injury and improve muscle pliability. Lucy is also an experienced Personal Trainer.
To book a session with Lucy please call 0117 9741852.
Ash Bennett achieves top 30 placing in Hereford Triathlon
[17/07/06]
Ash Bennett finished 22nd in the Hereford sprint triathlon on July 9th. Ash enjoyed his return to his home town and finished in a fantastic time of 55 minutes and 55 seconds. His splits were swim (400m) 6m 32s; bike (15k) 28m 40s; and run (5k) 20m 43s. Ash hopes to break the top 20 next year!
Damion Rice raises £370 for Wallace & Gromit appeal
[03/07/06]
Damion Rice has raised £370 for the Bristol Children’s Hospital’s Wallace & Gromit appeal. Damion completed the Marlborough triathlon on June 18th in a time of 1 hour 53 minutes and 40 seconds. He plans to repeat the effort next year, aiming to raise over £500 and to get his cycle time under 1 hour.