A computerised membership system has recently been installed at the Nicolson Lewis Sports Centre which allows the public to buy a membership to cover all the facilities at the Sports Centre and pay monthly by Standing Order.

Tony Wade, the Sports Facility Manager, said: "This is a way in which we can make our facilities more affordable - with an annual membership starting at as little as £5 per week, we firmly believe this represents great value for money".

Bill Howat, the recently appointed Chief Executive of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, said: "These are exciting times in terms of developing the provision of sports facilities. The Comhairle has allocated £3 million over the next couple of years to upgrade the current facility - and the fact that I have signed up as an annual member will be a good incentive to improve my own fitness levels"

Details of the scheme are available at the Sports Centre or by calling the Information Line on 702603.

Issued by Nigel Scott
Communications Officer