Bannatyne Group

A member at the Bannatyne health club in Hastings is celebrating after winning a dream holiday.

Evelyn Modlinger, 75, is set to take the trip of a lifetime after being presented with a £5,000 Holiday Hypermarket cheque.

Members joining the Battle Road health club in January, or introducing a new member were eligible for entry into the draw for the fantastic prize.

Evelyn was a long-standing member of Bannatyne Hastings before a house move a couple of years ago caused her to cancel her membership. After failing to find a health club closer to home in which she felt ‘comfortable’ she re-joined.

This decision paid off not only for her fitness and wellbeing, but Evelyn was the lucky winner of the January promotion to win the £5,000 holiday from Holiday Hypermarket.

Evelyn enjoys using the pool and sauna at the health club, attending two or three times a week, and has just started the 12-week StartSmart gym support programme to expand her fitness regime to the gym and its state-of-the-art equipment.

Evelyn said: “I really couldn’t believe it when I received the phone call to say I had won a holiday it was quite unbelievable. I’ve got the Caribbean, the Maldives, or the Seychelles in my mind but who knows? I am sure I’ll change my mind several times before booking. My son Ivan has staked a claim to accompany me, but we’ll see!

“It was an easy decision to re-join the Bannatyne health club in Hastings because I feel comfortable there and have no concerns visiting. Although I usually have a swim and use the sauna to help my joints, I’m up for giving the gym a go and enjoyed my StartSmart induction. After all, I need to get fit for my wonderful holiday!”

Dan Murphy, general manager at the Bannatyne health club in Hastings said: “We’re all delighted for Evelyn. It was lovely to welcome her back to the club after a couple of years away and to hear her kind words.

“Wherever you go Evelyn have an amazing time!”

Amanda Docherty, Product Trading Manager at Holiday Hypermarket, said: “I’d like to congratulate Evelyn on her fabulous win. A holiday is the perfect complement to a fit and healthy lifestyle as a way to relax and unwind, so we all hope she has a lovely time wherever she chooses to go.”

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Notes to editors:

The Bannatyne Group operates 70 health clubs, 47 spas and four hotels. It is owned by Duncan Bannatyne OBE, who is also known for his appearances as a business angel on the BBC programme Dragons’ Den. The health clubs have around 200,000 members.

Bannatyne health clubs can be found in towns and cities throughout the UK, with a particularly strong presence near residential areas of large towns. They place a strong emphasis on wellbeing and exercise forming a central part of living a healthy lifestyle.

www.bannatyne.co.uk

About Holiday Hypermarket:

Holiday Hypermarket is part of TUI Group. We're an ABTA-bonded online travel agency selling package holidays, ocean and river cruises from leading tour operators including TUI and First Choice.

Established in 2003 as part of the First Choice Group, Holiday Hypermarket has a loyal customer base and operates a lowest online price guarantee that ensures they are among the most competitive online travel agencies available.

https://www.holidayhypermarket.co.uk/

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