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Pull-out and keep guide to what’s on locally this summer
The newspaper for all North Kesteven residents
Summer 2016
UK’s first interactive slide launches at One NK Thousands of people have enjoyed the new and unique attractions at ONE NK as it continues to rise in popularity. The pool area has been completely revamped under the centre’s recent £3.6 million transformation to include the UK’s first interactive selfie flume and a bespoke Magna Carta splash area for smaller children. Named VFlume to recognise the area’s aviation links, the slide offers users an interchangeable experience with 12 different ride themes to choose from, with lights and music accompanying the rider as they make their descent.
Three are based around aviation – Vulcan, Spitfire and Lancaster – alongside other themes on parties and films. The Magna Carta Splash includes a knight’s horse slide and water cannon, enclosed in a castle area, all carefully handpainted with incredible detailing. Across the broader facility there is a bright new, welcoming entrance, cafe and Info-Links giving easy access to Council information and services. New gym, dance and cycle studios, outdoor pitches, changing rooms and vibrant artworks complete the look. For more about ONE NK’s upgrade, see centre pages.
> Casual swims have doubled – up from 3,104 to 6,917. > Junior swims have risen more than three-fold to 3,109. > Under fives’ swimming has more than doubled from 160 to 361 and adults swimming rose from 1,150 to 2,701. > The total number on the wet side has risen by 4,200 from 8,679 to 12,801 – a rise of 45%. > On the dry side there was an increase across all sports and activities in both April and May with aerobics up 45% and gym up 30%. All figures from May 2015 to May 2016
Thousands turn out to ride the unique VFlume experience Our Communities
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