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How Preston has set a new world record for clubbercise

Posted on - 5th October, 2017 - 7:00am | Author - | Posted in - City Centre, Preston News, Sport, University campus, What's On in Preston

Preston has set a new Guinness World Record after holding the biggest clubbercise class.

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Greenwich Leisure Ltd, in partnership with Clubbercise Ltd, organised the event as part of Clubbercise Glowfest.

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Over 280 people took part in the official attempt which took place at the University of Central Lancashire on Saturday 30 September.

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Photo credit: Mary Elspeth

The world record attempt was led by Clubbercise Master Trainers.

The trainers created an electric atmosphere for the participants.

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A sea of glow sticks illuminated the arena whilst dance club anthems, from past to present, helped to provide the ultimate party feel.

The Mayor of Preston, Councillor Brian Rollo opened the attempt, with an official  Guinness World Record adjudicator present to verify that the largest clubbercise class attempt was a success.

Photo credit: Trisha Rollo

After just over 30 minutes the adjudicator was able to present Greenwich Leisure Ltd and headline sponsor Clubbercise Ltd the official certificate to a mass of cheering participants.

The event was partly funded by the Big lottery and supported by numerous partners including, the University of Central Lancashire, Prestons College, Preston What Women Want project, Escape Lounges Manchester Airport, Coco Vita, Preston City Council, Sir Tom Finny Soccer Centre and over 20 volunteers giving their time to support the event in an official capacity.

Photo credit: Trisha Rollo

Jimmy Khan, Partnership Manager, Greenwich Leisure Ltd said: “We are now proud holders of an official Guinness World Records title.

“It was an amazing evening attracting people from across the country to participate and hopefully achieve something that will stay with them forever.

Claire Burlison Green, Clubbercise Founder and Brand Director said: “It was an incredible evening, the energy in the arena was electric.

“I’m ecstatic that the first ever Clubbercise Glowfest event was such a huge success and to set a Guinness World Record title for largest clubbercise class was the icing on the cake!”

Did you take part in the event? Do you know Greenwich Leisure Ltd? Let us know in the comments below

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