Fenland gymnasts put on an 'extravagant' show

After a two-year break during lockdown, youngsters from Fenland Gymnastics Academy have been able to perform in front of an audience again.

More than 200 gymnasts took part in their popular Extravaganza event showcasing what they have learnt and perfected in their training sessions.

The gymnasts range between 18 months and 18 years old and they have been preparing for the show in their classes since November.

Groups perform routines including dance and gymnastics skills to music and this year the theme was “Musicals”.

The club hosts four shows over four days and each show lasts around two and a half hours.

They pack in a full audience of over 220 people each night and although the event is primarily to show family and friends what the gymnasts have been learning, it is also used as a fundraising event for the club, which is also a registered charity.

The aim is to try and raise enough funds to help it move to a bigger facility having outgrown its current base on Algores Way.

Head coach, Claire Port, said: “I am so proud of our team of gymnasts, coaches and volunteers who have worked so hard over the past few months getting the show prepared. The gymnasts all really enjoy this event and it makes us really proud as a club that nearly 900 people came to enjoy the show.

"We are working really hard to find a larger facility to help accommodate our ever-growing waiting list so that more young people from Wisbech and the surrounding areas can enjoy gymnastics and this event has really helped with our fundraising efforts”.

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