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The Empress Building is an impressivemajestic 1920s structure, a former ballroom dance hall, now a business parklocated in the heart of Mexboroughbustling town centre.04 Empress Rooms06 Grafters Ironworks Gym08 Empress White Collar Boxing09 Micky’s Athletic Boxing Club10 Dearne Valley Personal Development Centre12 The Personal Training Room14 Active Sports Therapy 3

Empress RoomsCafé - Bar - Bistrowww.empressrooms.co.ukTel: 01709 589988Empress Bistro RestaurantTrends seem to be changing towards dining out asguests are looking for a healthy fresh option andan alternative to unhealthy processed pub chain,Indian and Chinese food which has saturatedthe market. We are causing a real stir in therestaurant industry with our mouth-watering newmenu, creating a wonderful dining experienceguaranteed to leave you smiling. Vegetarians,don’t worry we’ve got you something really special,as our extensive menu includes some deliciousvegetarian dishes.Here at the Empress Restaurant, cooking is our Other services will includepassion. We use only the finest and freshestingredients to create those tasty dishes that will * Eat in or grab and gowarm your heart. We can also take you on a health * Diet planning & advisefood journey with delicious low-calorie options. * Weekly and monthly preparedFood Served : diet packagesMon - Wed 8am - 8pm * Gluten and dairy free dining optionsThurs - Sat 8am - 9.30pm * Specialist tasting nights including Gin. Pro-Sun 9am - 5pm secco etc * Serving breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon tea.Empress Head Chef * Themed dining eveningsChris Cole a body building fanatic and qualified * Steak NightChef and Nutritionist who is passionate about his * VIP Roomsport and nutrition. Chris says “All the meals willbe made fresh daily, our passion for quality goodfood and adding value to people’s lives is genuine,not just in sports but we believe we can improvepeople’s eating habits for the better and provegood food can also be tasty.4

Empress Function Room Empress Croft CoffeeThe perfect venue for any occasion. We have a Croft Coffee concession at the EmpressWedding reception, Engagement, Birthday Rooms with professionally trained Baristas,party, Christening, Anniversary, Funeral Tea or focusing on the local community. We provide acelebration of life, Christmas parties, Corporate place for individuals to relax and get togetherMeetings, Charity fund raising nights for up to 100 as well as business people to meet and discuss projects away from the office.guests.What we offer We have a very attractive venue with plenty of* Free Wi-Fi * Exclusive use of entire venue * indoor and outdoor space to relax. It’s the perfectUnique setting * Outdoor seating * Free parking * place for formal and informal meetings. Free Wi-Fi is available.Buffets * Set food menusEmpress Afternoon Tea Empress BarIt’s a wonderful thing to discover that Afternoon The Empress Bar is following up to date trendsTea is back in fashion, and there’s no nicer way towards drinking, where we have sourced a rangeof celebrating the return of the Cake Stand of Joy, of quality micro and artisan local beers and wines,than with that somebody special – a significant along with serving popular continental bottledother perhaps, your mum or grandma, or maybe a beers and spirits. The Empress Rooms Bar is abest-friend you haven’t seen for a while. great place to hang out and socialise.Your Tea for Two experience, freshly made ]in-house can be taken to a whole new level ofluxury, with a glass of Champagne or Proseccoor even a cocktail, making this the perfect choicefor celebrating a birthday or special occasion. AnAfternoon Tea for Two makes the perfect gift foralmost anybody, so start planning who to treat. 5

Grafters Ironworks GymTel: 01709 577730Text: 07933 074501www.graftersironworksgym.co.ukInfo@graftersironworksgym.co.uk With over 5000ft² of ground floor gym zone, fully loaded with the latest technology, Grafters Ironworks Gym is definitely worth a visit. The Gym is a family run, independently owned business developed by Andrew and Mandy Meanley, who have a keen career interest in health and fitness. Unlike commercial gyms that specialise only in cardio, with just one lateral pull-down machine they chose an open plan area and divided this into specific training sections, with Leg, Back, Abs, Chest and Cardio areas. The gym caters for all types of athletes, including the competitive lifter, with access to over 4,500Ibs in plate weights alone, specialist bars, super heavy dumbbells, and many more pieces of other Olympic standard pro equipment.6

The Gymnasium benefits from air conditioning So why else should you train here?and its basement location. During the summer • A clean friendly environmentit is very cool and during the winter months the • Great value for moneytemperature is warm, unlike some factory unit • Long opening hoursbased gyms. • The latest gym technology • Cardio dedicated areaA recent update and refurbishment included • Personal training servicesluxury Male and Female changing rooms, • Free training adviceshowers and secure lockers, showing continuous • Free nutritional adviceinvestment and improvement of the facilities. • Disabled access and facilities • Lounge area with TV • Baby change facility • No joining fees OPENING TIMES MONDAY - 06.00 AM TIL 9.00 PM TUESDAY - 06.00 AM TIL 9.00 PM WEDNESDAY - 06.00 AM TIL 9.00 PM THURSDAY - 06.00 AM TIL 9.00 PM FRIDAY – 06.00 AM TIL 7.00 PM SATURDAY - 06.00 AM TIL 4.00 PM SUNDAY - 09.00 AM TIL 12.00 NOONThere is a fully stocked trade-priced supplement Access to the gym out of listed opening hours iscounter, including protein and energy drinks, with available to members on application, which meansstaff on hand for guidance “at no extra charge”. you can train any time you want to...Qualified staff are always available to help with Grafters Ironworks Gym is always open Banktraining and nutritional advise, again “at no Holidays, including Christmas Eve, Boxing Day andextra charge”, and the patrons of the gym will New Year’s, and offer extended opening hours toalways help you with your training as the gym key holders on application.is frequented by many well established bodybuilders, personal trainers, world champion goldmedal athletes, and British and world boxingchampions.Grafters Ironworks Gym is located at the 7imposing and historic Empress Building, withan unrivalled demographic reach located in theheart of Mexborough town centre, within easyreach of Swinton, Conisborough, Wath, Rawmash,Denaby, Manvers and close to many other parts ofRotherham and Doncaster.

Empress Rooms White Collar BoxingIn aid of Dearne Valley Personal Developement CentreTo apply visit www,empressbuilding.co.ukEmpress Rooms White Collar Boxing event is a Boxing Trainersunique opportunity for individuals with no boxingbackground to experience the wonderful sporting John Jo Irwinworld of boxing in a safe, professional and Former British and commonwealth featherweightresponsible environment, raise funds for charity champion both as an amateur and professional,and get in the best shape of your life fast! along with being the first and only Doncaster boxer to win the Lonsdale belt outright, John JoAll boxers receive 8 weeks training with was also the WBO junior world title holder.professional British and World Boxing championswhich is included in the package. The group Jason Cunninghamtraining sessions or held in a professional boxing Two weight commonwealth boxing championgymnasium within the Empress Building. Theboxing pro’s will help to build your strength, Both professional athletes will provide anfitness and stamina to ensure you get the most 8-week fast track training programme along without of your ERWCB experience. nutritional advice.This experience will change your life, so by fitting A guaranteed experience you will never forget andin additional training and making sure you fuel a talking point of interest and memorabilia to keepyour body with the right sort of nutrition, you will forever.be better prepared, and you will see developmentand improvement in your overall health, fitnessand well-being.8

Micky’s Athletic Boxing ClubCall or Text 07870 897304Email: info@mickysathleticboxingclub.co.ukwww.mickysathleticboxingclub.co.ukMicky’s Athletic Boxing Club was founded by Sponsorship OpportunitiesMickey Wale in 1995 and trains all levels of boxers, Micky’s Athletic Boxing Club has opportunitiesfrom novice to professional open class fighters in for sponsors. The benefits to sponsors can bea pleasant family environment. With 36 Yorkshire lucrative in brand exposure, and you never know,champions, 22 north east regional champions, 6 one of these kids may become the next worldnational finalists, 4 national champions and many champion, and he or she will be wearing yourEngland internationals under their belt, the club is logo and mission statement. If you are a businessnationally recognised for training talent. looking to put something back in to the local community and provide sponsorship then pleaseOPENING TIMES get in touch!MONDAY 5:30PM - 8:00PMWEDNESDAY 5:30PM - 8:00PMFRIDAY 5:30PM - 8:00PM 9

Dearne Valley Personal Development CentreTelephone: 01709 591731Text: 07855 545124Email: [email protected] The Dearne Valley PDC is a non-profit registered Charity which offer an alternative education experience for young people who have found themselves disengaged from mainstream schools and colleges. It is their belief that there are many young people who have very little sense of their own worth. Conventional education does not always fulfil their discrete learning and behavioural needs so an alternative must be offered. At Dearne Valley PDC, their project aims to combat these issues by offering shorter more devoted working days, which emphasis on physical activities that will help to deal with anger, aggression, health, team building, cooperation, development of social skills, and a respect for others. The Dearne Valley PDC believes in offering our young people real skills and qualifications. All tutors are extremely experienced in their own field. They have worked as teachers, lectures and within social services. They are passionate about their work and determined to help the young people back on track. The project is headed by John Irwin, and for the last five years John has been working with a range of young people. He has a natural ability to connect with some of the most challenging youngsters. His rise to success winning a gold medal in the Common Wealth Games and10 becoming British Champion as a professional

boxer has provided him with a wealth of Can you add value to this project?knowledge and experience to pass on to youngpeople. John has worked in the construction If you like the sound of this project andindustry since leaving school and is a qualified think you’ve got what it takes to be ajoiner who since becoming involved in education, volunteer, or you just have a great story tohas achieved a certificate in teaching. John uses tell which would inspire others, then pleasehis keen sense of humour and a ‘small steps’ get in touch.approach to building trusting relationships withthe young people in his care. OPENING TIMES / OFFICE HOURS OFFICE 9.30AM – 3.00PMSponsorship Opportunities MON – FRI SESSIONS - 10:00AM - 2:00PMThe Dearne Valley PDC has opportunities forsponsors to join this great project. If you are abusiness looking to give something back to thecommunity, and want to sponsor a good causethen please get in touch! 11

The Personal Training RoomText: 07895735257Email: sue@thepersonaltrainingroom.co.ukwww.thepersonaltrainingroom.co.uk Personal Trainer and owner Sue Tudor asks you these qualifying questions below. • Are you one of a huge percentage of people who signed up to the gym in January and only revisited a handful of times? • Do you feel bored and uninspired when in the gym? • Do you turn up to the gym regularly but don’t actually perform? Do you feel conscious or shy about going in the gym? • Do you need the motivation of a personal trainer but can’t afford the luxury of £35 to £50 per hour fees? • Are you a mum who needs a quick effective workout before you collect the kids from school or nursery? • And outdoor bootcamps not your thing? If so the Personal Training Room is for you! The Personal Training Room offers the luxury of personal training within a monthly membership package, no extra cost for Personal Training. Yes, you read that right, PERSONAL TRAINING AT NO EXTRA COST! You pay a regular monthly fee and your Personal Training circuit is set with a fixed amount of sessions per week. You can be content in the knowledge that you will meet your goals with a quick effective workout that will never be replicated, in an environment12

using functional and stimulating equipment. The Why not train with a friend or two, or evenequipment and systems we use are refreshingly three or four?simple yet surprisingly effective, providing fast Group Personal Training is available so you canresults in fitness, stamina, shape and weight split the cost with friends. Group Training is paya-loss. The Personal Training room’s goal is to make ble per session. Ask us more about this upon yourpersonal training affordable. visit, our advice and consultation are free and we will also personal train you for free on your firstGetting Started visit, so what are you waiting for?The first step is to book an appointment for a Call now!consultation to discuss what you’d like to achieveby training. OPENING TIMES MONDAY 06:30 AM – 8:00PMSet goals - what would you like to achieve? TUESDAY 06:30 AM – 8:00PM• Starting out for the first time and need to lose WEDNESDAY 06:30 AM – 8:00PMweight. THURSDAY 06:30 AM – 8:00PM• You work in an office sat down all day and really FRIDAY 06:30 AM – 8:00PMneed to exercise. SATURDAY 09:00 AM –12NOON• Getting back into shape from pregnancy SUNDAY- DAY OFF• Changing habits for a healthy lifestyle• Getting in shape for an event such as yourwedding?• Need to improve your stamina and strength inother sports.• You are really bored with the gym and want to trysomething different.They may also have a chat about your currentexercise routine, what you’ve done inthe past, any injuries you might have experienced,whether you’re looking to change your lifestyle ormind-set towards exercise.Not your typical gym membershipAt the Personal Training Room, you pay a set feeevery four weeks and get a fixednumber of Personal Training (1-2-1) sessions. Thesessions will be scheduled at a time to suit you -so you can work around your commitments suchas work, home life and the kids! Every workout isunique and tailored to your goals and abilities –you’ll never get bored!You’ll have access to a personal trainer 100% ofthe time. 13

Active Sports TherapyEmail: [email protected]: 07923085455Based in The Personal Training RoomI am Cheryl, a level 4 fully qualified and insured Benefits:Sports Massage Therapist. Originally training as atherapist 8 years ago covering a broad spectrum * Relieve muscle soreness (DOMS)of treatments from Aromatherapy to Swedish * Increase muscle flexibilitymassage I decided to take it further by specialising * Increase joint range of movementin Sports Therapy. I treat sporting injuries and * Improve blood circulation and lymphatic drainailments, as well as providing holistic treatments * Remove metabolic waste and toxins from tissuessuch as Indian head massage, Hot Stone Therapy * Improve sleep and recovery rateand Taping to help support injuries. Massage has * Reduce pain signals sent to the brainhuge health benefits both physically and mentally, * Relieve stress by relaxing the nerous systemeverybody can benefit from Sports Therapy, it * Improve oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissuesis not only for elite athletes. A huge proportion * Support and enhance the immune systemof people live with pain, discomfort or reduced * Breakdown fibrous scar tissue and adhesionsmovement that could be easily treated and fixed. * Promote the soft tissue healing process * Reduce risk of injuryI work closely with a Partially Disabled RugbyLeague team treating their pre-existing niggles andhelping them to be match fit but I also work in apreventative capacity with other clients treatinganything from a stiff back from hours hunchedover a desk at work, to working to improveposture and comfort after a debilitating, seriousinjury.M​ y approach is concise, straightforwardand hands on and my advice is practical as Iunderstand the difficulties of fitting treatment intoa busy working life full of obligations.14

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