CLERGYMEN KEEPING FIT

Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32715, 18 September 1971, Page 14

CLERGYMEN KEEPING FIT

A clergymen’s keepfit class introduced by the Y.M.C.A. three months ago is proving , most popular. Each Monday at 8.30 a.m. between 15 and 30 clergymen, representing nearly all denominations, gather at the Y.M.C.A.’s • gymnasium in Hereford Street and un- , der the direction of the physical director (Mr A J. ; Holt) take part in a speci-ally-designed programme. It includes jogging,, calisthenics, indoor basketball and a period of free time ; in which to engage ' in ' squash, badminton at any of the other sports activi v I ties available. s i Then follows a sduna i bath or soak in the thermal pool. The programme con- ■

eludes with the clergymen joining the staff for morning tea. Mr Holt said the class provided a form of regular sport for clergymen, who because of their calling were not always free to participate in organised games. “It also enables clergymen of different religions to get together and, most important of all, they seem to thoroughly enjoy coming,” he said. The photograph shows four members of this week’s class preparing to do push-ups. From left are the Rev. D. M. Steedman (Presbyterian), the Rev. W. S. Dawson (Methodist), the Rev. A. H. McLeod (Baptist) mid Father W. G. J. Middleton (Roman Catholic). /