Active Northumberland centres offer hot showers to those without power
They can also access changing facilities and have the opportunity to get a hot drink in centres with café facilities, and charge up mobile phones, during opening hours.
Active Northumberland chief executive Mark Warnes said: “We know this is an incredibly hard time for many local residents who have been without power, heat or telephone reception since Friday night.
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Hide Ad“There are a number of rest centres operating around the county and we too are opening our doors to anyone who wishes to warm up and freshen up.
“Just make yourself known to a member of our reception staff who will help you access these facilities.”
Information for the centres:
Ashington Leisure Centre, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, NE63 9JY – Monday to Thursday 7am to 10pm, Friday 7am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm.
Alnwick, Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre, Willowburn Avenue, NE66 2JH – Monday to Friday 6.15am to 9pm, Saturday 7.15am to 5.15pm, Sunday 8am to 5pm.
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Hide AdBerwick, The Swan Centre, Northumberland Road, Tweedmouth, TD15 2AS – Monday to Friday 6.15am to 9.15pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 5.40pm.
Blyth Sports Centre, Bolam Park, NE24 5BT – Monday to Friday 6.15am to 10pm, Saturday 7am to 5pm, Sunday 7am to 10pm.
Cramlington, Concordia Leisure Centre, Manor Walks Shopping Centre, NE23 6YB – Monday to Friday 6.15am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 8.15am to 6pm.
Hexham, Wentworth Leisure Centre, Wentworth Place, NE46 3PD – Monday to Friday 6.30am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm.
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Hide AdMorpeth, Riverside Leisure Centre, Newmarket, Morpeth, NE61 1PR – Monday to Thursday 6.40am to 9.30pm, Friday 6.40am to 8.15pm, Saturday 7.45am to 4.15pm, Sunday 7.45am to 5.15pm.
Ponteland Sport and Leisure Centre, Callerton Lane, NE20 9EG – Monday to Friday 6am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 7am to 5pm.
Prudhoe Waterworld, Front Street, Prudhoe, NE42 5DQ – Monday to Friday 7am to 9.45 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm.
Rothbury (Rothbury Pool and Gym), Silverton Lane, NE66 7RJ – Monday 9am to 1pm, Tuesday 4pm to 8pm, Wednesday 9am to 1pm, Thursday 4pm to 8pm, Friday closed, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 1pm.