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I just joined Bannatyne's Gym

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NinjaExodus · 09/09/2021 22:52

Duncan Bannatyne is sticking up for women on Twitter. I was a member of my local Bannatyne's 10+ years ago and was looking for a gym to join since mine closed down.

Bannatyne's was the obvious choice as it offers genuine single sex changing areas, as a bonus it's bloody lovely and VERY reasonably priced too.

100% recommend.

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KittenKong · 09/09/2021 23:46

One in westminster? Goes off to check website...

AnnaSW1 · 09/09/2021 23:43

I used to be a member of the Westminster one. Great changing rooms well before it's time!

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NinjaExodus · 09/09/2021 23:35

He's tweeting some good stuff twitter.com/DuncanBannatyne/status/1436061518119018498

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KittenKong · 09/09/2021 23:32

I have to say - I always liked him on dragons den. He reminds me of the no-nonsense, bit gruff Glaswegian fella who knows his own mind and won’t be bullies. Definitely ‘a type’ of Glaswegian man (although the way it’s going in Scotland right now, I have no idea where they’ve all gone)

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NinjaExodus · 09/09/2021 23:26

@KittenKong

Bless ‘im. I’m sure he said on Twitter that he had just had a minor op didn’t he?
Yes, he did.

And he also said "We must all support women’s rights"

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KittenKong · 09/09/2021 23:23

Bless ‘im. I’m sure he said on Twitter that he had just had a minor op didn’t he?

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NinjaExodus · 09/09/2021 23:17

@SunshineThelma

Well timed! Probably outing af in terms of location, but my Virgin active has just this week become a Bannatynes. Levelling up!
Congratulations! Enjoy the satisfying feeling of knowing you won't be called a bigot if someone flops their penis out in front of you in the changing area.
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SunshineThelma · 09/09/2021 23:13

Well timed! Probably outing af in terms of location, but my Virgin active has just this week become a Bannatynes. Levelling up!

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NinjaExodus · 09/09/2021 23:08

@RufustheBadgeringReindeer

£41 a month for South East

Thats very good…

It is, it's a great price. Really well equipped, massive, well eqipped and modern changing rooms (not a peni in sight), sauna, steam room, cafe, lovely pool, large studio for group classes and a smaller studio for spin. Mahoosive and very air conditioned main gym with tons of cardio equipment and weights. Cheaper than loads of shitter gyms in the area. I'm all in.
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RufustheBadgeringReindeer · 09/09/2021 23:06

£41 a month for South East

Thats very good…

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NinjaExodus · 09/09/2021 22:58

He seems to be getting some pushback on Twitter right now for retweeting Glinner and others, but agree it's noticeable that there are no protests outside of his gyms.

Anyway, I really like my Bannatyne's gym, lovely pool area, loungers, discounts in the spa, large gym, huge array of classes including lots of strength classes which I need as I'm a strength training avoider.

The reception staff are really friendly and welcoming and all of the instructors I've met so far have been amazing and also very friendly.

£41 a month for South East.

It's great.

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NiceGerbil · 09/09/2021 22:55

I wonder what would happen irl if there was a challenge.

In fact have there been trans people coming in to challenge?

In other things that said female stuff for female there's usually been massive pushback.

I remember DB tweet there was very little.

Where's the protests etc?

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NinjaExodus · 09/09/2021 22:55

Shame. I'm sure there will be other MNers who live near one though Smile

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NiceGerbil · 09/09/2021 22:53

None near me

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