I attend a local pre school gymnastics session once a week. It is a great facility run by the lcoal council where toddlers have access to the gymnastics gymnasium and can use the equipment (within reason!). It is a brand new facility so is aiming to attract the local community.
When is was set up it was £1 for the hour session for everyone who would use the equipment which meant £1 for me as well as DS1 as he obviously wanted me to play with him. No problem there.
Recently the price has gone up to £1.50, again no real complaints. However, this week I was advised that I would have to pay for DS2 (4 months) and that charge applies to ALL babies even those only weeks old! The reason is that parents can put them on the soft mats which counts as using the facilities! There is no dedicated baby area and its not that safe for them as the toddlers love running around.
I queried a possible cut off for charging and was told bascially they do not trust customers to tell the truth about children's ages (there have been some spillages and other abuse of equipment).
Therefore it will cost £4.50 for me and the two DSs to attend a one hour session every week. Surely this is not going to enourage community engagement and therefore tackle obesity etc.
Am I just on my high horse about this and just pay the fee? I am minded to complain to a higher level so want to know I won't look like a loon!
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jumpingym · 11/08/2009 14:25
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