Founded in 1999 by local man Jim Hughes, Orbiston Boxing Club was set up as a way to keep young people off the streets and give them an interest to not only help them focus on but to keep them fit and healthy at the same time.

Now 11 years later with over 60 members, Orbiston Boxing Club has grown to be one of the biggest and most successful clubs in the area.

The club gives people of all ages the opportunity to learn boxing at their own pace or helps them to simply keep fit. With both men and woman welcome, not only is it a fun and exciting way to keep in shape, but should you wish to progress further and take part in organised matches then you will be personally coached and supported in order to do so, everyone learns at their own pace and will have circuit training specifically tailored to you to suit your own fitness level.

As the Club is a registered charity, events are often organized to raise funds for the club and also to maintain the equipment etc, costs are just £1.50 for kids (aged 8 years and upwards) and just £2 for seniors.

With the Western District Championships due to kick off in a few weeks time, many of the boxers at the club will be competing in the event.

So for keep fit with a difference or if you would be interested to hear more about Orbistion Boxing Club, then why not go along on either a Monday, Thursday or Friday at 6.30pm and join in the fun or for more information then please call Jim Hughes on 07531 271652.

Keep fit and healthy with Orbiston Boxing Club, your local keep fit and boxing centre in Bellshill.