AN open day is being held to mark the expansion of a Knutsford Pilates business and raise funds for a mental health charity.

Fit4Llife Pilates and Fitness Studio is celebrating the opening of their second studio at Gilbert House in Parkgate.

This family run business will be showcasing a selection of specialist Pilates based classes on Saturday, October 19, from 10am to 4pm.

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All proceeds will be donated to Knutsford-based Stable Minds, a charity supported by town Mayor Cllr Colin Banks, who will be attending the event with his wife, Christine.

This non-for-profit organisation offers counselling and support groups.

Fit4life was founded 14 years ago by Linda Marshall and has a team of six highly qualified Pilates instructors, including her daughter Amy Harvey.

Linda said: “Alongside our current offering of 28 Clinical Pilates matwork classes, we are now able to deliver various specialist dedicated small group classes too.

“These will include classes such as Pilates for back care and pelvic floor health, and for strong bones, trim and tone fitness, Barre Pilates and Ski Fit Pilates.

“The challenge we’ve faced recently is that all our regular classes are at capacity.”

“This leaves very little timetable space for offering extra classes at favourable times such as mornings and evenings.

“It’s a really exciting time for me and the instructor team.

“Everyone is looking forward to our new studio open day.”

Home baked cakes and refreshments will be available throughout the day.

A raffle will offer a range of prizes donated by local retailers and restaurants including Pulse of Perfumery, Pastiche, Morgan Edwards, Knutsford Olde Sweet Shop and Knutsford Squash Club.

Linda added: “We couldn’t think of a better way to launch the opening of our new studio than to fundraise for Knutsford’s mental health hub Stable Minds.

“So please join us to celebrate 14 years of Fit4life and raise funds for this fantastic charitable local organisation.”

A voluntary donation of £10 is requested to join a taster Pilates session on Saturday.

All proceeds will go to Stable Minds as the instructors are giving their time for free.

To book email info@fit4lifeknutsford.com or message Linda on 07812 525776.