Covid: Gymfinity Kids Colchester announces it will not reopen

Gymfinity Kids, which has a site in Colchester on the Severalls Industrial Estate, has announced it will not be reopening the Crown Gate premises after lockdown.

The new was announced in an email to parents, which has been seen by the Gazette.

It said: "It is with regret that we inform you we will not be reopening our Gymfinity Kids club in Colchester.

"This has been a difficult decision to make and not one that has been taken lightly.

"As you know, Covid-19 has impacted many people and businesses and we are no different.

"Sadly the situation forced us to re-evaluate our position and unfortunately lockdown has had the greatest impact on our Colchester club."

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Gymfinity Kids Colchester, which provided gymnastics and ninja classes for babies, kids and parents, was set to reopen on April 12.

The email added: "We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our families for your continued support and patience during this difficult time, especially those who have been with us since the beginning.

"We have had many tributes and comments on our social media channels and would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your kind words.

"Your membership will automatically be cancelled and if you paid your monthly fee in December you will receive a pro-rata refund.

"We wish you all the very best for the future."

Gymfinity Kids have been contacted for comment.

The firm has other locations in Reading, Farnborough, Miton Keynes, Cambridge, Maidstone and Wandsworth.