Sir Richard Branson has pulled out of the opening of Thundersley's £10million Virgin Active centre.

The complex is getting the last finishing touches today and will open its doors to the public on Sunday.

The sports centre in The Chase, Thundersley, boasts a 25-metre pool, a gym, two studios for exercise classes, spa room, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and cafe bar.

It was hoped Sir Richard Branson would open the centre, which occupies a 45,000 sq ft site, but he is in Australia on business.

Published Friday January 30, 2004

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