A TOP name in the competitive world of pole fitness gave a series of masterclasses in Colchester.

Rebecca Butcher spent the afternoon in the town as part of a European tour.

The event was organised by Pink Ladies Pole Fitness boss Gemma Dear.

The group runs classes at LA Fitness in Clarendon Way.

Throughout the afternoon, Rebecca, who has numerous competition titles under her belt, led three masterclasses for varying degrees of catering for varying degrees of skill.

Mother-of-two Gemma combines her pole fitness business with working as a carer.

She decided to train as an instructor after taking up the pastime in a bid to get trim after having her son and daughter.

Gemma said about 20 people took up the opportunity of the masterclasses with Rebecca, who comes from Utah, USA.

Gemma said: “We had a brilliant afternoon.

“Rebecca taught us a lot of the moves she does in competitions.

“It has been a lot of fun. I am so glad we invited her.

“She has said she is going to come back in September.

“We are really pleased about that.”