TWO fitness clubs have pledged to support a hospice.

Members of the Lifestyle Fitness Centres, in Derwentside, are starting to raise funds for Willow Burn Hospice, in Lanchester. They work out at The Louisa Centre in Stanley and Belle Vue Leisure Centre in Consett.

To launch the fundraising, the fitness centres have planned an open weekend on September 15 and 16.

They will offer visitors free viewings of the facilities and taster classes for a donation, which will be given to the hospice.