I WAS absolutely devastated when I heard the news that the Deerness Gymnastics and Leisure Centre of Excellence was threatened with closure.
It is home to one of the most successful gymnastics clubs in the world, which has produced more than 60 world and European champions and currently has more than 20 gymnasts in the Great Britain squad.
I have every confidence the Labour-controlled council will see sense and reverse this decision.
How can they not support such an important sporting example of world class success?
Alderman Phil Stoddart, Ushaw Moor.
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