Existing customers of Brandon Leisure Centre will be the first to see the new facilities as they are invited to special 'pre-opening Open Days' just before they open to the general public on 9 December and Anglia Community Leisure is now revealing details of exciting pre-opening offers.

Work began on the £500,000 major renovation project at Brandon Leisure Centre in September and is now nearing completion. Funded by Forest Heath District Council, the new facilities include a cutting edge 50 station fitness studio using the latest Technogym equipment as well as a multi activity studio which can accommodate an extensive group exercise programme and also cater for functions and events.

Squash court 1 has been refurbished, whilst the spinning facility has been converted as a functional training room. Reception is now open plan and, together with the fully refurbished changing facilities, provides improved accessibility for families and those with disabilities. The all new Montage Café Bar will be open daily for teas, coffees, light snacks as well a licensed bar service.

To celebrate the launch of the new facilities, Anglia Community Leisure has a range of pre opening offers available until 8 December:

* Sign up for an Annual Membership and get 3 months FREE!

(Offer limited to the first 200 Annual Memberships)* Sign up for a monthly Direct Debit and get a payment holiday in January 2012.

* Refer a Friend and get 1 month FREE (There is no limit to the number of referrals you can submit!)* Everyone that registers for one of the pre-opening offers will be entitled to a new 'Induction' and Wellness Key FREE of charge.

The Leisure Centre closed from Wednesday 30th November to Sunday 4 December inclusive for the finishing touches to be put in place. It then opened to existing customers from 5 December will open to all new customers from Friday 9 December. The centre opening hours have been extended with 7am opening during the week and 8am at the weekends. All facilities and activity programmes will be fully available from Monday 12 December.

Reporters and photographers are invited to a preview on Monday 28 November at 2pm with an opportunity to view and try the new fitness equipment!

Richard Balfe, Chairman of Anglia Community Leisure, says: "The work has gone well and is running on time and ready for Christmas. This is just what the people of Brandon need - and what we have promised them. We are looking forward to the official opening and seeing the new facilities put to use."

Tony Bass, Chief Executive of Anglia Community Leisure, says: "Thanks to Forest Heath District Council, this significant investment into the facility will enable the Brandon community to access an extensive range of health and fitness activities right on their doorstep. We are excited about opening and are inviting everyone to 'See the difference in us....Feel the difference in you'!"

Councillor Nigel Roman, Community Services Chairman at Forest Heath District Council, says: "We are delighted to be able to offer the latest up-to-date leisure facilities to the people in and around Brandon. Hopefully everyone will take part and make the best use of our investment."

Photograph: Tony Bass, Chief Exec of ACL, with Simon Phelan, Head of Community Services, and Ian Shipp, Cultural Services Manager, from Forest Heath District Council.