End Of An Era

Published: Fri, 05/18/18

The Time Is Right

So...this is what I moved into all those years ago...and you all know very well what we have built together since - a community where people have met, made friends, laughed and cried.

This is one of the hardest emails I have ever had to write so please take a deep breath and i hope you are sitting down.

First of all, can I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for your support in keeping Underground as popular as it is for the last ….however many years it is you have been a member.

It is with much sadness that I have decided to close the doors at the end of June after much soul searching and realising that, since the death of Mum, it just isn’t serving me any more. There is more to life than opening the doors of Underground at 8 every morning.
This has not come easily and I am sure you will understand how tough it has been over the last few months.

I have tried to do some scouting for you to give you, at least, an option of where to go next as I do feel responsible for your next step. I don't want to be meeting you in Tescos and getting the blame for you being a fat blobby unable to reach the bottom shelf!

Other Options

All of the team teach at other places as well as having their own websites etc so if you want to follow your favourite Pilates instructor or Yoga instructor then their details are below.

Zoe Marciniak www.life-yoga.co.uk 07912257899

Lizzy Davison www.wildhorizen.com 07792735787

Georgina Ramos www.move-free.co.uk 07805492341

Julie isn't teaching anywhere at the moment but I am sure she will be setting up a couple of mornings so please let me know if you want her details and I will forward the requests onto her.

Other Pilates I places I can recommend are below.

Tracey Wilson, who left me to open her own place TJW Pilates at Bradway

Katie Bell Physiotherapy across the road Katie Bell Pilates Timetable

Jeni Ferguson at Sheffield Pilates

I have also looked at a few local gyms for you too. Did you know The Kenwood hotel has a small gym membership and there are also Pilates and Yoga classes there? No, neither did I.

membership is £40 per month which includes classes and pool use.

Kenwood Hotel

The Hilton (what used to be The Moathouse) has a gym similar in size to Underground and the price is about the same.

Hilton Double Tree

Abbeydale Racquets Club - small and had a recent refurbishment. It is very friendly and there is always someone on site to chat to or ask for help.

Abbeydale Racquets

Hallamshire Tennis Club - I have never been here but i know a couple of the Ladyzone ladies went here when that closed. I know it is small with up to date equipment. Might be worth a look.

Hallamshire Tennis Club

And last but not least Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre. This is a new build and where I will probably become a member. Not too big and great new studios for classes (which I will be participating in, not teaching). There is a joining fee of £25 but keep your eye on the web site as there are offers regularly that either have no joining fee or cancel it our by giving you a free month.

Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre

Payments

All your payments have been sorted and altered for the last month of business which will be June. If you pay on the 1st of the month then your payment will stay the same. Payments after that have been altered accordingly to take into account the closure. Don't worry, I am not going bust on you. The finances of the business are fine. i just don't want the constraints and the responsibility any more.

Finally

Obviously Underground has been my second home for over 7 years. I would have like to tell you all personally, one by one as you know many of you have become like family to me and because of that I sincerely hope you will be sad but understanding of this very difficult decision for me. I will be able to concentrate on my holistic mindset coaching full steam ahead and helping more people in the way i do best...messing with their head ha ha ha.

Please don't quit before the end of June...I still have bills to pay; but I am hoping that by giving you this time and the information I can help you find somewhere else for 1st July so you don't get chance to get lazy and out of the habit.

You know where I am if you want to ask anything else and actually...I am not leaving the country so will always be here for you anyway.

Love to you all - stay being lovely.

Love Georgia xx