A STATE-of-the-art fitness suite costing £180,000 is set to be opening at Arrow Vale Sports Centre.

The new suite, funded by Competition Line UK Ltd in partnership with Redditch Council's cultural services department, has replaced the existing suite at the centre.

It includes cardiovascular and resistance equipment, a four-screen cardio TV theatre showing MTV and Sky Sports and a comprehensive air conditioning system.

Residents are invited to attend an open weekend at the Green Sward Lane sports centre on Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7.

There will be a bouncy castle for children, health and fitness checks, circuit training sessions and entry into a raffle to win a year's free membership to the gym.