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wearing more layers will not keep you dry but wearing the right layers will. So if you don't want to retreat to the treadmill, his is everything you need to know about staying cool and dry in the rain.Get 10% off with student discount Salter Lattice Pedal BinRefuse to let the rubbish take over Wooden Kitchen Storage TrolleyKeep everything handy in the kitchen Salter Pan For Life WokStir fry whenever you're ready The Spring Sunshine is Here! With the sunshine starting, now's the time to crack on with the spring cleaning and here at tofs we've all the big brand cleaning products you'll needLondon Finchley Map & Directions+44 8444770005Email the gymday passesOverviewTimetablePersonal trainersWhat's inside?Welcome to London FinchleyGive your fitness and finances a helping hand at our great-value gym in Finchley where everyone and every body is welcome. View our gyms in London: Gyms in LondonLOW-COST GYM MEMBERSHIP IN NORTH LONDON It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to exercise, a gym regular or as fit as a fiddle because we have something for all fitness levels and speeds.
We’re not just a cheap gym, we have packed all of our 150+ clubs with hundreds of the latest pieces of equipment and also have lots of free fitness classes to keep your motivation high. And because our memberships are contract-free you won’t need to worry about your finances. PACKED WITH THE LATEST EQUIPMENT We’ve transformed the old LA fitness gym on East End Road so that it contains more than 220 pieces of top-quality equipment, including fantastic indoor bikes equipped with computerised monitors to provide you with feedback, just like on our treadmills, cross trainers, rowers and steppers. For a great all-round work-out head for the free weights area which will not only help with your strength and conditioning but also ensure you burn off calories after you have left the gym. WE’RE TOP OF THE CLASS AT PUREGYM At PureGym we like to ensure you spice up your exercise with plenty of variety to keep you focused and motivated, which is why we have more than 50 free fitness classes available every week, all run by qualified instructors.
If you like exercise to be fast and furious, our fat burn and circuits classes are perfect. Like to bust a groove with great tunes ringing round your ears? Book a zumba or aerobics class and get those dancing feet moving. For those looking for something slower, try our yoga and stretch classes for a relaxing experience. Check out the timetable tab to find something to fit you. BECOME OUR LATEST MEMBER ONLINEWe thought you might be! It’s easy becoming a PureGym member because it’s all done online. There isn’t any messing about with forms, simply click on ‘Join Now’ on the homepage, fill out your details and away you go! We’ll then send you a unique PIN number which you use to gain access to the gym. Once you’re on board you can book a free induction with a team member who will show you how the equipment works and advise you on the best form of exercise for you. But if you prefer to try us out first, book a day pass online and put us to the test. How to find usOur postcode is N3 2TA and there’s free onsite parking for approximately 70 cars.
We’re a fifteen-minute walk away from Finchley Central train station. From the station, turn left onto Station Road, then take a right onto Wootton Grove. Turn left onto Lichfield Grove, then right on Manor View, left onto East End Road and you’ll see the club on the left. Alternatively, bus numbers 143, 611, 643, 653 and N20 will drop you off outside the club and there are bike racks outside too if you fancy warming up with a bike ride. A dedicated members area on our website with online training and nutrition guidesChanging rooms with showers and lockersDumbbells upto 50KGFantastic offers and discounts available to print out from our members areaFree initial exercise inductionFree Wi-FiFully air conditioned for your comfortNEW plate loaded kitNo contractOver 220 pieces of state-of-the-art equipment, in a clean, comfortable, safe, friendly and spacious settlingPersonal trainers availableOpening HoursMonday - Friday 6.30am - 11.00pmSaturday - Sunday (and Bank Holidays) 8.00am - 10.00pmThe teamEmail meEmail me
224 West End Lane, London, NW6 1UUBest for shabby chicThere's plenty of granny cast-offs to root through here - and believe us, you'll need to root. Apparel and bric-a-brac are in plentiful supply, and while reasonably organised, the stock is not as ruthlessly edited as that of more commercial-minded charity shops. 414 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AYBest for designer bargainsA vast and lively charity shop with an exciting, unpredictable mix of clothes and accessories, stocking all kinds of high-street brands with designer bargains going for no more than £50. 184 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BWBest for accessoriesThis clean (it reeks of Mr Sheen) and brightly lit branch sells a good selection of high-street and mid-range brands at very good prices. The shoes and jeans are well worth a look here. They're all sold alongside a range of new, cheaply priced accessories, including necklaces, earrings and hairbands from at little as £2. British Heart Foundation Furniture and Electrical
36-38 Acre Lane, London, SW2 5SPBest for sofasThis expansive store situated just off the heady eclectic thoroughfare in Brixton has everything you need to make a house a home, whether you're looking for a cheap TV from £15, a fridge from £30 or a three-piece-suite from £100. On our visit, there were plenty of artily distressed pine goods in good condition starting from £99 for a TV unit. 22-24 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0QPBest for conservative clothingLocated a few minutes' walk from Victoria station in a salubrious street, this branch of the British Red Cross - always stuffed with expensive labels - has a comically conservative vibe. British Red Cross Chelsea 69-71 Old Church Street, London, SW3 5BSBest for workwearThis expansive store is arguably Chelsea's most popular and well-known charity shop. It shares a street with the only Manolo Blahnik outpost in London and it's where Chelsea residents like to off-load last season's wardrobe. The store suitably bills itself as a designer charity shop, packing its rails with pieces by Vivienne Westwood, Jaeger, Max Mara, and the like.
Marylebone High Street, London, W1U 4PQBest for vintageOne street back from the chain stores and bustle of Oxford Street is this two-floor thrifty oasis of calm. On our last visit we found a red-and-navy wool military jacket, rails of men's suits around and a great pair of 1970s silver platforms. It's a favourite with students from the nearby London College of Fashion and employees from Vogue, so if you want to bag the designer bargains, you'll need to visit regularly. Churton Street, London, SW1V 2LYBest for jeansWith its Shirley Bassey soundtrack and dedicated gay section, this charmingly eccentric charity shop was coined 'the Harvey Nichols of charity shops', by comedian and regular shopper Alan Carr. Happily, the prices are somewhat more purse-friendly than the Knightsbridge department store. 40 Tachbrook Street, London, SW1V 2JSBest for childrenswearPimlico, a real destination for charity shops, is home to three Fara stores - including Retromania - and they're close enough to do all of them in one sweep.