FITNESS instructors went through some crowd-stopping routines to promote a series of free open days.

The five instructors, from Durham City Council's leisure centres, performed for passers-by at Durham's Millennium Square, on Saturday.

They were promoting free open days at all five centres - Abbey, Coxhoe, Deerness, Meadowfield, and Sherburn, taking place on Saturday.

Local people will be able to try out taster sessions, ranging from aerobics to Indian head massage.

Kay Smith, manager of Sherburn Leisure Centre, said: "This is a great way to find out what's right on your doorstep and what a welcome you'll get at your local leisure centre. I promise you'll have a really enjoyable time."

For details, contact the Abbey centre on 0191-383 1199; Coxhoe on 0191-377 2288; Deerness on 0191-373 2324; Meadowfield on 0191-378 9888; or Sherburn on 0191-372 1121