PICTURES: Aqua aerobics class baking a difference for Maggie's at Inverness gym
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Members of an aquatic aerobics class traded their swimsuits for aprons on Friday, laying on an "incredible" spread of baking at Everlast Gym in Inverness.
Everlast Aquafit raised over £375 from the sale of cakes and other items in a bid to raise funds for Maggie's Highland.
One member, Ann Irvine, also took on a swimming challenge to raise funds for Maggie’s Highland, generating a further £300.
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Ms Irvine said: "We wanted to raise the profile of the gym and pool as it is an important part of our lives. Not only for the exercise but a huge part is for our mental health and the social aspect of the facility. We have held similar events in the past to raise money for various charities.
"We wanted to highlight that it’s still very much open and new members can join on a month to month basis."
The community spirited team at the closure-threatened Everlast Gym in Inverness has also been supporting Maggie’s Highlands throughout February by collecting donations and running a raffle with a big pool of prizes to be won.
Some of the team will also be undertaking a running or cycling challenge for Maggie’s on Thursday February 29, where football players from Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC will be on hand at Everlast to draw the raffle.
Maggie’s offers the best possible support free to anyone with cancer, as well as their families and friends, who walk through their doors. The centres sit alongside NHS hospitals and Maggie’s can also support people online.
The majority of Maggie’s funding is from voluntary donations.
