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Raich Carter Sports Centre just outside Sunderland plays host to an array of different activities to help keep the local community happy and healthy. Firstly, there's the 50-station gym that's equipped with all the latest cardio and resistance equipment. Elsewhere in the centre, there's a 25m swimming pool in which we host a variety of aquatic activities, including our award-winning swimming lessons, while our sports centre offers a range of activities that include badminton, netball, basketball and five-a-side football. Furthemore, we also have a range of group exercise classes to choose from, as well as an outdoor astroturf pitch.

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