Stars from The Naked Truth met a local pole dancing group in support of their efforts to raise money for a little boy with a life limiting condition.

Maureen Nolan, Michelle Heaton, Claire King, Julie Buckfield and Leanne Jones met with ladies from Athena Pole Fitness following their production at the Woodville Halls Theatre, Gravesend last Wednesday (17 November).

The stars from the show wanted to meet the group after hearing about their fundraising campaign for an 11 month old boy called Mackie who has recently been diagnosed with type 2 Spinal Muscular Atrophy – a condition that has no cure.

Founder of Athena Fitness Olivia Hockey said: “There are treatments available to help keep him health and happy, however many treatments are expensive. We had already put together a 2011 Pole Fitness Calendar with a little help from a photographer in our class. After hearing the sad news about Mackie I spoke to the girls in the pole classes and they were all in agreement that all profit raised from our calendar should be given to Mackie.”

The Naked Truth is an uplifting play about five very different women who struggle to conquer the art of pole dancing for a Charity event that raises awareness and money for breast cancer.

The ladies from Athena Pole Fitness joined the cast on stage after the show to pole dance with them. The cast also signed copies of their calendar as well as buying a couple of copies for themselves.

Athena Pole Fitness started in August 2009 and has progressively grown to a busy pole fitnesss school with many members from all backgrounds, ages and professions. Classes help to increase self confidence and fitness levels in a fun, friendly, professional environment. Many of the girls that participate have become great friends.

Pole dancing classes are held in a private dance studio in Queen Street Gravesend. For more information email Olivia at olivia@athenafitness.co.uk or visit www.athenafitness.co.uk.

If you would like to buy one of the calendars contact Olivia Hockey on olivia@athenafitness.co.uk

Calendars cost £5 each.

The Woodville Halls Theatre has a very exciting season coming up – find out what’s on by visiting www.woodvillehalls.com or by calling the Box Office on 01474 33 77 74.

We are very happy to introduce our partners in promotion for the benefit of our clients and visitors to this website. Please remember to mention the ‘Athena Fitness website’ when contacting people in our directory:

Blush
Alpha House
140-143 Milton Road
Gravesend DA12 2AJ
01474 322722
info@ukblush.com
www.ukblush.com
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Bridal Wardrobe
54 High Street
Gravesend DA11 0AY
01474 358811
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Located in Gravesend and Rochester, for your special day.

Cabelos
157 Milton Road
Gravesend DA12 2RG
pinkladys1@hotmail.co.uk
Ladies & gents hair salon and beauty treatments.

Dels Fitness Centre
24 Queen Street
Gravesend DA12 2EE
07973 323388 / 07888 854587
info@delfitness.com
Private individual and group classes.

For Girlys
54a New Road
Gravesend DA11 0AD
01474 537879 + 07730 507265
traceygirly@btconnect.com
Ladies designer boutique – Tracey offers you 15% discount.

Look Fantastic
11 New Road
Gravesend DA11 0AA
0174 327330
gravesend@lookfantastic.com
Town centre hair experts to the rescue! 50% off for new customers.

Manhattan Hairdressing
158 Milton Road
Gravesend DA12 2RG
01474 329095
Ask about exclusive offers especially for you.

For Level 1/Beginners + Level 2 start Thursday 13 July 2010, 7.30 – 8.30 pm. FULLY BOOKED.

For Levels 3 + 4 start Thursday 8 July 2010, 8 – 9 pm.

For Levels 4*, 5 + 6 start Thursday 13 May 2010, 7 – 8 pm

Great value: £100 for 6-week courses.

5% discount for members of Dels Fitness Centre, Gravesend or for referring a friend who books.

Practice sessions on Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm. Drop-in, no booking necessary. Just £5. Must be attending, or have attended, Athena Pole Fitness classes.

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