A CITY gym has celebrated a move to a larger location with an open day and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the mayor of Worcester.

TSC Centre opened its doors today at the Perrywood Trading Estate in Wylds Lane, after moving from a smaller location in St John's.

The open day is being held between 8am and 12pm, with Cllr Louis Stephen, the mayor of Worcester, cutting the ribbon to mark the opening of the business at 8.45am.

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Trent Smith, owner of TSC Centre, said staff have been working tirelessly to get the new facility ready to open this weekend.

Worcester News: Trent Smith is delighted to move to a larger location in Worcester.Trent Smith is delighted to move to a larger location in Worcester. (Image: Newsquest)

He said: "We got the keys last week and we have been working nonstop to make this dream a reality.

"I think I finished at about 1.30am on Friday which just shows the work that has gone into this place.

"It is incredible what we have been able to achieve and I am incredibly proud of the team and the amazing support network we have around us."

The 3,500-square-foot facility has changing facilities, toilets, showers, and an area which will be serving hot drinks.

Worcester News: Lots of people came to support the gym on its open day.Lots of people came to support the gym on its open day. (Image: Newsquest)

Mr Smith said the move to a new facility will allow him and his team to help more people in Worcester with their fitness goals.

He said: " Our motto is, building bodies, helping minds and changing lives, and we want to stick to that by offering an unrivalled coaching plan backed by tried and tested systems.

"In just two and a half years we have been able to facilitate this move and we have raised over £10,000 for charity with various events.

"It is a huge moment for me and I am so happy with how things have gone. The work we do at the gym allows people to release their inner champions."

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Cllr Louis Stephen spoke of his admiration for Mr Smith and praised what he and his team have achieved with the new business.

He said: "It is always great to support local businesses. Trent's enthusiasm for bringing this gym together is infectious. 

He has really created something special here and has also supported lots of other businesses and charities in the process. it will create employment opportunities, and health opportunities and will act as a great social hub.

"Anyone with the guts together to set up their own business has got to really be admired, so I wish him all the best for the future.

After the open day, the gym will resume its regular coaching at the new facility on Monday, October 2.