Band 7+: Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter: Give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community Describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing in reference to the closing of the local sports centre.

I would like to express my strong sadness about this notice. My family and I are frequent guests of this establishment. Since two years we have been attending most of the programs in the sports area. For instance, we are big fans of swimming and aero combat classes.

This centre does not only allow people to improve they health state but also it is an effective area to keep us mentally active. My grandmother has several memory difficulties. However, five months ago she got engaged in some recreational activities. Today she is definitely more energetic and active. It is unbelievable how she has improved her mental condition in such a short time. If the local council decides to close this space, a great number of residents will not have a recreational place anymore. Moreover, isolation will increase as this centre promotes social interaction between neighboors

I hope this explanation will change your decision. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Yours faithfully,

Victoria.