Dunfermline mum wins trip to New York after gym referral

Fiona McNorton (general manager), with the winner of the New York holiday, Michaela Mills <i>(Image: The Bannatyne Group)</i>
Fiona McNorton (general manager), with the winner of the New York holiday, Michaela Mills (Image: The Bannatyne Group)
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A Dunfermline mum has won a trip to New York after referring her husband to her gym.

Michaela Mills, a member of Bannatyne Health Club and Spa at Fife Leisure Park, bagged the prize as part of the club's nationwide referral campaign.

By signing up her husband, Phil Gourlay, as a new member, she was entered into the prize draw and was overjoyed to discover she had won.

She said: "I never expected to win, I was just happy to get Phil into the gym!

"I absolutely love being part of the Bannatyne club.

"It’s helped me feel like myself again after becoming a mum, and the community here is brilliant.

"Winning the trip is just the cherry on top."

Since joining the Dunfermline club after the birth of her daughter, Amy, in late 2023, Michaela has enjoyed a mix of fitness and relaxation.

She recently completed the Couch to 5K programme and combines regular gym sessions with virtual classes, finishing each week with a spa pool and steam room catch-up with a friend.

She is now preparing for her dream trip to New York, taking Phil along with her.

She said: "I’ve been before, but it was more of a backpacking trip and I didn’t see half of what I’d hoped to.

"I’m really looking forward to walking around Central Park and seeing all the sights properly this time."

Duncan Bannatyne, chairman and chief executive of the Bannatyne Group, said: "We’re delighted to send Michaela and Phil off on this unforgettable trip.

"Our referral programme is all about rewarding members who share the benefits of a healthy lifestyle with friends and family.

"Michaela’s story reflects what the Bannatyne experience is all about; supporting members through all stages of life and celebrating their achievements along the way."

The Bannatyne Health Club and Spa in Dunfermline has a gym, pool, steam room, sauna, and relaxation areas, as well as offering a range of classes.

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