Phoenix Fitness, based at Unit 11, Northern Way, Cropmead, Crewkerne, opened its doors last weekend and offers round-the-clock access via a secure key-app system. Phoenix Fitness was originally established in Chard in 2001 and more recently moved to operate the gym at Cricket St Thomas Golf Club, which will continue to run alongside the new, seperate Crewkerne site. She explained: "Bringing a gym to Crewkerne has been something they we’ve considered for many years, as we felt it was a facility the town was missing. "The response from local residents has been extremely positive, with many people commenting that a gym like this is exactly what Crewkerne needed." Gemma said: "We’re excited to be bringing Phoenix Fitness to Crewkerne and look forward to supporting the health and fitness of the local community for years to come."