A gym used by hundreds of young people will close its doors for the last time at the end of the month.
The TPF (tricking, parkour, freerunning) gym in Aylsham Road in Mile Cross is closing after eight years of service on October 31.
Youngsters get taught a range of skills at the gym including martial arts, tumbling and break dancing.
Founder Chrissie Roe, 56, is sad to say goodbye to the people who use the gym as she says she has seen them grow up.
“I have a condition and my mobility isn't too good," said the instructor. "The unit isn't wheelchair friendly so I can't get in there anymore.
"It's up for sale now and the hope was for someone to continue the business but that hasn't happened."
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In a testament to the gym's popularity, parents have started voluntarily assigning opening and closing shifts for each other on the TPF Facebook page so it can remain open until the very end.
"It's the end of an era - we have been coming for seven years,” one parent said. “Parkour has had a huge impact on my two. Thank you for the wonderful memories."
Chrissie thanked those who have kept the gym open and said she will “miss everyone”.
"I know people who have been coming to TPF since they were five or six years old," she added. "I got to watch them grow up and progress.
"I would like to say thank you to all who have attended TPF-Parkour over the years.
“I have enjoyed watching the young ones learn new skills and overcome their fears from jumping from one block to another to mastering double backs and B twists.
"Thank you to the parents who have opened up over the past six weeks to allow the young ones to continue.”
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