Coach Hamish – Tomer Rimon, V2. As one of Werbs dedicated 7am’ers, Tomer ventured into my Tuesday evening gymnastics class to work on his kipping pull ups over the last couple months. During that period we worked on perfecting positions and improving tension throughout the movement. Safe to say Tomer’s pull ups have come on so much! Well done mate, you should be really proud of your progress. 

Coach James – Emily Barrett, She’s a regular in my Tuesday gymnastics class and, not that I think she realises it, is a real infectious energy. She always finds a great balance of fun and hard work and has made really notable progress throughout the last couple of blocks. She asks great questions and really takes on board all the advice and guidance she’s given. Definitely worth recognising. 

Coach Will – Mine is for Ness Burton, she’s a regular weightlifter and is really good at listening and implementing cues and feedback, her technique has come on loads and it’s a pleasure to have her in class! 

Coach Raf – Kieran Gillespie, V3. He’s been learning and developing really fast. Dedicated and friendly guy, always following the coaching cues, trying new movements and always willing to push a little bit more every session.

Coach Amy – Please can I shout out V1 members Robert Howshall and Laura Bateman who got married on the 25th of this month. Rob and Laura are such a wonderful couple and always come in with smiles and energy on a Monday in the hour of 5am. Wishing them so much love and happiness in their marriage and hope they had a wonderful wedding day xx

Coach Claudia – Big shoutout to Laura and Craig at V3 in my Wednesday 8am class. They’re always there no matter how grim the workout looks and they’ve been blindly trusting me in guiding them becoming a better version of themselves! Weights have been unlocked and gymnastics movements are becoming less scary session by session. So proud of them!

Coach Drew – Rory Kilminster, V1. Rory works hard and strives to do all the movements with a healthy focus on technique. Proper form helps us get the most (physically) out of a training session and he sees that. Enthusiastically receptive to coaching and happy to try new things, like yoga. Keep it up!

Coach Maddie – Joe Stephen’s, V3, joined us before Christmas with a Hyrox race coming up later this year. Joe has been really consistent in his training and has made heaps of progress in the build up to his race, excited to see all your hard work pay off Joe!!
Ella Venn (V3) is always a legend to have in class! Works hard, always shows up ready to learn or develop a new skill and is so supportive of other members in class! Always great have you in Ella 🙌

Coach Dan – James Colburn, V1. James gets more than his fair share of “encouragement” from me and not only takes that like a champ but he is super consistent and that’s really starting to pay off with his pull-ups and TTB. This topped off with generally being a welcoming and supportive member in the classes is super cool. Good work and keep it up.

Coach Leila – Zaira, V1, for always being a Pleasure to coach. Always smiling and has made some great strength progressions since joining.

Stay Healthy & Keep the Gym Germ-Free! 🧼

Let’s work together to keep everyone fit and healthy! Please wash your hands when entering the gym, after using the toilet, and after coughing or wiping your nose. If you’re feeling unwell, take a rest day or get some fresh air instead of training. Carry tissues and dispose of them properly, and always wipe down equipment after use. A little effort goes a long way in keeping our community safe!

Respect the Kit 💪

Help us keep our equipment in top shape! Only drop barbells with 10kg+ bumpers, always wipe down sweat and chalk, and take care when using and storing gear. If something breaks, please let us know so we can fix it—safety first!

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*A Dispatch from Lady Whistlerox’s Gym Gossip*

Dearest Swole Reader,

It has come to my attention, through the clatter of barbells and hurried burpees, that our fine gym-goers have emerged from the festive haze of yuletide indulgence with renewed vigor and determination. Ah, yes, how delightful it is to see the rowers glide with newfound purpose, and the kettlebells swing with an elegance only rivaled by a debutante at her first ball. There is something quite contagious about the effort expended in these early weeks of the year—an unspoken commitment to leave behind the indulgences of the season and power clean our way to greatness.

And what, you ask, could better fuel this newfound fire than the grandest of competitions—the CrossFit Open? This three-week event invites all, whether seasoned athlete or new recruit, to challenge their limits and celebrate their strength. Each week, a new workout is revealed, designed to test your body and resolve. But more than that, the Open is about the vibrant, supportive community that rallies behind each lift and each leap, creating a camaraderie as strong as any snatch grip.

The real joy of the Open lies not in victory alone, but in the shared triumphs and cheers as we box jump and muscle-up together, lifting one another toward new heights. So, I implore you, dear reader—if you seek to push your limits and be part of something extraordinary, sign up! The Open is not just a competition, but a celebration of community and strength.

Until next time, I remain your humble servant in all matters of fitness,

Lady Whistlerox
(Coach Rox, above doing the Open in 2021)

Friday 28th February – start of the ‘Valesco’ Open

Sunday 9th March – Spring Social Dog Walk and a Pint

Saturday 19th April – Easter Egg Hunt and WOD

Saturday 24th May – Early Summer Social. Mass Throwdown and BBQ

Saturday 14th June – Scale It Up Triple Threat

Saturday 12th June – PRIDE WOD and Parade

Saturday 13th September – Valesco Fest 10 years of Valesco

Friday 5th December – The VFC Christmas Party

Meet Ryan Wilton, one of our incredible Valesco Fitness Collective members—better known on stage as Bobby Brant Comedy! Ryan is bringing the laughs to Riff Corner in Clevedon on February 26th, 2025, with doors opening at 7 PM. If you’re up for a night of comedy and good vibes, come along and support a fellow Valesco member as he takes the stage. You won’t want to miss it!

Find more info on his instagram account