Dalry's MRC Fitness team celebrate their 40th anniversary

And what better way to mark the occasion than a bootcamp event.

Club members came out in force to join in the fun and games, joined by the founders Malcolm and Helen Clark.

They formed MRC Fitness back in 1984 in the basement of their home, finally moving to their larger current premises in 1996.

Malcolm, a former competitor bodybuilder, wanted to have a gym where the ordinary person could feel good about themselves and make going to the gym part of their lifestyle.

This continues to be the philosophy of Malcolm’s daughter, Lorraine Wallace, who has been the owner since 2012, along with her general manager Stuart Clayton.

Lorraine said: "We had 40 male and female members working on four disciplines and everyone managed it. The participants were aged from 16 to 76.

"I'd like to say a huge thanks to all former and current members for supporting us for 40 years in a small town like Dalry.

"We couldn't do it without the support of the members. It was a great day and so many came along to support us on Sunday."

MP Patricia Gibson and MSP Kenneth Gibson get a workout during the celebrations (Image: MRC Fitness)

After the weekend celebrations, the gym said on Facebook: "Huge thanks to those who took part, former and present members for coming to support and, Stuart Clayton and Christopher Byrne for motivating and monitoring the members on their challenge.

"A special thank you to Kenneth Gibson MSP and wife MP Patricia, Neil Foley from CrossFit Irvine and Joe Buchanan, longtime friend and former bodybuilder, who all came along to support us

"Congrats to winning female of MRC Fitness and Leisure 40th Anniversary workout Shauna Thomson, with a time of in 8min 14 secs, closely followed by Laura Pacevitch.

"The winning male was Leo Bingham with a time of 7min 49. Both win an MRC Fitness voucher for £40 which can be used towards their membership or given to a friend."

Here's to the next 40 years of fitness in Dalry.