David Prowse Gym Opens in South London

0:00On March 30th, a fresh outdoor gym just dropped in South London, named after David Prouse, the man behind Darth Vader's body and the original Star Wars. Flix. It's an Addiscomb Recreation Ground, Coidan, built free for folks of all ages and skills to get their sweat on with bars and gear. Prouse had deep roots there, moving to Addiscomb in 1963, after being born in Bristol in 1935. He pushed fitness and community health hard till he passed in 2020 at age 85. The spot honors that local love, opening right on May 4th Star Wars Day for the fans. Coidan Mayor Jason Perry approved the name, calling Prouse a true legend for his on-screen fame and real-life push to keep people active and giving. Back. Around the UK, he was the green cross-code man, schooling kids on road safety for generations. People crew, courting calisthenics, shape the design, turning park meetups into a solid community group with bars suited for beginners too.

1:02It's all part of the council's big park push to spark more outdoor vibes. With upgrades rolling out across green spaces, this gym keeps Prouse's spirit alive, pulling neighbors together to build strength and bonds.