Leisure development specialist makes new appointments to support growth
ALLIANCE Leisure has made a raft of new appointments across the business to support its continued growth. The new appointments come as the leisure development specialist celebrates 25 years of transforming leisure provision across the UK. Jonny Curley has been promoted to the development board as director for Scotland. With more than 25 years in […]
Ireland’s first power-assisted exercise hub targeting the over 50s opens
HILDEGARDE Naughton T.D., minister of state with responsibility for public health and wellbeing, has officially opened Ireland’s first power-assisted exercise studio. She joined local politicians, members of the Mayo Sports Partnership and the public at Castle Leisure Club in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, home of the inaugural Hello Good Life Health and Wellbeing Hub. The new […]
Oldham Active launches new look gyms following £750,000 investment
OLDHAM Active (Oldham Community Leisure), the charitable trust that operates leisure facilities in the borough, has launched its ‘new look’ gyms following a £750,000 investment. The refurbishments of Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, Failsworth Sports Centre, Oldham Leisure Centre and Royton Leisure Centre were successfully completed on schedule at the end of 2023. The works included a […]
Entrepreneurs celebrate first anniversary of fitness industry app
ENTREPRENEURS Rosanna Tucker and Beverlee Brinkworth are gearing up for the one-year anniversary of their groundbreaking gig economy app, CoverMe Fitness, with plans to enter the US and Australian fitness markets. Designed exclusively for the fitness industry by fitness people, the app is revolutionising the way fitness professionals manage group exercise classes, with the ability to […]
Sports village unveils new ‘all weather’ artificial grass pitch
A NEW artificial grass pitch at Partington Sports Village in Trafford has officially launched with an opening ceremony attended by special guests, including Councillor Dolores O’Sullivan, Mayor of Trafford, Councillor Tom Ross, leader of the Council, Councillor Catherine Hynes, deputy leader of the Council, Andy Worthington, chair, Trafford Leisure, John Lamb, chair of Governors for […]
Gym is unexpected haven for Cheadle widower
A WIDOWER who never thought he’d step foot inside a gym has hailed his local leisure centre as his reason to get up in the morning. David King, 75, said his career as a joiner and passion for the outdoors always kept him fit and healthy. So, when his physiotherapist suggested he should join a […]
Dyaco UK facilitates new Santander HQ with state-of-the-art fitness equipment
FITNESS equipment provider Dyaco UK has announced a successful partnership with innovative workplace hub Unity Place, the new UK headquarters of banking giant Santander, sustainably designed to help enhance wellbeing and collaboration for the local community. Providing state-of-the-art fitness equipment for the new Wellbeing Suite, members will have access to the most technologically advanced equipment […]
Alliance Leisure delivers knockout BOX12 studio in Walsall
WORKING in partnership with Walsall Council, Alliance Leisure has delivered its first dedicated BOX12 boxing-based boutique training facility within the footprint of an established leisure centre. The new studio, created from under-utilised office space, occupies a new studio on the first floor and can accommodate up to 16 participants at any one time, all working […]
Extension at Maidstone Leisure Centre means upgrades and improvements
AN EXTENSION to the contract for Maidstone Leisure Centre will include upgrades and improvements to the value of £2.5m. Approved recently by the Maidstone Borough Council Cabinet, the contract will be extended with Maidstone Leisure Trust and Serco continuing to provide facilities at the leisure centre, fitness centre, sports hall, cafe and adventure zone. The […]
Alliance Leisure appointed to new leisure centre project for Kingston upon Thames
ALLIANCE Leisure has been appointed to work on the concept design for a new leisure centre for Kingston upon Thames London Borough Council in south-west London Appointed via the UK Leisure Framework, which is owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, Alliance Leisure will help shape the new two storey venue, which has sustainability, accessibility […]