Burnley FC unveils new fitness centre ahead of Premier League return
BURNLEY Football Club has completed work on a new fitness centre as it prepares for its return to the Premier League. Designed by fitness experts from PRIMAL – one of the world’s fastest growing manufacturers of fitness and strength equipment – the new facility is part of a wider investment strategy ahead of the new […]
Centres reopen with Olympians Kate French MBE and Joe Choong MBE
EDNEBRIDGE Leisure Centre and Sevenoaks Leisure Centre welcomed 3,250 people to open days, successfully motivating the local community to stay active. Modern Pentathlon Olympic gold medallists Joe Choong MBE and Kate French MBE, made appearances and greeted guests at the events that were jam-packed with fun, free activities. Managed by Everyone Active in partnership with […]
Omagh Leisure Complex celebrates 2,000 members
OMAGH Leisure Complex is celebrating as it has reached its 2,000th member. The modern leisure complex, operated by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, caters for the whole community and offers a varied programme of activities, classes, swim programmes and health and fitness. Omagh Leisure Complex manager Amanda Whiteman said: “It’s really amazing to see the number […]
Revamp for Airdrie Leisure Centre
A MAJOR new renovation of the reception and team changing areas at Airdrie Leisure Centre is improving member and customer facilities. The new reception area features an open layout, with modern furnishings and state-of-the-art technology. It features a bright and spacious touch-screen check-in area, comfortable seating, vending machines, meeting and relaxation areas. Estate and facilities […]
Leisure centre shortlisted for planning award
HELENSBURGH’S £23m new leisure centre has been shortlisted for a national planning award. The waterfront development by Argyll and Bute Council is one of six buildings in the running for the award for best use of arts, culture or sport in placemaking category of the 2023 UK Planning Awards. The council’s statement on the awards […]
New operator takes over Tenterden Leisure Centre
FREEDOM Leisure has taken over the day to day running of Tenterden Leisure Centre. Freedom worked with previous operator Serco to make the handover as smooth as possible, and customers should not notice any differences to bookings or memberships as the new operator takes over the reins of the popular facility. The gym, sports hall […]
Operator provides free access to body composition analysis
PARKWOOD Leisure has installed new boditrax body composition technology into 21 leisure centres across England and Wales. The platform provides a comprehensive full body scan, helping users learn more about their bodies and track composition changes over time, receiving data on body weight, BMI, body fat percentage and muscle mass. The technology is free to […]
Rebecca Adlington Leisure Centre goes green
WORK to transform one of Mansfield’s leisure centres to become more energy-efficient have seen significant progress as the ground source heat pump at Rebecca Adlington was officially turned. The new heat system sends cold water through the pipes under the ground of the leisure centre, it then comes out the other end having been warmed […]
Leisure centre staff thanked for lifesaving actions
PEMBROKESHIRE County Council staff who helped save the lives of customers who suffered heart attacks in two separate incidents have been thanked for their vital actions. Pembroke Leisure Centre staff Courtney Picton, Emily Baker, Chris Hughes and Katherine Mackie, alongside Melissa Wright and Darren Bowen from Haverfordwest Leisure Centre, were invited to a reception at […]
Council announces plans for new gym at Monks Hill Sports Centre
RESIDENTS will be able to keep active and achieve their fitness goals at a new gym set to open later this year at Monks Hill Sports Centre. Work is set to begin to upgrade the community centre room and build a 30-station gym at the centre in Selsdon, South Croydon. The project has received £140,000 […]