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4th February 2026

In Horizon Leisure

Horizon Leisure appoints Peter Cheeseman as new Head of Operations

Cheeseman joins Horizon Leisure with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the leisure industry, most recently as National Commercial Manager at Freedom Leisure, where he established a strong reputation for enhancing facility performance and creating vibrant community spaces. His proven track record in the industry is further supported by previous leadership positions as Area Manager for the New Forest and Woking areas at Freedom Leisure and as Business Manager at Active Nation. His expertise...

3rd February 2026

In Institute of Swimming

Is swimming teaching one of the happiest jobs in the UK?

New data from a survey conducted by the Institute of Swimming (IOS), the leading provider of Swim England qualifications, highlights swimming teaching as an exceptionally fulfilling career, delivering high levels of job satisfaction. In the survey of IOS members a remarkable 99% of swimming teachers reported their job makes them happy. The statistic is supported by other standout results that also demonstrate the positive impact of being a swimming teacher, with 90% making friends with colleagues...

2nd February 2026

In ReferAll

Fitness industry veterans launch Go! Health to bring service and support back to health clubs

Fitness industry veterans, Phil Hall and Pete Evans, have launched a new club that aims to recapture the original spirit of health clubs with service, support and social connection at the heart of the member experience. With a combined 60 years of fitness management and club operations experience, the business partners have created Go! Health, a club specifically designed for adults looking for a supportive and personalised wellness journey. Supported by the UK’s leading exercise referral platform,...

29th January 2026

In CoverMe

Village Hotel Club works with CoverMe Fitness to improve operational efficiency

Village Hotel Club is rolling CoverMe Fitness out across its health and wellness clubs to reduce unnecessary admin, improve compliance and free up managers to spend more time in member-facing roles. The partnership follows a successful five-month pilot of the all-in-one team management platform at six Village Health and Wellness clubs. The trial highlighted the significant administrative burden faced by fitness and group exercise managers, who can spend at least eight hours a week (and up...

29th January 2026

In CoverMe

Noel Agyei returns to fitness industry as COO of CoverMe Fitness

CoverMe Fitness has appointed Noel Agyei as Chief Operating Officer, marking his return to the fitness industry where his career first began. With almost 20 years of hands-on fitness experience as well as extensive expertise in sales, operations and technology leadership, Agyei has been brought in to scale the CoverMe Fitness business globally. Agyei says: “I’m incredibly excited to return to the industry where it all started for me, working closely with CoverMe’s visionary founders Rosanna Tucker...

28th January 2026

In Mytime Active

Mytime Active appoints new operations director

Mytime Active has announced the appointment of Lee Clark into the role of Operations Director. Clark brings with him the knowledge and understanding that comes from 30 years working within operations and as a multi-site director within the health, leisure and golf sector. Beginning his career as a lifeguard, Clark worked his way up the ladder, with previous roles including duty manager, general manager, divisional business manager and assistant regional director, mainly for charitable trusts, including...

20th January 2026

In BC SoftWear

BC SoftWear reveals new Aspen Robe

Leading UK-based textiles supplier, BC SoftWear, has unveiled its newest luxury bathrobe, the Aspen. Crafted with guest comfort and premium performance at its core, the Aspen Robe has a soft, fleecy inner lining and a crisp, crease-resistant outer layer for a refined look. Specifically developed for high-end luxury hotels and spas, the Aspen provides exceptional insulation without compromising on elegance or style. The fleece inner lining ensures its warm enough for use in post-treatment lounge areas or outdoor...

9th December 2025

In Oldham Community Leisure

Oldham Active launches specialist exercise referral pathway to support people using GLP-1 weight loss medications

Community leisure trust, Oldham Active has launched an exercise referral pathway for people using GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro. Oldham Active is one of the first leisure providers in the UK to offer this specialist service, in line with the latest WHO guidelines, which recommend physical activity alongside GLP-1 treatment for long-term success. Health and social prescribers across Oldham can now refer patients with a BMI of over 30 to Oldham Active’s...

4th December 2025

In Right Directions

Relaunch for the sector’s accident and incident reporting platform Stitch

The sector’s accident reporting and risk assessment management platform, Stitch, has been relaunched with enhanced functionality and a series of new features to deliver a more user-friendly experience and meet the evolving demands of the leisure industry. Already used by more than 600 facilities across the UK, who reported 44,358 accidents, incidents and near misses last year alone, Stitch captures and benchmarks the data, enabling operators to upload documents, CCTV, staff training records and more, all...

28th November 2025

In Trafford Leisure

Lori Hoinkes appointed as Chair of the Board of Trafford Leisure

Trafford Leisure CIC has announced the appointment of Lori Hoinkes as Chair of its Board and non-executive director following the departure of Andy Worthington OBE, who stepped down in 2024 after nine years of exceptional service, and was succeeded by Eamonn O’Rourke as the acting Chair. Hoinkes is the CEO of Manchester Central, one of the UK's top event venues. Her vision for the venue extends beyond traditional event management to focus on generating economic, social...