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31st May 2016
In ukactive

The Doctor will see you now…

ukactive’s Research Director, Dr. Steven Mann, will be hosting a series of one-to-one surgery sessions at this year’s active-net, which takes place at Loughborough University on 27 & 28th April 2016. The sessions will cover ukactive’s research agenda and look at how data driven decisions can create results for providers across the sector. Mike Hill, Director of Leisure-net Solutions, the leading customer insight provider for the active leisure sector and organiser of the active-net event said: “Following...

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30th May 2016
In active-net

Educational streams announced for active-net Australasia

The educational streams have been announced for active-net Australasia, a business-focussed networking event taking part at the Novotel St. Kilda in Melbourne on 27 and 28 July 2016. Similar to the UK event, active-net Australasia, managed by leading UK industry insight specialist Leisure-net Solutions, will comprise of 16 one-to-one business meetings between suppliers and operators, as well as a networking lunch and dinner and an educational thread with keynote speaker Paralympian John Domandl and workshops, including...

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6th May 2016
In Retention Guru

Speakers announced for retention convention

Speakers have been announced for this year’s Retention Convention, organised by globally-recognised retention expert Dr. Paul Bedford - a two-day event that will focus on improving customer experiences. The world-renowned experts include Molly Kemmer, who is the Chair of IHRSA and only the third female to hold the position in 34 years. A thought leader with more than 20 years experience in the health and fitness industry, Kemmer is passionate about innovative programme solutions that contribute...

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1st May 2016
In Createability

Top compliance accreditation for Createability

Createability has successfully achieved Exor Gold Standard accreditation demonstrating the company’s ability to meet the rigorous pre-qualification requirements within the private and public sectors. The Hampshire-based firm recently received accreditation from Exor, whose standards are recognised as being amongst the highest in their industry. Ian Cotgrave, Managing Director, of Createability said: “As an expert in our field we look to ensure our standards are continually being improved and that we deliver customers with the first rate service...

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30th April 2016
In Createability

Freemantle C of E Community Academy to Benefit from a Large Extension

Leisure design and build specialist Createability has started work on a large extension at Freemantle C of E Community Academy, home to 450 pupils aged 2 to 11 years old, and located in the heart of Southampton. Building work started at the end of September 2015 and is due to complete by mid-April 2016. The 460 sq m extension will feature a large double-walled sports hall along with two double classrooms that will be able to...

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20th April 2016
In Createability

Better Gym Stratford Opens

Better Gym Stratford, located in the heart of East Village in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, just a stone’s throw from Westfields Shopping Centre and Stratford International Station, has now opened and provides the local community with a no contract, low-cost offering. Leisure design and build specialist Createability transformed the area above the local Sainsbury’s into a 10,000 sq ft health club showcasing 130 Technogym stations, a functional training area with an XCube functional frame and...

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15th April 2016
In Alliance Leisure, Createability

Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre to benefit from a £3.6 million redevelopment

Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre to benefit from a £3.6 million redevelopment. Createability and Alliance Leisure Services have joined forces and won the contract to lead the £3.6 million transformation of the leisure facilities at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre in Bristol. The mutually beneficial partnership between the two companies follows the submission of a redevelopment scheme that the Council and the Operating Trust (Circadian Leisure) felt would meet the demands of the centre and the local community. The brief...

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10th April 2016
In Precor

New Gym Equipment for Charterhouse School

Students at the historic Charterhouse independent boarding school near Godalming, Surrey have benefitted from a new fitness equipment installation in the gym. The 165 sq m gym, part of the Charterhouse Club, is used extensively by students and staff, as well as having a public membership of around 2,000. The gym was in need of new equipment and now showcases state-of-the-art Precor cardiovascular machines all fitted with Preva networked fitness, and a range of Discovery Series...

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5th April 2016
In Anytime Fitness, Precor

Anytime Fitness Knutsford is the first site to install Queenax

The World’s largest 24 hour fitness club chain Anytime Fitness has opened in the small historical town of Knutsford. The club, which is adjacent to Tatton Park, is the first Anytime Fitness in the UK to install a Queenax functional training system. Utilising a vacant 1st floor office block the extensively remodelled shell now features a state-of-the-art 3,650sq ft gym, showcasing a corner Queenax unit along with Precor cardio stations. including an Adaptive Motion Trainer with...

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1st April 2016
In Precor

PRECOR PROMOTE JO HEADINGTON TO HEAD OF REGIONAL SALES

Leading fitness equipment supplier and manufacturer Precor has announced the promotion of Jo Headington to Head of Regional Sales. Headington, who joined Precor in 2006, has held several roles within the company, first in regional sales and more recently as Group Account Manager for the last five years. As Head of Regional Sales, she will be responsible for the entire regional sales team, ensuring they hit sales targets and meet key performance indicators (KPI’s). She will...

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