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29th January 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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...

18th November 2025

Sport England’s Quest updates for 2026

Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new and improved products designed to simplify the process – Quest for Facilities for individual sites and Quest Active Wellbeing for contracts and/or places. Quest was first established more than 20 years ago to measure how well a facility is operating and how effective organisations are across a range of topics. Previously aimed primarily at the management of sports and leisure facilities, it...

14th November 2025

Horizon Leisure partners with SEE Change Happen to champion accessible wellbeing for all

Horizon Leisure has announced a groundbreaking partnership with inclusion specialist Joanne Lockwood, Founder and CEO of SEE Change Happen, which provides transgender awareness and guidance to organisations and businesses. The collaboration demonstrates the charitable trust’s ongoing commitment to removing barriers that prevent people from accessing their health and fitness facilities across the South of England. Horizon Leisure’s work in this area comes at a crucial time for the leisure sector following the UK Supreme Court ruling...

11th November 2025

Experiencing the GoodLife with CoverMe

Canada’s largest health club chain, GoodLife Fitness, has partnered with all-in-one team management app CoverMe Fitness to manage its 1,750 instructors, who are delivering more than 6,200 group fitness experiences every single week across its 198 locations. The CoverMe platform addresses some of the biggest challenges facing fitness operators, streamlining instructor recruitment and subs, team management, compliance and communication. By automating time-consuming tasks, CoverMe helps operators reclaim up to 15 hours every week, saving thousands of...

21st October 2025

Trafford’s Women of Inspiration Award winners experience luxury treatments at move Altrincham’s new spa The Cove

Exceptional women from across Trafford were some of the first to experience the luxury spa facilities at Trafford Leisure’s move Altrincham following its multi-million pound refurbishment. The women were winners of the leisure trust’s ‘Altrincham and Trafford Women of Inspiration’ campaign, launched for International Women's Day earlier this year, and received exclusive experiences at the brand-new The Cove Spa in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their communities. Trafford Leisure’s campaign invited nominations for local women who...

15th October 2025

Florence Roby reveals new shades for autumn

Leading British-based, family-run uniforms supplier Florence Roby has launched two bold new autumn shades, in on-trend seasonal colours. The newly launched deep Burgundy shade creates the ultimate refined look for the cooler months, while Chocolate is an elegant alternative to more traditional darker shades. “Innovating new colours that capture current trends has always been Florence Roby’s priority. Full-bodied burgundy is a forever classic and an instant elevator,” says Jan Roby, director at Florence Roby. “Burgundy is...

14th October 2025

BC SoftWear reveals new SilkSoft™ range

BC SoftWear has unveiled its newest range of spa linens, specifically developed for high-turnover spas and those in warmer climates. SilkSoft™ is a lightweight range of treatment bed linens designed to deliver both elegance and efficiency. Crafted from a smooth synthetic blend, allowing creases to be removed easily, the brushed top surface has a soft, matte appearance while the underside feels cool and silky against clients’ skin. Unlike 100% cotton linens, which are often used in...