Leisure Opportunities 30Th Sepetember 2014 Issue

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30 SEP – 13 OCT 2014 ISSUE 642 The power to create great changing spaces

Craftsman Lockers are leading space planners us to deliver changing areas that can meet needs, as well as those of their members. in the design and supply of great changing evolving requirements and that have the That’s why we ensure we build long-lasting rooms that enhance the leisure experience. capability to stay pristine in even the most relationships as part of a powerful working Our innovative approach to matching demanding of environments. philosophy across private and public sectors, provision with customers’ ever-rising expec- Creating sensitively-designed, great places that caters for all operational models from tations for high quality facilities enables to change is about understanding the client’s high-end to low-cost. Craftsman head `glorious` Goodwood refurbishment

Asset refresh at Goodwood Health Club is `a breath of fresh air`

he Earl of March owns one of the most successful commercial estates in Europe, where prime golf rests Talongside the Festival of Speed motor revival event, an aerodrome, shooting, racecourse and stately home. Goodwood means so many memories for so many people. Its customer service ethic ranks second to none and the site is renowned for creating unforgettable experiences, foster- ing huge loyalty among the paying public. That’s also true of Goodwood Health Club, which opened in 1989, with a 91-bed hotel next door. Boasting 2,200 members, the club can proudly claim a monthly retention rate of more than 98 per cent. “There’s such Smart, crisp and stylish, loyalty here,” says Operations Manager the male changing area, Kathryn Gard. “Some of our members have like the female, features been with us since we started.” digital locking and heated mirrors throughout The glorious rural West Sussex setting near Chichester is one factor in the equation no doubt, but so too is the club’s commitment to make members’ stays utterly memorable. no one else can offer. It’s an amazing place has just completed the first phase of a three to “Goodwood is pretty far up the league of to work. I’ve worked here five years now and four-year complete refurbishment of the site, the world’s leading adrenalin sporting estates,” remain ridiculously excited about the endless which will undoubtedly raise levels of says Leisure Manager Jen Evans, “while our opportunities. That enthusiasm is transmitted excellence even further still. 12,000 acres also include a dairy farm to club members, I’m sure.” This first stage of the `asset refresh` is the producing milk and cheese for consumption.” Now establishing its own identity within changing areas, which the club considers of The team ethic permeates every aspect of the regional health and wellbeing market- prime importance in customer satisfaction. the estate, she explains. “We all talk to each place, targeting an eight-mile catchment that The club’s indoor and outdoor provision other to help create customer packages that embraces Chichester and Arundel, the club includes tennis courts, boot camp academy, ADVERTISEMENT PROMOTION

A beach hut ambience was the vision in the female changing area, with its subtle pastel shades

main and baby pools, sauna, steam, whirlpool “Ideas went back and forth several spa, gym with new Precor Preva networked Sharing customer values times,” says Jen, as the final designs evolved. fitness solutions and a studio staging more “Craftsman have helped us deliver light, than 60 classes a week of activities including “At Goodwood, there is a certain level of expec- airy and fashionable provision that retains ballet fusion and Bokwa. tation that suppliers will work with us in a a `beach hut` ambience with its pale duck Catering for the wide scope of services way that is consistent with our own customer egg blue and grey wood décor in the female places differing demands on the changing service values. Throughout our years of asso- changing area. areas, explains Jen. “We are about everything ciation with Craftsman, the company has “The male area décor is more masculine to do with wellbeing here and want mem- responded quickly and proactively to help us with sharp, black faux leather upholstered bers to have fun and enjoy their stay with us, deliver the quality of provision that our 2,200 benches and crisp brushed metal finishes.” which means we have to maintain the stan- members demand. Craftsman’s way of working Huge heated mirrors create a feeling of dard of provision right across the club.” with us makes our job here so much easier and space, while keeping condensation at bay – Still in fine fettle, the changing area that has undoubtedly contributed to our extremely another new feature the members have Craftsman fitted out for the club’s opening high levels of retention.” welcomed, says Jen. has stood the test of time, she adds. “They are Kathryn Gard, Operations Manager “There’s been such a feeling of thankfulness so hardwearing, they looked almost as good Goodwood Health Club and a belief that the refurbished changing area as new. Naturally though, styles and designs has made their day much better. As one mem- change over time. “We have undergone quite ber remarked: `It’s like a breath of fresh air`.” an evolution in 25 years and technology has A system that didn’t create added stress was The next phases of refurbishment will moved on. As Goodwood grows, we have to our intention and we discussed the pros and include a new gym and dance studio and reflect the estate in the best possible light. cons of alternatives with Craftsman before repositioning the Water Beach spa and treat- “The changing area can have an immediate deciding on digital locks. ment rooms. The importance of an “easy effect on everyone’s day, from members and “Members have their own four digit code - flow” for members will rank high here too, hotel guests to the staff, so it needs to present it’s quick and easy and we no longer have the says Kathryn. the right image and enhance the total experi- worry of keys, which members sometimes lost “The first stage of refurbishment has set the ence,” Jen maintains. or left somewhere. All they now have to do is scene going forward. Craftsman have a really The contract for the asset refresh went out to remember the locker they used and their great reputation and we are delighted to stay to tender, which Craftsman won with work own personal code. No more keys to carry. with them as our preferred supplier.” which embraced several modifications and We have also eliminated personalisation of These sentiments are shared by Jen Evans: innovations. “We’ve looked at the critical the lockers by programming lockers to open “I was so pleased to learn Craftsman was non-essentials, like introducing elegant towel automatically overnight which means there is awarded the contract. Their commitment to drops to replace baskets and wanted to intro- always a locker for our members. customer service excellence is in keeping with duce a new method of locker security as well. Given that the locker shells were still fully our own. At Goodwood, there is a certain “The key system could cause problems for serviceable, the project team chose to retain level of expectation – Craftsman responds members and staff – sometimes locks could them, directing the spend on elements such as quickly and proactively, which makes our job seize up because of the wet environment. cubicle redesigns and family provision. here so much easier.”

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ISSUE leisure opportunities6 Sept 30 SEP – 13 OCT 2014 ISSUE 642 Daily news & jobs: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk Exclusive: PayasUgym targets Bitcoin payments

Online gym pass provider and operators to do business PayasUgym will soon begin on the internet. With more testing Bitcoin as a form of than 2,200 gyms available payment across its network, through the recently-launched paving the way for more PayasUgym marketplace, cus- than a third of UK gyms to tomers would be able to use be able to sell membership the online tool to quickly com- via the cryptocurrency. pare gyms in their area and Th e news marks a major use Bitcoin to pay for their step forward for the health gym pass or membership. and fi tness industry, making The project is still in the it a relatively early adopter of early stages, however a more a digital currency described detailed timetable for adop- by Bill Gates as a “technolog- tion is expected to be outlined ical tour de force.” Launched in the coming months, with in 2009, Bitcoin is the ‘cur- trials through a number of rency of the internet’ and south east England clubs has been hailed for its rela- expected to be underway tive immunity from infl ation, PayasUgym co-founders Jamie Ward (left ) and Neil Harmsworth have high hopes for Bitcoin by the end of the year. How corruption and human error, early the currency capability as it is based on mathematical formulae, rather numerous industries as it negates bank charges will be launched across the PayasUgym net- than government policy. However, critics have and currency exchange fees, while its adop- work depends on the outcome of these trials, pointed out that the currency can be suscep- tion by the gym industry would mark a major with details such as how to peg the pric- tible to theft by hackers if it is not stored breakthrough at a time when companies like ing to pounds sterling still to be ironed out. securely. Th e currency has brought benefi ts to PayasUgym are making it easier for consumers Details: http://lei.sr?a=F9v6T

£60m Science Museum Prince Harry to head transformation underway England Rugby 2015 Th e evolution of London’s Science Museum is well underway, with sev- With only a year to go until England hosts eral ‘starchitects’ named to design its the Rugby World Cup 2015, Prince Harry new galleries, while a new exhibition has been appointed honorary president of space will open on 25 October. England Rugby 2015 – the organising com- Th e Science Museum’s Masterplan mittee delivering the tournament. will transform around a third of the A keen rugby fan, and vice patron of the world-renowned museum over the Rugby Football Union (RFU), Prince Harry next fi ve years. Currently in the fi rst will play an important role in welcoming the 20 stage, the overall project amounts to qualifying nations to Rugby World Cup 2015. Prince Harry is a passionate rugby supporter roughly £60m. Th is has been raised The prince is involved in a number of through a combination of private sporting initiatives and was instrumental in overdrive, with fans due to fi nd out which donations, in addition to grants from launching the Invictus Games for injured tickets they have successfully applied for in the Heritage Lottery Fund. soldiers, which took place in early September. October. Meanwhile, planning is underway Details: http://lei.sr?a=n6e5K Th e promotional campaign for world rug- for a 100-day trophy tour across the UK. by’s premier tournament is about to kick into Details: http://lei.sr?a=Q8R3K

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Liverpool gets stadium go-ahead Art Deco cinema Liverpool FC’s plans to transformed into increase capacity of the club’s Anfield Stadium by around ﬁtness facility as 13,000 seats have been given the green light by Liverpool Empire Gym opens City Council (LCC). LCC’s planning committee met on 23 September and resolved to grant planning permission for the expansion of the Main Stand by 8,300 seats and the Anfield Road Stand by 4,800. Construction will begin next year for completion by the 2016-17 season Construction will begin next year, for completion by the 2016-17 season and will take capacity from the current 45,500 to almost 59,000. Proposals include the creation of a wide Facilities management and construction ser- avenue through the adjacent Stanley Park vices provider Carillion was named in July as and a new public square area with a memo- the preferred bidder to carry out the expan- rial to the 96 Liverpool fans who died in the Customised equipment design includes sion, which Liverpool FC says will enable the Hillsborough disaster of 1989. Also included bespoke upholstery and frames club to host major international and European is a new primary school, health centre, 250 games. The work on the stadium – designed new homes and a 100-bedroom hotel, as well esidents of the Lincolnshire by architectural firm KSS – is itself part of as a new business hub. Liverpool mayor Joe town of Market Deeping have a larger £260m plan to transform the area Anderson hailed the move as an “important welcomed a new 5000ft² inde- around Anfield into a mixed-use leisure hub. milestone.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=Q5F2S Rpendent training facility as the town’s old Empire Cinema has re-opened as Empire Gym. The building, which has been unoccu- Rugby union board backs home-grown talent pied since 1963, is situated in a heritage area and many of its original features have been Premiership Rugby has con- restored as part of the renovations. firmed changes to the Aviva With quality and service at its core, Premiership salary cap from Empire Gym aims to offer its members the 2015-16 season, designed something different. Competing with local to boost the number of home- independents and national gym chains, grown players in the league. Empire Gym’s mission is to provide its This year, the number of members with the best in quality, as manag- England qualified players in ing director Steve Weston explains: “From the Premiership passed 70 per our gym layout to interior décor, equip- cent for the first time, but the ment to changing rooms, training staff to league’s lawmakers are eager classes and air exchange to air condition- to drive that figure higher. ing, we have ensured that every detail of Buoyed by increased televi- the gym is designed and delivered to a very sion revenues, the league will London Wasps and Northampton Saints scrum up in a league match high standard.” raise the salary cap to £5.1m Flexible membership packages are one for the 2015/16 season, with clubs able to “The increase in the base level of the salary of the gym’s unique features; members can nominate up to two ‘excluded players,’ whose cap will help our clubs to retain English talent. choose from three, six or 12 month gym or salaries are not included in the capped amount. Also the introduction of home-grown player studio only packages, or combine the two; This is designed to ensure clubs can afford to credits helps the enviable production line that daily and weekly memberships, single class retain their top English players, after several has been established from our academies to or gym visits and discounted block sessions high-profile stars have been lured overseas our Premiership squads and on to England,” are also available. with lucrative contract offers in recent years, said Premiership Rugby chief executive Mark The gym is fully equipped by Cybex, most notably from French clubs. McCafferty. “England and its clubs are getting whose build-to-order policy permitted The 2015/16 season will also see the intro- stronger because of our commitment to the bespoke blue frames and embroidered duction of home-grown player credits, development of world class England players in upholstery incorporating the site’s branding. whereby clubs can increase their cap by as Aviva Premiership Rugby; the most competi- A range of Cybex’s Total Access IFI Stage much as £400,000, depending on the num- tive league in the world. It is an essential part 2 accredited equipment was also installed ber of England-qualified youngsters that have of our league and the strength of our system.” in line with the gym’s objective to support graduated from a club’s academy. Details: http://lei.sr?a=M9R8w the needs of all fitness enthusiasts.

Supermarket giant Tesco is continuing its push towards wellness by teaming up with Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation to form a charity partnership aiming to raise millions of pounds to promote healthy living. Reporting The move marks the latest in a series of steps towards the health and fitness mar- Course ket in recent years. Having previously paired Management up with Xercise4Less to offer an instore gym, and later Tesco customers and colleagues raised £13m for Diabetes UK last year provided a community yoga Online space at the Tesco Extra store in Watford, the colleagues and suppliers aim to raise millions EPOS supermarket chain also recently launched of pounds for the two charities. low-fat food range My Fit Lifestyle. Following the supermarket’s pledge last The new partnership aims to take on two year to help customers and colleagues live Membership of the UK’s biggest killers – cardiovascular healthier lives, the new partnership forms Fast disease and Type 2 diabetes – by focusing on part of putting that commitment into prac- Track ways to encourage healthy eating and healthy tice, alongside The Tesco Eat Happy Project, Access cooking habits, including making it easier to which teaches children about the food they Kiosk choose foods lower in sugar, saturated fats eat and the planned removal of sweets from Control and salt. The ultimate ambition for the part- all Tesco checkouts in January 2015. In the nership is to be a force for positive change past year, Tesco customers and colleagues in the health of the nation. It will launch in have raised around £13m for Diabetes UK. Bookings early 2015 and will see Tesco, its customers, Details: http://lei.sr?a=w7Y2P

A leading provider of Leisure Management Nufﬁeld showcases £1.9m ﬂagship gym refurb

Solutions with over three Nuffield Health has cut the decades of experience ribbon on its newly-refur- across the public, bished London City flagship gym, following a £1.9m rede- private, trust, facilities velopment of the sizeable management and 80,000sq ft (7,432sq m) facility. Former Olympic and education sectors. World Kayak Champion Anna Hemmings was on hand last week to relaunch the site, which now features Tel: +44 (0) 870 80 30 700 an Athletic Zone boasting Fax: +44 (0) 870 80 30 701 plyometric training equipment, as well as a purpose [email protected] built Wattbike Performance @xnleisure Zone with interactive screens. The new-look gym took nearly three months to complete The gym floor refurbishment xn-leisure-systems-limited included an upgrade to existing equipment, “We listen to our members, which is why coming in the form of new Life Fitness car- we have heavily invested in our equipment, dio and Insignia Series resistance equipment. changing rooms and training space,” com- The IT Partner The new-look gym – which took nearly mented Nuffield Health City Gym general three months to complete – will operate in manager Adam Hanover. “We will also con- of Choice harmony with the in-house medical centre tinue to deliver our excellent medical services which provides health assessments, physio- – including health assessments, physiotherapy www.xnleisure.com therapy and full GP services. Other sessions sessions and GP appointments within 24 hours on offer at the site, include running gait anal- – as part of the overall site offering.” ysis, body fat analysis and posture analysis. Details: http://lei.sr?a=V5N4q

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Operator Places for People is to harness the ubiquitous popularity of Peppa Pig in a bid to banish inactivity among kids under five. Entertainment One – creator of the all-conquering IP – has teamed up with activity programme design startup Tumuv to produce the new Move with Peppa programme, which will roll out across Places for People Leisure centres in January 2015. Designed to build motivation, physical confidence, co-ordination and balance in two to four-year-olds, the six-week programme will include a range of activities, a ‘Peppa Steppa’ exercise routine, as well as an incentivising awards scheme. “Despite the rising level of inactivity in under-fives, there is a surprisingly limited amount of physical activity pro- Each Peppa Pig activity session lasts for 45 minutes vision for this age group,” said founder of Tumuv Holly Woodford. “We wanted to cre- is becoming an increasing trend, with Disney ate a programme that would excite and inspire recently teaming up with Change4Life to young children as they experience physical develop a schools-based activity initiative. exercise for the first time. Children across the Finer details of the Move with Peppa pro- country have fallen in love with Peppa Pig gramme are currently being finalised, however through their TV screens, so how better to the 45-minute sessions will be designed to inspire younger generations to be active than “inspire and engage both parent and child.” through Peppa-themed exercises.” Leisure operator Places for People will be Utilising popular children’s characters to the exclusive launch partner for the scheme. get youngsters into fitness from an early age Details: http://lei.sr?a=R4a5P

Alan Holl leaves Virgin Active to join TRX

Body weight training supplier TRX has announced the appointment of Alan Holl – previously head of fitness at Virgin Active UK – to operate as senior director of Europe, Middle East, Africa and India. Holl has held senior fitness roles with both Fitness First and Virgin Active in the health club sector, having previously had a 13-year career in the Visit us on stand British military. In his most recent role with Virgin Active, W500 at LIW 2014 Holl made a key contribution towards product development TRX hopes that Alan Holl can lead its charge into the EMEAI region and innovation, and his arrival LifeFitness.co.uk represents a major coup for TRX. the distribution strategies are led with a consis- 01353 666017 “I’m extremely passionate about credible tent approach, and that the TRX brand is ‘front and progressive fitness training and education, and centre’ of the functional training sector. so this role at TRX provides huge synergy as Paul Zadoff, TRX president, added: “Alan their education, product and programming is brings with him a unique blend of expe- central to core values,” said Holl. rience from the military, sport and fitness As well as driving the delivery of education industries, and he has proved himself as and programming in his new role, Holl will be an expert in fitness business management, ® 2014 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights re- charged with accelerating TRX’s expansion into education and health club programming. served. Life Fitness is a registered trademark of Brunswick Corporation the EMEAI region. His task includes ensuring Details: http://lei.sr?a=r6A7B

‘Silent disco’ approach for education programme To ensure the education seminar programme is uninterrupted by other events or the high energy activity taking place on the show floor, this year LIW will provide each seminar delegate with wireless headphones so they can have a clear, uninterrupted education experience. This ‘Silent disco’ approach will ensure all our guests get the most out of the educational content that the show has on offer. Over 100 seminars will take place in the Education village across three theatres, providing CPD accreditation, practical advice and expert-led sessions. Like many areas of LIW, the VIP Lounge offers excellent opportunities for networking and engagement

Tanita to showcase new Leisure-net to co-sponsor VIP Lounge collaboration with Boditrax Leading customer insight company Leisure- will be running demonstrations, detailing Tanita Europe, a world leader in health net Solutions has announced it will be one of how the platform enables operators to easily monitoring, will be exhibiting at this year’s four firms sponsoring the VIP Lounge (stand keep on top of all forms of customer feedback, LIW to showcase its new collaboration with L260) at LIW 2014, alongside Right Directions, be it via the web, email, phone or face-to-face. Boditrax, an expert in activity tracking. Lifetime Training and Big Wave Media. Visitors can also find out about Leisure-net’s Exhibiting on the Life Fitness stand, Leisure-net will be using the VIP Lounge Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey (HAFOS), (W500), Boditrax has integrated Tanita to introduce its new customer-insight plat- the only annual barometer of UK consumers’ body composition analysers into its digi- form, feedback-Focus. Joint directors Mike attitudes towards health, fitness and physical tal health platform. This offers health club Hill and David Monkhouse (see pic below) activity, and its new event, active-net 2015. members instant access via a cloud-based system, to a personalised weight loss analysis and measurement package, to help them monitor progress and reach goals. Tanita will Latest exhibitors to register for LIW also debut a new AM 180 accelerometer, providing accurate readings for daily activities. There are more than 200 exhibitors at LIW this year, over 80 of them new to LIW, and the show floor is continuing to fill up. Here are Precor hosts breakfast for the latest exciting exhibitors to join LIW 2014: independent operators O Dale Sauna O S&C Slatter As part of LIW’s ‘Independents’ Day’ on the O Scott Sport O Freedom Climber Thursday of the show, Precor is sponsoring O Dance Activ-8 O Ninepointnine an exclusive breakfast for indie operators. O Right Directions O Parkour Generations The event will take place on the Precor O Clubbercise O Virtuagym stand (H310) on 2 October at 9.30-10.30am. O Leisure-net Solutions O 3s Pool Cleaners Invited operators will have the chance O Helinova O KT Tape UK to network and try out Precor’s new Next- O Big Wave Media O KidsKard Generation Experience Series Treadmill, O Lorica Insurance O Ultraforce Group launching after three years of research and O Lifetime Training O Ruff Tuff Stuff development. The breakfast will provide O Cannons UK O Zappy an opportunity to discuss challenges and O Ustigate O Energy Services opportunities faced by indie operators. To O Vollmer Sport O Tornado International sign up for the breakfast tick the option at O Tetley Tea O Integrated Health Mike Hill (left) and David Monkhouse of Leisure- the end of the LIW registration process. O Slush Puppie O SAS Security Services net are among the latest exhibitors to join LIW 2014

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Leisure Industry Week (LIW) is the leading exhibition dedicated to the entire leisure industry. Whether you’re an independent operator, trainer, or you work within a corporate gym or leisure facility, LIW is your must attend event of 2014. Join us for unrivalled networking, leading exhibitors bringing you the very latest ﬁ tness equipment, live demos of new training methods, CPD education, and much more. Visit LIW 2014 and stay ahead of the game.

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Nicky Jobson takes a look ahead at some of the expected highlights of LIW, from new product launches to education and demonstrations LIW 2014 will feature a Tabata Group Ex Arena

eisure Industry Week (LIW) is pre- evolved from the Eagle line to cater for book and pay on-the-go for all leisure activi- paring to build on the success of high-end, trainer-focused facilities. Key ties, on any smartphone. previous years, once again return- features include a patented Dual Axis Keiser UK (stand H495) will be launching to Birmingham’s NEC from Technology, which allows training in ing the M3i, the brand’s most advanced 30L September to 2 October to off er a wide- machine-defi ned or user-defi ned move- indoor cycle yet. Th e new model features a ranging showcase of the newest products, ments, as well as smartphone and tablet Bluetooth wireless display, allowing the M3i innovations and education from right across holders for on-machine viewing. computer to ‘partner’ with a phone or tablet. the wide-ranging leisure sector. FitPro (stand H740) will introduce Life Fitness (stand W500) will be launch- Th e event organises exhibitors into six MOSSA and ZIVA. MOSSA, formerly ing SYNRGY BlueSky, its fi rst small group core leisure sectors – Health & Fitness, Pool known as Body Training Systems, off ers a training system designed for outdoor use. & Spa, Play, Eat & Drink, Leisure Facilities, choice of pre-choreographed group exercise Incorporating up to 12 bodyweight training and Sport – thereby creating the perfect programmes with regular quarterly releases stations, the modular system enables oper- venue for professionals from across the lei- to maintain member motivation. ZIVA ators to create a results-focused workout sure industry to network and engage. off ers a premium line of free weights, func- environment for all abilities. tional training and studio equipment. Matrix Fitness (stand H140) will be Exhibitor news Gladstone Health and Leisure (stand hosting a wide range of activities at this Cybex (stand H100) will be launching the L380) will be introducing an activity year’s LIW, as well as displaying new prod- new Cybex Eagle NX at this year’s show, a booking module for its smartphone app, ucts for the UK market. Th ese include the 12-piece line of strength equipment that’s MobilePro. Th is will allow customers to Magnum Double Power Rack, the IC7 bike endorsed by Dani King MBE, the Ziva Functional Trainer, and many more. Matrix Th is year, attendees Ambassadors attending this year’s show can pre-book meetings include Dani King MBE, Sally Gunnell MBE, the Wigan Warriors Rugby League team – who will host a ‘Train like a Warrior’ event – the Infi niti Red Bull Racing Team, Gloucester and England rugby star Ben Morgan, plus acrobat Doug Edwards. Performance Health Systems (stand H610) will be showing two new products. Th e Power Plate pro6+ is ideal for small group training, while the new Integrated Fitness concept integrates Power Plate with existing training modalities to create new programming solutions. Physical Company (stand H200) will be unveiling two new innovations. Th e Total Gym Elevate Line is the company’s fi rst commercial range of bodyweight resistance, single-station machines. Also, the new SandRope from Hyperwear has a

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JAMES SAMUEL is the event director for Leisure Industry Week

IW is the longest established leisure trade show in the UK and we’ve had a very busy year building on past success, to LIW Live will host L provide an even more comprehensive Q&A sessions with high profi le sports stars showcase of new products and innovations to the 200 plus exhibitors and 7,500 expected visitors at this year’s show. As well as over 120 live demonstrations and 80 educational sessions, we will be introducing a number of new features to enhance the visitor experience. In addition to the popular demonstration areas, we’ve added a range of LIW Early Morning Workouts, hosted by exhibitors, to encourage visitors to sample new group exercise options that are available. Watch the latest workouts and equipment in action Th e STA Swim Zone will host a range of live classes Th ursday will be ‘Independents Day’, providing a full day of educa- similar application to a battling rope, but on sustainable business solutions and tion, networking and activities aimed the sand inside moves freely to provide a practices. Its Green System units harness at tackling the challenges faced by more challenging workout. human power through specially engineered independent operators. Precor (stand H310) will showcase cardio pieces, turning it into usable elec- Whilst LIW Connections will allow the next-generation Experience Series tricity to power the facilities. It will also be visitors and exhibitors to pre-schedule Treadmill. Following three years of demonstrating SA WELL+, an intelligent meetings and a ‘silent disco’ approach research and development, the new tread- fi tness management soft ware system that to our education programme will mill incorporates a new motor drive integrates with SportsArt cardio equipment ensure every seminar is undisturbed. system and a brand new ‘active status light’, through a QR code, allowing users to easily LIW continues to maintain its posi- alerting facility staff to the operating con- collect their workout data. tion as the UK’s leading leisure trade dition of the treadmill. Star Trac (stand H180) will be launch- show because we react to feedback and Pulse Fitness (stand H120) will be showing the brand new Turbo Trainer – which aim to make each year bigger and bet- casing various new products, including a simultaneously gives an upper and lower ter than the last, whilst refl ecting the new cloud-based solution, SmartCentre. body workout via an isokinetic resis- needs and demands of the sector. com. A web-based platform, the appli- tance mechanism – and the Spinner NXT Earlier this year, we joined with long cation will be free to all clients using BlackBelt, its fi rst belt-driven Spinner bike. term partner ukactive to create the SmartCentre and will enable users to view, industry’s biggest piece of independent access, track and update their fi tness data Education research exploring what suppliers and anytime, inside or outside of the gym. Once again, LIW will off er delegates a free operators want from the event. We’ve Holding its major UK trade launch at education programme, with seminars taking shaped the 2014 show to refl ect the LIW this year, Reebok Professional (stand place in three theatres and covering industry feedback from this and this strategy H410) will be unveiling more than 90 prod- trends, developments and insights. will continue into 2015 and beyond. ucts from its Professional Range to the UK Aft er LIW 2013, event owners UBM My advice would be to plan ahead of market, covering strength, aerobic, yoga, released a survey to all visitors to establish the show as there is so much on off er; balance and recovery needs, in addition to key challenges facing the sector. Feedback however I am a big believer in getting professional racks. listed member retention and engagement, lost. Give yourself time to walk around New to the show this year, SportsArt competition and fi nancial cutbacks. Th is the show and discover something new; (stand H290) is committed to lead- year’s education programme will be geared with over 80 new exhibitors and over ing the industry in eco-friendly action towards fi nding solutions to these issues. 150 new products it won’t be diffi cult. through research, design and education Th e Keynote Th eatre will host the annual

LIW features a number of demo areas LIW off ers valuable networking opportunities ukactive keynote from CEO David Stalker, be demonstrating its newly formatted work- Awards gala dinner and awards ceremony as well as a keynote from Young Pioneers, outs, brand and launch campaign. will take place at the National Motorcycle presenting its latest research. Other ses- Th e CPD Arena will host Star Trac Museum in Birmingham on the Tuesday sions will include RoSPA, Premier Global Spinning classes with international Spinning evening, 30 September. BALPPA network- and TRX, who will have TRX commer- instructor Sandro Morelli. In addition, ing events will include a drinks reception, cial director Ryan Damon across from San the Functional Training Zone will include Tuesday 5–6pm, and a lunch in the BALPPA Francisco to talk about retention, engage- TRX Team Training and TRX Group Play Lounge (stand P116) on Wednesday for ment and maintaining growth. Rip Performance workouts with Dan the indoor and outdoor play community. Th ursday will be Independents’ Day, a McDonogh, TRX senior manager of group new feature for the show: a dedicated day training & development. Pool & Spa of activity aimed at tackling the challenges Th e STA Swim Zone (stand A01) will be faced by independent operators. Th e key- Morning workouts back at the show and better than ever, as its note will be delivered by Th omas Plummer, Th is year, LIW will be encouraging visitors pool will be a central feature on the show a fi tness business expert with 30 years’ to kick-start their day with morning work- fl oor, providing visitors with a number of experience, who’s renowned in the US for outs off ered by exhibitors. On Wednesday live swimming, lifesaving and fi tness classes. coaching independent operators to success. and Th ursday morning in the exhibition Th e STA will be demonstrating its brand LIW will again play host to the REPs hall, from 7.30–9.30am, workouts will be new Photometer, a digital technology allow- National Convention on Wednesday 1 and delivered by exhibitors including Matrix, ing real-time analysis, alerts and reporting, Th ursday 2 October. On Wednesday, attend- TRX, Life Fitness, Jeka Jo Dance, Star Trac, live in the swimming pool. ees will receive a keynote from Olympian FitPro, Cybex International, Pavigym and Meanwhile RLSS UK, in collaboration and REPs ambassador Louise Hazel, who Performance Health Systems. with industry specialist Ferno, will launch will be talking about how her career as an Th e LIW Live! Stage – a popular addi- a new pool extraction board, designed to elite athlete has infl uenced her life as a per- tion at last year’s show – will have a busy make pool rescues more effi cient, especially sonal trainer. Olympian Zoe Smith and schedule including live question and in the case of suspected spinal injuries. coach Sam Dovey will discuss the essential answer sessions with high profi le sports Having launched in September last year, factors of developing a programme to ensure stars and new innovation demonstrations. the Register of Aquatic Professionals (RAPs) athletes peak in time for competition. will return to LIW to update visitors on its Th ursday will include Future Fit’s Paul Networking future plans. Visitors will also have an oppor- Swainson presenting ‘Low back pain and New to 2014 will be the ability to pre-sched- tunity to learn and develop skills, as RAPs the impact on our society’, which will be ule one-to-one meetings between visitors will host free aquatic specifi c workshops and followed by ‘Cancer diagnosis and men- and exhibitors. Visitors will be able to search seminars, endorsed by SkillsActive. ● tal health’, led by Sarah Bolitho and Anna and contact exhibitors with a Campbell of Exact Training and CanRehab. view to booking a time suit- For ticketing details, visit: able for them to meet. VISITING THE SHOW? www.exerciseregister.org/news-events Meanwhile ukactive will Venue: Hall 1, NEC, Birmingham, UK host its VIP drinks recep- Dates: Tuesday 30 September – Thursday 2 October Demonstration areas tion on the Wednesday, Opening times: Tuesday/Wednesday: 10.00am – 5.00pm, Th is year’s show will include a number of from 5-7pm. Th is will be fol- Thursday: 10.00am – 4.00pm demonstration areas highlighting the lat- lowed by the LIW drinks Registration: Pre-register for free at www.liw.co.uk est workout innovations. Th ese include the reception, open to all, from Get involved using: #LIW2014 and following: @L_I_W Tabata Group Ex Arena, where Tabata will 7-11pm. Th e Health Club

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Queen’s Royal Row Barge boathouse plans scrapped Potter studios to spotlight dark arts Plans by Foster + Partners for a mod- Harry Potter’s loyal army ern boathouse and visitor centre in of fans has an insatia- Twickenham, UK’s, Orleans Park to house ble appetite for all things the Queen’s Royal Row Barge have been related to the boy wiz- shelved by Richmond Council, following ard. Attractions themed fierce opposition from the public. around this fictional char- Gloriana – the first Royal rowbarge to acter are a surefire winner be built in over 200 years – was specially and now Warner Bros constructed to serve as a lasting legacy to Studio Tour London – The mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee in Making of Harry Potter 2012. Backers of the proposal had hoped it has announced it will be would provide a safe and secure permanent opening a new permanent base for the vessel, while also serving as addition to the popular an educational centre outlining the region’s visitor attraction. boat-building heritage from centuries gone. Visitors to the experi- Richmond Council said it became clear ence will from 14 October public opinion was against the develop- be able to enjoy a new dark ment. Details: http://lei.sr?a=J6F3w arts-themed section. “The Dark Arts feature The new part of the studio tour will focus on Lord Voldemort and dark arts will be unveiling just in time for Halloween,” said Sarah Roots, vice Magic office of Dolores Umbridge. To cele- president of Warner Bros Studio Tour London. brate the unveiling, special dark arts-inspired “It will showcase the darkest parts of the films activities will be on offer from 17 October to 3 and include some props and costumes that November, included in the ticket price. have never been on public display before.” The updates come two and a half years after Fans can look forward to seeing more US exhibition company Thinkwell’s original authentic sets and props, including Lord designs were unveiled to the public when the Voldemort’s followers’ headquarters, items Leavesden Studios attraction opened in 2012. from Borgin and Burkes, and the Ministry of Details: http://lei.sr?a=J5T8S

The project is backed by a number of celebrities Nick Cave curates virtual Coca-Cola to stamp brand on London Eye museum of ‘Important Sh*t’ Merlin Entertainments has Musician Nick Cave has launched a vir- announced a new commercial tual museum known as the Museum of partnership with Coca-Cola, Important Sh*t – a unique collection of ordi- which will see the beverage giant nary objects with extraordinary significance. become the new sponsor of the Following the release of his semi-auto- London Eye from January 2015. biographical documentary 20,000 Days On The deal includes full-naming Earth, the former Bad Seeds frontman Cave rights to the popular London attrac- teamed up with film directors Iain Forsyth tion, though a Merlin spokesperson and Jane Pollard to present the online col- told Leisure Opportunities that “over lection of objects, each of which is of deep the next few weeks there will be a and lasting meaning to one person. visual rebranding with things such The idea was inspired by the documentary, as any name changes to be decided Coca-Cola will sponsor the London Eye from January 2015 the nature of personal memorabilia and the in due course.” The financial aspects histories they preserve. The project is backed of the deal have not been disclosed. 2012 Olympic Games, sponsors more than six by production company Film4 and content The spokesperson added that in the com- out of every 10 water and theme parks world- agency Somethin’ Else, and is being curated ing weeks, more details would be revealed wide, according to newly-released data. by Cave, Forsyth and Pollard. Anyone can regarding changes to the world-famous “We have a rich history in London, from submit an item of “important sh*t” to the landmark, which has been the focal point of our sponsorship of the London 2012 Olympic museum, with potential donors needing to events such as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Paralympic Games through to the many log into the site via social media and like and the London 2012 Olympic Games. Coca brand campaigns that have launched in the and share the best items they come across. Cola’s two-year deal sees the soft drinks giant capital over the decades,” said Jon Woods, gen- The museum will also be run by a series replace France’s EDF Energy, which has spon- eral manager of Coca-Cola UK and Ireland. of guest curators including actor and direc- sored the London Eye ever since 2011. “Sponsoring the London Eye will help us tor Richard Ayoade and author Jon Ronson, It was recently revealed that Coca-Cola, play an even greater part in future moments who will select and group their favourite which has sponsored major sporting events of happiness and celebration in the capital.” objects. Details: http://lei.sr?a=y2K7U such as the 2014 World Cup and the London Details: http://lei.sr?a=Y2F5q

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© CYBERTREK 2014 Twitter: @leisureopps Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital 15 HOTELS Firms must boost Rugby World Cup set to boost UK hotels productivity to match Strong performances from rising wages London’s hotel sector alongside the UK’s regional cities, combined with the upcom- PETER DUCKER ing Rugby World Cup, are is chief executive expected to contribute to of the Institute a 5.6 per cent gain in rev- of Hospitality enue per available hotel room in 2015, according to the latest figures from PricewaterhouseCoopers’ here is good news for job seekers UK hotels forecast. and existing employees in the hos- The promising increases pitality industry. While national are expected to be driven by T wage increases remain well below an estimated four per cent 1 per cent, for our sector they are expected growth in rates for offerings, to climb by 3 per cent this year, according to as well as an expected increase Several UK cities will host matches as part of the 2015 Rugby World Cup the latest Hospitality Employment Index from in room occupancy amount- recruitment website Caterer.com. ing to just over one and a half per cent. highest measure for 14 years. According to the Hospitality has long been stigmatised for The UK’s capital city has seen some positive study, at the end of June this year there were its low pay, but this index reveals that the increases, with the area experiencing occu- around 23,000 rooms in the UK development highest year-on-year increases are for front- pancy rates of 80 per cent in the first half of pipeline expected to open in either 2014 or 2015, line staff such as waiters and receptionists. 2014, with London’s yearly occupancy rate for with over 10,000 of these new rooms expected As the recession recedes, it is hoped that 2014 expecting to measure up at 83 per cent. to be created in London. Experts also predict improvements in pay will help to alleviate Strong showings have also been recorded that positive showings in the market next year our industry’s problems, such as high lev- in Britain’s regional cities, where PwC expects will be encouraged by English cities hosting els of staff turnover and a large proportion a growth rate of three per cent for the year, matches during the 2015 Rugby World Cup. of part-time workers. For employers, how- taking occupancy overall to 75 per cent – the Details: http://lei.sr?a=k7A3a ever, rising payroll costs present a challenge that can only be met by better productivity. In our labour-intensive industry, payroll is the biggest cost of all, amounting to 23 Murray’s hotel kitchen under ﬁre per cent of total turnover in London hotels, 27 per cent in England and 33 per cent in Tennis star Andy Murray’s Scotland; while in restaurants the figure is Chez Roux restaurant at nearer 40 per cent. The new statutory work- his Cromlix House hotel place pension scheme, estimated at up to 3 has suffered a setback after per cent of annual payroll in employer con- being told that improve- tributions, will add to these costs. ments are required before it From 1 October, the National Minimum can be approved by the Food Wage (NMW) rises, from £6.31 to £6.50, an Standards Agency (FSA). above-inflation increase of 3 per cent. The five-star property, Labour leader Ed Milliband recently made named Scotland’s Hotel of the headline-grabbing announcement that the Year for 2014, underwent under a Labour Government, the NMW an inspection this summer would rise to £8.00 by 2020, and yet it is on in accordance with Stirling course to reach that figure anyway. Council, which subsequently I agree with John Longworth, DG of the issued an “improvement Murray’s restaurant offering has been told to make improvements British Chambers of Commerce, that poli- required” rating for the res- ticians should not intervene in such matters taurant. According to the FSA’s classification, regarded as being one of the masters of mod- and instead concentrate on policies that the rating means that the restaurant “has not ern cuisine. Murray’s plans for the £1.8m increase productivity and skills. achieved an acceptable level of compliance venue date back to last year, when he bought A range of existing mechanisms, such as with requirements of food hygiene law.” the property before giving it a complete refur- the Low Pay Commission and Living Wage In response, the hotel said the classification bishment to create the luxury 15-room hotel it Commission, are already in place to deter- was due to a minor issue resulting from an iso- is today, with the former Wimbledon cham- mine the optimal resolution for workers, lated handwash sink which has now been fixed; pion hoping that the project will see more businesses and long term economic growth. with the property’s owners already requesting visitors attracted to the local area. In the face of rising payroll costs and that inspectors return to rate the offering again. Meanwhile, the hotel has previously courted price increases being held back due to cus- Located in Scotland’s Perthshire, the hotel’s controversy over references to hunting on its tomer resistance, businesses must focus on restaurant is led by prominent chefs Albert website, prompting their removal following raising productivity, by optimising the tal- Roux and Darin Campbell, with Roux (whose pressure from animal rights groups. ents and abilities of all employees. name is over the restaurant door) widely Details: http://lei.sr?a=z7r5y

16 Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital Twitter: @leisureopps © CYBERTREK 2014 SPA Neal’s Yard kicks off EU expansion GSWS 2014 releases Global Wellness Economy report The first continental European The global spa industry has grown by 58 Neal’s Yard Remedies Spa per cent since 2007 and is now valued at has opened in what used £57bn, according to research released at to be the private home of a the recent Global Spa & Wellness Summit 17th Century noble family, (GSWS) in Marrakech, Morocco. now known as the Boutique What’s more, the number of spa facili- Hotel Vivenda Miranda in the ties worldwide has increased by 47 per cent Western Algarve, Portugal. – from 71,762 facilities in 2007 to 105,591 Treatments by organic and facilities in 2013. These figures form part ‘hippy’ UK skincare brand, of the Global Wellness Economy Monitor, a Neal’s Yard Remedies, already new study conducted by GSWS’s indepen- feature in a few of its stores dent research partner, SRI International. in London, but the brand is The spa industry data was an update mainly marketed as a retail of SRI’s 2008 Global Wellness Economy product to be used at home. Report which was based on 2007 figures. The addition of Neal’s Yard Details: http://lei.sr?a=f3D9G Remedies to this European destination signals the product company is starting to The first Neal’s Yard Remedies wellbeing retreat takes place in October expand onto the continent. Situated on the cliffs of the Western Algarve that the hotel’s owners approached Neal’s Yard with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Remedies regarding a brand tie-up to high- the four-star 25-bedroom Portuguese hotel is light the synergy between the companies. “On privately owned and managed by Urs Wild and visiting the Vivenda Miranda, Neal’s Yard Paulette Winwood. The three-treatment room Remedies’ director for natural health Susan spa, which originally opened in 2008, com- Curtis agreed to be the only product supplier prises a sauna, steamroom, foot spa, heated for the hotel’s spa and to work with the site to outdoor pool and whirlpool. A spokesperson expand and develop its events, courses and for Vivenda Miranda told Leisure Opportunities programmes.”Details: http://lei.sr?a=N2a2m

Built in 1923, the building was formerly a cinema Victorian Woodhall Spa baths to reopen Newly-launched Spa Pavilion at Shepherds Bush hotel Plans to reopen the historic Woodhall Spa baths, which The Dorsett Shepherds Bush hotel recently gave the Lincolnshire vil- launched its Pavilion Spa on the top floor lage its name, have been of the Grade II-listed building in west announced by developers London, UK, boasting stunning vistas after 15 years of attempts to thanks to the property’s glass ceiling. renovate the derelict build- In early September the spa lined up ing – currently considered beauty treats and offers as part of a new an eyesore by residents. national Organic Beauty Festival in part- The Woodhall Spa Pump nership with British organic spa brand Room and Baths, which closed Pinks Boutique. Timed to coincide with in 1983, has been bought by a the UK’s celebration of all things natural retired Lincolnshire business- – Organic September – the spa’s festival man who wishes to remain package was called Organic Chemistry anonymous. Developer GN Top to Toe Treat. It included a foot ritual Construction is working The spa has been closed since 1983 and needs extensive refurbishment soak, a 30-minute massage, a 30-minute with spa developer Wheway facial, plus a complimentary 25ml lemon- Lifestyle International to open the baths. holes in the ageing roof and crumbling walls. grass and mandarin bioactive oil. The project will cost an estimated £5m and Tanya Wheway of spa development com- The 317-bedroom hotel is owned by GN Construction hopes to have the baths pany Wheway Lifestyle International said: Dorsett Hospitality International, which ready by 2016, according to an article by local “I think it is great that we can take an area is listed and headquartered in Hong Kong. news site horncastlenews.co.uk. The council’s that has such a connection with the spa and The spa features four treatment rooms, a conservation team and a local heritage group bring it back to life. We will try to take the relaxation room and offers non-inva- are also involved in the plans, to help the devel- best of the old and combine it with the best sive face and body treatments for both opers retain the building’s character. of the new. We are keen to create something hotel guests and local residents. There is At the moment the Victorian building has special that people will travel to experience.” a steamroom, sauna and infrared sauna. broken windows, in addition to numerous Details: http://lei.sr?a=e6M5S Details: http://lei.sr?a=2E3N7

in seaside tourism VisitBritain has welcomed chancellor George Osborne’s newly announced plan to KURT JANSON refund the cost of up to 25,000 is policy director of visas for Chinese tourists, the Tourism Alliance describing it as the ‘perfect catalyst’ for a boom in visitors from the Middle Kingdom. The scheme is expected to isitEngland research shows that generate between £8-15m each despite more people now taking year, and between 150 and city breaks than seaside holi- 300 new jobs for the tourism V days, seaside destinations still industry, with tour operators account for 32 per cent (£3.5bn) of all holi- refunding the visa costs to day expenditure. This is more than the 30 Chinese booking UK tours. per cent (£3.3bn) spent on holidays to cities, The announcement was Chancellor George Osborne announced the scheme at a London summit although these trips account for 42 per cent made by Osborne at an eco- of tourism visits in England, compared to 19 nomic summit in London – attended by at Blenheim Palace to launch a new charter per cent for seaside destinations. Chinese vice premier Ma Kai – where he mark that UK tourism and hospitality busi- Coupled with a recent report by Sheffield also announced deals worth £2.6bn between nesses can use to show they are ‘China-ready’. Hallam University, Seaside Towns in the Chinese and British firms. Osborne’s move fol- “This (visa announcement) is a most wel- Age of Austerity, which shows the overall lows the release of a recent report that found the come scheme and acts as the perfect catalyst number of jobs created in seaside towns UK could be missing out on £1.2bn in Chinese to enable Chinese tourists to not only visit increased during the recession, you could tourism spend per year due to its visa rules. Britain, but travel right across the country,” be forgiven for thinking that the UK’s sea- The government has said it is committed to said VisitBritain director of strategy and com- side destinations are in good health. attracting more Chinese tourists to the UK, munications Patricia Yates. “Working together However, the report highlights that this while VisitBritain aims to welcome 650,000 with tour operators, VisitBritain will ensure growth has not been even and there are Chinese visits a year by 2020 – a substantial our messaging remains welcoming and that destinations needing major support to increase on the 196,000 visits from China to we continue to deliver jobs and growth for re-establish themselves as vibrant commu- the UK in 2013. Earlier this year, the tourism Britain’s fifth largest export – tourism.” nities. The Tourism Alliance believes there body unfurled a ‘GREAT China Welcome’ flag Details: http://lei.sr?a=Q8T6X is a significant opportunity available for government to provide a real step-change in regeneration for these destinations. The Coastal Communities Fund was ‘No’ vote offers boost for Scottish tourism announced in July 2011 and is funded by 50 per cent of the revenue generated by the Holiday bookings from England to Crown Estate’s marine assets. This amounts Scotland increased four per cent in the to £32m a year and is expected to grow to immediate aftermath of the 55 to 45 per £60m by 2020. The funds are allocated to cent referendum vote against indepen- bids from individuals, businesses, councils or dence, according to travel comparison charities who have developed programmes and booking site GoEuro. to support the economic development of The positive spike in UK-related coastal communities by promoting sustain- bookings follows a pre-vote study from able economic growth and jobs. trivago.co.uk, which found that hotel However, this results in scatter-gun allo- searches to Scotland from England, cation of funds with a large number of Wales and Northern Ireland made locations getting a small amount. between 1 August and 15 September To make the most of this funding, we this year dropped by 29 percent com- would like to see it used as the basis for a pared to the same period in 2013. holistic government scheme to regenerate Scotland’s tourism economy is key coastal towns. The funding would be also hoping to gain from the Ryder Scotland’s heritage offerings are a major driver of tourism allocated as part of a package that would Cup tournament at Gleneagles golf include enhanced capabilities for councils resort, following on from impres- when the event took place at the Scottish to tackle housing and social issues. sive gains influenced by the hosting of the Tourism Alliance’s (STA) annual summit. The VisitEngland research clearly shows Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Once the referendum decision was con- that there is still a genuine desire for a Prior to the confirmed ‘No’ vote, delegates firmed last week, UK travel association ABTA seaside holiday in the UK – revising the from Scotland’s tourism industry voted against was quick to welcome the stability brought Coastal Community Fund would prove the independence in a mock vote, with 59 per cent from by the ‘No’ vote, but noted there are still catalyst for seaside destinations to provide saying they would be voting ‘No’, while just 32 industry issues the government must address. the holidays that people want. per cent said ‘Yes’, with 9 per cent undecided Details: http://lei.sr?a=7W7j2

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Green light for Everton FC stadium development

Everton Football Club can move forward with plans to build a new stadium in Liverpool park, according to the city’s council which described the project as a “catalyst” to spark regeneration in the nearby area. The proposed 50,000-seat stadium to replace Goodison Park – Everton’s home since 1892 – will be built alongside commercial and Radisson is looking to sell three different sites retail developments, although a statement from Everton chair Bill Kenwright said the Edinburgh’s Radisson Blu plans are “still at a very early stage with a wide Hotel on market for £59m number of factors to be developed.” He added Everton has been seeking a ground move since 2006 that the club is: “eager to engage with local res- Edinburgh’s four-star Radisson Blu Hotel idents before any major decisions are made.” without getting a financial or commercial has been put up for sale for £59m, with The stadium is expected to cost somewhere return,” said city mayor Joe Anderson, who agents CBRE and JLL also seeking to shift in the region of £200m, part-funded by the added that keeping the football club within the Radisson properties in Manchester and sale of Goodison Park and a naming rights city limits and seeing it contribute to the regen- Glasgow as part of the portfolio on offer. deal, but the club did not reveal how any eration of the local area is important from both The Blu can be bought as a single pur- financial shortfall would be made up. an economic and cultural standpoint. chase, while the Park Inn by Radisson in “The council is going to put some money Everton has been seeking a move from Manchester is being offered at £20m and in and that will be around regeneration, not Goodison for several years, with plans first the Quay Leisure Park in Glasgow at £53.3m. directly into the football club or stadium, mooted in 2006. Details: http://lei.sr?a=F2b9k The Radisson Blu is home to 238 bedrooms, a restaurant, bar, conference rooms and leisure facilities, while the Park Inn boasts 252 bedrooms and features similar Chinese group buys Wentworth Golf Club hospitality and leisure offerings. The leisure park in Glasgow contains Chinese investment group 13 units and an Ibis hotel on a site mea- Reignwood Investments has suring just under 16 acres. Some of the purchased the UK’s famous key tenants already on-site include Odeon Wentworth Golf Club, home of Cinemas, Mecca Bingo, The Original the PGA European Tour, from Bowling Company and ALEA Casino. WG Acquisition for £135m. Being handled by commercial property The new owner will take and real estate advisers CBRE and JLL, the charge of a prestigious prop- move could be construed as an attempt erty that is the venue of the to cash in on a resurgent market which BMW PGA Championship has seen a number of recent acqusitions. and which also hosted the first Details: http://lei.sr?a=k5j4n ever Ryder Cup tournament. The club houses three 18-hole golf courses, a 9-hole Work begins on £9.3m par three executive course and Queen’s Park Sports Centre a specialist performance lab from golf brand TaylorMade. Work has now officially begun on the £9.3m The site also features a The course has hosted the likes of PGA Tour champion Lee Westwood Queen’s Park Sports Centre in Chesterfield, clubhouse, restaurants, bars, after a ceremony signified the start of the conference facilities and accommodation with KPMG serving as a lead advisor in the construction process in mid-September. for guests, while the site is host to a tennis & deal. Richard Caring, head of sellers WG and The project recently received a boost health club with 13 tennis courts, gym facili- a nightclub tycoon, is to remain a part of the when £2m of extra funding was awarded ties, a spa with seven treatment rooms and golf club as a non-executive director. by Sport England to help push the proj- two indoor and one outdoor swimming pools. The announcement of the deal has ect along and extend original plans for The purchase comes as the UK sees a steady received backing from UK chancellor George its facilities, with other investors includ- increase in the number of Chinese investors Osbourne, who said: “The announcement ing main backers Chesterfield Borough showing financial interest in the country, that Reignwood Group is investing £135m Council and Chesterfield College, which with one group of businessmen from China to buy Wentworth, one of our most presti- has agreed a dual-use contract. recently backing plans for the creation of a gious golf clubs, demonstrates the growing The project is currently seeing a new facil- new commercial and retail plaza in the steel relationship between our two countries. ity being built for the local community on a city of Sheffield. Reignwood’s acquisition Strengthening co-operation between Britain site at Queen’s Park Annexe, with the devel- comes as the business seeks to buy up a num- and China is not only good for China, but opment to replace the town’s existing sports ber of strategic acquisitions across the world good for UK jobs and investment too.” centre. Details: http://lei.sr?a=g9R6P as part of an international development plan, Details: http://lei.sr?a=u9Y4k

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l sa r access to the Chest. to access o www.the-chest.org.uk www.the-chest.org.uk 16TH OCTOBER 2014. 16TH OCTOBER CUMBRIA, LA23 1AD CUMBRIA, LA23 f and plans are available from from available and plans are District Council being the being Council District CLOSING DATE FOR OFFERS IS DATE CLOSING On behalf of South Lakeland of South Lakeland On behalf as part of the occupation of the building. as part of the occupation VICTORIA ROAD, WINDERMERE, WINDERMERE, ROAD, VICTORIA COMMERCIAL UNIT TO LET UNIT TO COMMERCIAL Potential for retail or offices or other uses or other or offices retail for Potential Full letting details including all documents Full letting details subject to consent. There is a preference to to is a preference There consent. subject to see some sort of Tourist Information service service Information see some sort of Tourist Interested parties must register (for free) for for free) (for register parties must Interested TOURIST INFORMATION BUILDING, INFORMATION TOURIST Sports Playing Field Hill Road, New Eltham, London, Avery SE9 2EY with Disused sports playing field land vacant possession [email protected] 020 8954 7733 Richard Henley wishes to work with a wishes to work or from Mr Nigel Warner, Town Clerk, Clerk, Town Warner, Mr Nigel or from

and Guildhall prior to submission of the PQQ. and Guildhall prior in Abingdon-on-Thames for new cinema provision cinema provision new for [email protected] Questionnaire (PQQ) which will need to be returned to the Council. will need to be returned (PQQ) which Questionnaire from from since 1992 site reinstatement Deadline for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire queries in relation to the to the in relation queries Questionnaire Pre-Qualification Deadline for Pre-Qualification Questionnaires: 4pm on Tuesday 28th October 2014. Tuesday 4pm on Questionnaires: Pre-Qualification Site Visits – Applicants may if they wish visit the public parts of the site if they Applicants may – Visits Site above – Tuesday 21st October 2014; Deadline for receipt of completed of completed receipt Deadline for October 2014; 21st Tuesday – above The Guildhall Cinema and Improvement Project provides for the building of for provides Project Guildhall Cinema and Improvement The Abingdon-On-Thames Town Council Town Abingdon-On-Thames Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council, Roysse Court, Abingdon-on-Thames, Abingdon-on-Thames, Court, Roysse Council, Town Abingdon-on-Thames building which will also include refurbishment of the Abbey Hall to allow for for Hall to allow Abbey of the will also include refurbishment building which Further details are set out in the Expressions of Interest document available document available of Interest out in the Expressions set details are Further a new 100 seat cinema and major works to the modern part cinema and major works 100 seat of the Guildhalla new Expressions of interest are now invited from suitably qualified companies and suitably from invited now are of interest Expressions organisations with a view to assisting the Council in making detailed plans for in making detailed plans for to assisting the Council with a view organisations provision of a cafe/ bar, and DDA access to the rooms of the historic Guildhall. of the historic access to the rooms and DDA bar, of a cafe/ provision Invitation for Expressions of Interest of Interest Expressions for Invitation installation of cinema projection equipment, retractable seating (220 seats), the seating (220 seats), retractable equipment, installation of cinema projection the cinema, investing in the new facility, and operating the cinema, cafe/bar and cafe/bar the cinema, and operating facility, in the new investing the cinema, commercial partner to provide cinema at the Abingdon Guildhall. Abingdon Guildhall. the cinema at partner to provide commercial possibly other parts of the development. This will be subject to a tender process. This other partspossibly of the development. Oxon, OX14 3HU. Interested parties are invited to complete a Prequalification parties invited Interested are 3HU. OX14 Oxon, • Price upon application • Offers invited for the freehold interest • Offers • Freehold sports playing field that has been disused to • Suitable for use as a sports playing field subject • Approximately 5.3 hectares (13 acres) Richard Pillow [email protected] 020 8662 2720 TRAINING

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Craftsman has partnered The Reynolds Group in providing distinctive, stylish, yet highly practicable changing areas for its new ﬂagship health club

he fourth and most luxurious club in The Reynolds Group’s health and fitness portfolio is nearing Tcompletion in rural Kent. The Retreat At Borough Green is the epit- ome of this family-run business’s philosophy – top-end provision, finest specification and matchless management style and delivery. Formed in 1987, the Reynolds Group is “The lockers have been designed to look like items of owned and operated by husband and wife Jason and Emma Hall, who have collected furniture, with stylish mouldings and end panels, while three Investors in People awards, been we have striven to create an interesting, comfortable and ranked an OFSTED Grade 1 outstanding training provider and judged Beacon status, intimate environment in which to change” again for outstanding services to training – not forgetting the Entrepreneur of the Year accolade bestowed on it in 2008. stayed with Craftsman as our preferred concepts and designs. They don’t raise barri- The Retreat will open on 24 October and partner because their lockers last. They look ers. You are the customer and they’ll go that promises to continue that pedigree and to as good today as they did when they were extra yard for you.” heighten it even further. first installed. Fitted out in `patinated` walnut, the lock- “From the Victorian Basted House prop- “John Gibbs is also passionate about ers feature cornicing and other moulded erty, sited in 17 acres of beautiful parkland his business and has provided invaluable detailing in cream to add style and distinc- on the Weald of Kent, that we purchased last insights into health and fitness, challenging tion, says Jason. “They look almost like year, we’re establishing a 28,000sq ft club our established views about provision. standalone pieces of furniture,” declares that’ll be a radically different concept for us,” “They are no `mix and match` supplier Jason. “Craftsman mocked up an exam- explains Jason. – we want to be different – and their flexibil- ple before we went ahead and we knew we “It will provide something for everyone, ity means they will experiment with novel wanted them once we had seen it. Attention from boot camps and Michelin star-stan- to detail is so important.” dard food, courtesy of Mark Sargeant Marble and granite floors and limestone – Gordon Ramsay’s number one chef – to walls will be sure to add the wow factor and hydrotherapy and ice pools, heated foot summon up a stimulating ambience. The baths, spa, sauna and beauty treatments, ladies changing room, with its large frosted dance studios and state-of-the-art gym.” windows, has been conceived with “inter- The £8m project has included the creation esting and intimate areas” including soft of a new wing for the beauty, spa and chang- furnishings designed and built just for The ing facilities, Jason adds. Helping them Retreat. “Emma has a real eye for interior achieve their vision is Craftsman Lockers, design,” says Jason. who have partnered The Reynolds Group Lockers have been positioned where they since their first days. will be most convenient for members and “The Retreat will provide a homely envi- visitors to use, Jason stresses. “Not everyone ronment for members and casual visitors will want to change. Some will come pre- alike, with downlighting and chandeliers, changed, so Craftsman have fitted 32 smaller cosy bar and an intimate restaurant. We’re lockers, set into the wall next to the gym so offering total wellbeing here – a full social they can safely store their bags there, while a package with plenty of variety to keep cus- Walnut is further 24 mini lockers will hold keys, wal- tomers’ interest alive. prominent in lets, phones and other valuables.” Digital “Our clubs are heavily used so the chang- The Retreat’s locks allow customers to simply punch in ing areas have to stand up to prolonged, changing areas their four-digit code, while each unlocks rigorous treatment,” Jason adds. “We’ve automatically overnight.

Craftsman - the pupils’ and people’s choice

CATHEDRAL SCHOOL, LLANDAFF, IN CARDIFF, IS ONE OF WALES’ TOP-PERFORMING INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, BEING LISTED IN THE TIMES’ GCSE LEAGUE TABLE.

Padlocks were the favoured choice among pupils, who have warmed to their new provision

ne of the Woodard Group, insubstantial metal. They were big enough When the first day of the new school which includes such renowned to hold books but that was about all,” recalls year dawned, pupils were delighted to academic institutions as Lawrence. “Once we’d given the go-ahead for find that not only had the school built OLancing, Hurstpierpoint and the classroom we decided to investigate the idea a new classroom but also the locker Ardingly colleges, co-educational Cathedral of bringing the locker provision up to date.” provision throughout the school had School pledges “a Christian education for been transformed. pupils, coupled with a belief in nurturing “Everyone has a locker now, smartly and enriching each individual”. “The lockers have solved designed in durable light oak,” Lawrence Highly respected, Cathedral School reports, “each large enough to hold books, numbers among its core values those of our storage and security bats, sports kit and valuables. ambition, care, thankfulness, opportunity, issues and created a high “Mostly fitted in the new classroom, they friendship and achievement. have solved the storage and security issues Under a programme of evolution since level of pupil wellbeing” at a stroke,” he adds – each locker utilises a its foundation in 1880, the school offers the combination lock as lost keys were always a scope of provision you’d expect of such a problem – and have created a high level of prized institution. “There’s something for The problem of discarded clothing and pupil wellbeing. everyone here,” declares Deputy Headmaster school bags left in doorways had created a “Pupils feel reassured that they have some- Lawrence Moon, “from debating, archae- pressing need for more spacious storage. where safe and secure to store their belongings.” ology and chess to rugby, hockey, rowing, “I searched the internet for locker suppli- Not only that, the lockers are serving staff kayaking, cricket, netball and rounders.” ers, spotted Craftsman amongst several, well as they too have a home for their When the decision was taken to build a who then provided sample lockers tailored valuables and other daily items. new classroom to ease matters, Lawrence to meet our existing requirements, which “I can say with confidence that although met with the headmaster and bursar to dis- we discussed with our people forum. Their a big investment for us, the lockers we’ve cuss another longstanding issue. choice was clear – for Craftsman to under- chosen are the pupils’ – and the people’s – “Our existing lockers were made of flimsy, take the project,” Lawrence continues. choice,” Lawrence concludes.

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