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4 May - 17 May 2010 Circulation 23,035 (July 07 – June 08) £36m sports complex opens at University of Surrey

By Pete Hayman providing a training base for a elite sports clubs – including A new multi-million pound Harlequins rugby team and sports facility – Surrey Sports Surrey Storm netball team. Park – has opened its doors to Jason Harborow, chief the public at the University of executive of Surrey Sports Park, Surrey, Guildford, after nearly said: "The sports park isn't just two years in development. about top class athletes Facilities include an eight- however; this is a facility for the lane, 50m swimming pool – the entire local community. first of its kind in the county, "We have expanded on what which boasts a moveable boom was already a broad pro- to create two smaller 25m pools gramme of dance and exercise and a moveable floor. The new Surrey Sports Park was built by Wilmott Dixon Group classes that we ran in the A 700sq m (7,535sq ft) original university facilities and health and fitness centre, offer, as well as three exercise/ two cricket squares and eight are confident that the pro- equipped with 120 stations of dance studios. floodlit tennis courts, as well as grammes will achieve even Life Fitness machines and free Outdoor facilities comprise a two-lane, 60m sprint track. greater interest." weights; three multi-purpose three artificial turf pitches; ten Surrey Sports Park will be For more on the new Surrey sports halls; six squash courts football/rugby pitches; available to students and the Sports Park, see Sports and a climbing wall are also on two-small sided sports pitches; local community, while also Management Q1 2010, p. 29

MCC launches developer search for Lord's facelift Fort William Cushman and Wakefield appointed to secure company for major redevelopment scheme pulled Fort William Waterfront By Pete Hayman A cricket academy; a Lord's (FWW) – the company museum and library; shops and behind plans to transform Plans for a major revamp of space for exhibitions are also the Scottish town's Lord's cricket ground in planned, along with an waterfront – has with- London have moved forward increase in playing area at the drawn from the £80m after Marylebone Cricket Club Nursery End to allow competi- project as a result of the (MCC) launched its search for a tive games to take place and a economic downturn. development partner. residential development. FWW was selected by The club has appointed Subject to receiving planning Highland Council to lead London-based property adviser permission, it is hoped that the mixed-use project in Cushman and Wakefield to lead The MCC aims to secure Lord's construction work can start on October 2007, but has the search for a company that status as the 'home of cricket' site after Lord's is used to stage now advised that it cannot can deliver its Vision for Lord's archery events at the 2012 proceed as it had not at the St John's Wood venue. architects Herzog and de Olympics. Meanwhile, Cushman been able to secure the MCC proposals for the Meuron, will see the seating and Wakefield is due to draw necessary funding to 16-acre (6.5-hectare) site, which capacity increase from 28,500 up a shortlist of prospective progress the development. have been drawn up by to around 37,000. partners this summer.

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Green light for £40m Falkirk hotel plans IN THIS ISSUE New 200-bedroom property to be developed at Glenbervie House Hotel in Scotland 04 HEALTH & FITNESS By Pete Hayman Study reveals stretch risk Donyngs plans put on show Plans for a new £40m development at Glenbervie House 06 HOSPITALITY Hotel near Falkirk, central BHA launches 'manifesto' Scotland, have been approved Relaunch for London sites by the local authority. The Aurora Hotel Collection 09 ATTRACTIONS has been handed full planning Nurse museum to reopen consent for the scheme by Pier ride work nears finish ofﬁ cials at Falkirk Council, which aims to generate an 10 SPORT additional £15m each year for Twenty20 set for overhaul? the local economy. Liverpool FC up for sale Plans include the develop- The local authority has approved the multi-million pound scheme ment of a new 200-bedroom 12 MARKETING hotel; a spa; leisure and new auditorium for 600 guests Aurora chief executive Arts 'manifesto' unveiled recreation facilities and a grand and 16 smaller meeting rooms Stephen McLeod said: "The RFU targets black market ballroom, which will be capable are also planned. entire project will be unlike of accommodating more than Facilities at the three-storey anything on offer in the Falkirk 13 SPA 1,000 guests for gala dinners. Glenbervie Spa will include a or Central Scotland area and it Chevin Park Hotel revamp The ballroom will also be 22m (72ft) indoor ozone pool; will create many local jobs, in able to be divided into three internal and external roof addition to attracting people New spa for The Cornwall smaller suites – each equipped hydro pools and water facilities; and further investment to the with their own facilities, while a a dry sauna and a wet sauna. Falkirk area." 14 ARTS & CULTURE Neath hall revamp on track Work starts on £5.5m Durlston Castle restoration Audience boost for West End 15 PARKS & COUNTRYSIDE By Pete Hayman The Heritage Lottery Fund Six parks to share £13m has contributed £3.1m towards Lottery grant for Blaenavon Dorset-based ﬁ rm Greendale the project, along with Dorset Construction has started work County Council (DCC), the 16 PROPERTY on a £5.5m scheme to restore a South West Regional Develop- IMAX site survey findings historic Grade II-listed castle ment Agency and the Friends King's Cross designs chosen near Swanage. of Durlston. EGGLESTON

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IN BRIEF Study reveals static stretching risks Council launches University of Limerick research claims pre-exercise stretches can be detrimental Bromsgrove leisure poll Local residents in Bromsgrove, By Tom Walker Worcestershire, are being invited to have their say on the future Static stretching performed of the town's leisure provision as before workouts or sport can part of a council consultation be detrimental to performance, exercise. Bromsgrove District and even harmful, according to Council (BDC) will use comments a new study. to help shape the town centre Kieran O'Sullivan, of the regeneration project, which is University of Limerick, Ireland, being delivered in partnership told Leisure Opportunities that with Worcestershire County doing static stretching just Council. BDC aims to find out before performing in a match what residents think about the or before exercising is a bad town's current leisure services idea, as it could significantly The study suggests stretching does not reduce the risk of injuries and future needs as part of the reduces performance. consultation, with results due to "Many people might accept O'Sullivan went on to say to improve muscle strength, be published in early summer. this risk if this was associated that if static stretching has any but nobody would suggest with a reduced risk of injury," benefit, it has been shown to doing a weights session just New IOW running said O'Sullivan. "But there is improve flexibility. before a match as it depletes groups launched actually no evidence that "This effect is demonstrated in energy reserves, and reduces A new running network, stretching just before exercise a number of studies, and is performance short-term. designed to encourage people of reduces the likelihood of injury. likely to require several weeks "Similarly, if static stretching is all ages and abilities across the Instead, just before exercising of stretching to have a being used to improve Isle of Wight (IOW) to become we should do a warm-up significant effect in the flexibility this should be more active, has been launched. including some aerobic exercise medium-term," he said. "I practiced at times other than Forming part of the national Run and some sport-specific drills would compare static stretching just before exercise e.g. after in England initiative, Isle of that mimic the sport or activity to a weight-training pro- exercise and as part of an Wight Council has unveiled the we are about to perform." gramme. An athlete may wish ongoing exercise programme." new scheme after training a total of 23 local runners to act Fitness First re- as run leaders. UK Athletics £13m Rushden scheme deferred helped the council to train the opens first club new leaders, which will help to Health club operator By Pete Hayman offer flexible sessions that Fitness First has reopened enable people to run, jog or walk its first ever club in Plans for the new £13m Manor at their own pace in a number of Bournemouth following a Park Leisure Centre in Rushden, various island locations. £200,000 refurbishment. Northamptonshire, have been New features include a deferred by East Northampton- Council to help run dedicated spin studio, a shire Council (ENC). Swindon facility large sauna and steam The council's development Swindon Borough Council has room, monsoon showers, control committee has ruled confirmed it has agreed to work free DVD hire and a bar. that further time is needed to Plans will require alterations alongside trustees of the town's Fitness First managing negotiate on the exterior following the council's decision Highworth Recreation Centre in director John Gamble design of the planned complex. a bid to secure its future. said: "By making clubs an Concerns have also been Leisure water facilities; dance Highworth Recreation Trust inviting place to workout, raised about the travel plan for and exercise studios; and a asked the council to intervene as well as offering a host the scheme, while internal six-court sports hall also form after fears were raised about the of other services and modifications are required to part of the FaulknerBrowns facility's finances. Highworth benefits to members, we cater for theatrical productions. Architects-designed proposals. Recreation Centre, which is hope people will visit Working alongside Rushden The proposed venue is set to registered as a charity, is a joint more regularly and see Town Council, ENC's plans for replace the town's existing venture between SBC and the the positive effects to the centre feature a six-lane, Splash Leisure Pool and Centre Management Committee, their health." 25m swimming pool, a learner Pemberton Centre, with ENC in partnership with the trust. pool and a fitness suite. contributing up to £11m.

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Public display for Donyngs proposals IN BRIEF Redhill leisure centre set to undergo £3.4m refurbishment under RBBC scheme £2.7m to be invested in Leeds leisure centres By Pete Hayman A £1.9m refurbishment plan of Aireborough Leisure Centre in Reigate and Banstead Borough Guiseley has been submitted to Council (RBBC) are inviting Leeds City Council (LCC). Plans local residents to have their say include village-style changing on detailed proposals for a rooms, new changing cubicles, a £3.4m refurbishment of a revamp of the pool hall, a new Redhill leisure centre. reception and an enlarged The council and operator Bodyline gym. LCC's Graham Nuffield Health are behind the Latty said: "This report should proposed upgrade of Donyngs make pleasing reading not only Recreation Centre, which will for the people of Guiseley and see more than £320,000 spent Rawdon but the whole of North on new gym equipment alone. The leisure centre is set to benefit from an enlarged fitness suite West Leeds." The venue's gym will increase in size by 30 per cent provide an extended dance and changing rooms and improve- UEA Sportspark sees and will be moved to accom- exercise studio, while the ments to the building's exterior. increased turnover modate new equipment, while swimming pool is set to be Plans have been put on Sportspark, the University of a children's fitness gym, a retiled and improved. display in Donyngs Recreation East Anglia's (UEA) multi-million physio room and a Health MOT A revamped reception area Centre's foyer as part of a pound sports facility, has seen a room are also planned. and soft play areas also form two-week consultation process, 12 per cent increase in annual Other plans include upgrad- part of the scheme, in addition with feedback to be passed turnover to nearly £3m. ing existing fitness facilities to to renovation work to the main onto the project's design team. According to the Norwich Evening News, the 10-year-old facility is planning to develop a New outdoor gym concept launches in Edinburgh gymnastics centre, expand the four-pitch SoccerPark and build By Pete Hayman from a central hub on the city's an additional 25 metre pool. Mr Castle Terrace. Nicholls, director of PE and sport, A new gym concept, which sees Hour-long sessions will was quoted as saying: "The instructors guide participants incorporate 3km (1.9-mile) of university and county motto is on a full-body workout using running and jogging around 'do different', and Sportspark is a the Edinburgh cityscape, has the city, broken up with 'rat prime example of this approach." been launched in Scotland. stops' – using the urban Rat Race Urban Gym will environment rather than Phase one of Farnham make use of the natural and traditional gym equipment. scheme nears finish man-made environment to The concept has been Waverley Borough Council in form a circuit that will allow City locations will form a circuit developed as a result of the Surrey has announced that the people of all fitness levels to popularity surrounding the first phase of a £5m scheme to receive a 'unique' workout. provide a number of aerobic, annual Edinburgh Rat Race – transform Farnham Sports Centre Classes will run on Monday resistance and conditioning part of the international Rat is due to be completed in May. and Wednesday evenings to exercises, starting and finishing Race Urban Adventure Series. Poor weather conditions at the start of the year caused slight delays to the project, but it is North Somerset facility in management buy out deal now expects that the centre's new 90-station gym, enlarged The Health Club in Clevedon, North Somerset, The revamp will include a newly mirrored reception and revamped has been vought by personal trainer Mike Neck class studio, an upgrading of resistance swimming pools will open in and club general manager Jonathan Hughes. equipment, new therapies and an extension to May. The council has also The pair will take over the running of the the current mezzanine floor. confirmed that a "coffee club and have already outlined their plans for a The mezzanine extension is set to host a new house-style café" has been added refurbishment of the club, which is housed in a cardiovascular section and will offer views over the centre's facilities, with the Grade II-listed building. the town of Clevedon. new reception's layout altered to accommodate the change.

IN BRIEF BHA publishes 'hospitality manifesto' Naked Chef expands Organisation issues five priorities for an incoming government to help the sector Italian chain Jamie Oliver is to open his first By Martin Nash 'Jamie's Italian' restaurant in the North West at the Liverpool ONE The British Hospitality Associa- retail complex. The 6,251 sq ft tion (BHA) has prepared a (581sq m) restaurant, trading on manifesto of its own ahead of the ground floor with a the May General Election to set mezzanine, will open in June. out what it would like to see a There are currently nine Jamie's future government doing for Italian-branded restaurants in the hospitality industry. the UK, with a further four Representing more than scheduled to open by the end of 40,000 member establishments, June – Liverpool; Leeds; Covent the BHA has identified five Garden, London; and Glasgow main requirements of which- ever party takes office. The BHA is calling for more support for investment in the sector Cadbury's planning The first is to issue a new café chain commitment to take hospitality – to act as an effective commu- factory' new capital allowances Chocolate maker Cadbury is and tourism seriously. The BHA nicator with those departments scheme as being particularly planning to open around 60 said that, since the industry is when new regulations are damaging. It wishes to see cafes across the UK under the affected by the actions of being discussed. changes to make capital Cadbury Cocoa House brand. The almost every government Support for investment is allowances better suited to new move, which would see the department, it wants to see the also a priority, with the BHA hotel development and the outlets serving hot chocolate, Department for Culture, Media viewing the withdrawal of introduction of Tourist Growth afternoon tea and Cadbury- and Sport – if it retains Hotel Buildings Allowance and Zones in resorts with tax breaks themed items, is still in the responsibility for the industry the introduction of an 'unsatis- to help with regeneration. development stages but a deal to open the cafes was signed in Chain plans new January – before American food New hotels for Hilton subsidiary giant Kraft bought the company Glasgow hotel in a £11.5bn hostile takeover. Whitbread has acquired a Kraft is said to have given the site on West Nile Street, proposal its support but is not Glasgow, for the develop- said to be backing it financially. ment of its latest Premier Inn hotel in Scotland. Tourism industry The agreement with ING facing '£250m VAT bill' will see a vacant former Chartered accountant Grant office block converted into Thornton has warned small and a budget hotel in a deal medium-sized companies in the worth around £10.5m. UK's tourism and travel sectors It will be the first The group is poised to open three new properties across the UK could be facing a backdated VAT office-block-to-hotel bill running up to £250m. The conversion project in By Tom Walker openings joining existing warning follows a First Tier Tax Scotland to benefit from Hampton hotels in Corby, Tribunal which last month ruled the Business Premises Hampton Hotels, a division of Northamptonshire and at that Med Hotels had lost its Renovation Allowances Hilton Worldwide, has opened Liverpool's John Lennon airport appeal against a £7m VAT bill. Scheme, a government three new hotels in the UK. – creating more than 500 The VAT is due under the Tour initiative that has been Located in Birmingham; additional rooms. Operators Margin Scheme – an designed to encourage the Braintree, Essex and Shrews- The first of the three to open administrative simplification to conversion and renovation bury, Shropshire, the converted – on 16 March – was the European Union VAT law. of empty properties in key properties are owned by 90-room Hampton by Hilton Without it, traditional tour urban areas. Osborn Securities and man- Birmingham Star City, which is operators would have to apply The 210-room hotel is aged by Hilton Worldwide. about two miles from the city the normal VAT rules and set to create 50 local jobs The move increases the UK centre and is surrounded by an potentially have to register for when it opens. Hampton by Hilton estate to entertainment complex VAT in most EU countries. five – with the three new carrying the same name.

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Volcano shows need to target domestic market The Icelandic ash cloud has helped highlight the importance of UK 'staycations'

t's an ill wind... particularly when blown from an Icelandic volcano. IBut there's a lesson to be learned from it. London hotels – and those in the provinces – gearing themselves for a busy April saw forward bookings The Michelin-starred chef will transform the property's restaurants compromised and large-scale conferences wiped out. The cost to the London eateries to be rebranded UK sector is estimated in the millions. Although hotels gained because some Chef Tom Aikens to 're-fresh' Somerset House's offer British people transferred their overseas holiday or event arrangements BOB COTTON is By Tom Walker paillard of chicken and smoked to Britain, such examples don't chief executive of Loch Duart salmon. mitigate the large scale damage caused. the BHA. Leisure Two restaurants at London's Tom's Kitchen at Somerset In the short term, this will be quite Opportunities is a Somerset House will be House will be a more formal significant. Certainly, immediate travel member benefit of rebranded prior to their concept and will be the second plans have been disrupted and people the BHA, for your relaunch this year, following Tom's Kitchen venue in London. will be reluctant to commit themselves free copy call the introduction of Michelin- The first one, on Cale Street in to air travel if there is even a remote 01462 471932 starred chef Tom Aikens. Chelsea, opened in April 2003 chance of not being able to return on The River Terrace Café has and secured its first Michelin schedule. But in the long-term, this may be seen as a been completely redesigned star the following year. temporary, if expensive, blip. and will be renamed as Tom's Jerome Ibanez, Somerset There is, however, a lesson to be learned: domestic holiday Terrace, while the Admiralty House's general manager, said: and business travel (at £21bn) is bigger than the incoming Restaurant will become Tom's "We've been looking to re-fresh visitor market (£16bn); indeed, in many regions of the country, Kitchen at Somerset House. our restaurants at Somerset the domestic market is vastly more important. Only London, Tom's Terrace will offer House for some time. which earns more than £8bn from overseas visitors, depends informal al fresco-style dining "With Tom we have found a more on the inbound tourism market. with the menu offering dishes partner who can deliver this The message, therefore, is to redouble our efforts to such as a tasting board, grilled re-fresh with style." encourage more British people to stay at home for their holiday. This is where the work of the national tourist boards is so vital and where more funding should be directed in order to take IHG announces UK expansion plans advantage of the opportunity which the volcano has presented. The events following the eruption show how vulnerable one InterContinental Hotels Group a quick and flexible way to sector of the market is. Certainly, the inbound tourism market (IHG) has announced its plans get people back into work is vitally important and the numbers have grown at a faster to open 36 new properties and provide a much-needed rate than the domestic market which, in fact, has more or less across the UK during the next stimulus to the economy. stood still in the last few years. three-to-four years. "We're playing our part Indeed, income from domestic travellers on holidays lasting The hospitality operator with 3,500 opportunities in more than one night in Britain hardly moved between 2006 and – owner of the Crowne Plaza, the next three years, but a 2008 but then increased by five per cent to £22.2bn in 2009. Holiday Inn and InterConti- commitment from the There is potential for further growth and, although UK nental Hotels and Resorts government to support residents spend more than £40bn on day trips, we have a long brands – said that it would tourism would mean we way to go to encourage more people to stay overnight. create 3,500 jobs and help could create even more jobs." So it's time, surely, to learn the lesson that the volcano has boost the economy. IHG currently operates taught us: to redouble our efforts to encourage the British IHG chief executive Andy more than 4,400 hotels in holiday and business traveller to spend more time in Britain Cosslett said: "Hotels provide 100 countries worldwide. this year – as well as in the future.

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Florence Nightingale museum to reopen IN BRIEF South Bank attraction scheduled for 12 May relaunch following £1.4m renovation IWM to 'tweet' Battle of Britain celebrations By Pete Hayman Imperial War Museum (IWM) Duxford has launched a new London's Florence Nightingale campaign using Twitter as part Museum is due to reopen on of plans to celebrate the 60th 12 May following the comple- anniversary of the Battle of tion of a major £1.4m revamp Britain. The attraction will use of the South Bank attraction. the social network website to Located within the grounds enable 'tweeters' to experience of St Thomas' Hospital, the how RAF Duxford operated museum has been transformed during the historic Second World ahead of the 100th anniversary War battle, with tweets sent at of the iconic nurse's death. the exact time and date events Three pavilions explore the occurred. The Twitter campaign story of Nightingale – focus- The museum is dedicated to the life of nurse Florence Nightingale will provide visitors with an sing on her Victorian child- insight into how the battle was hood; the Crimean War and her activities for young people will a profession which we all rely co-ordinated, and how events later years as a campaigner for also be implemented. on, and it is fascinating to see gathered pace as the German health reform, while examining Florence Nightingale that the issues she tackled, such Luftwaffe threatened British wider profession of nursing. Museum director Caroline as hospital hygiene, caring for airspace in 1940. The museum is also located Worthington said: "This is a soldiers and the training of at the site where the inaugural special year for Florence and nurses are still hugely relevant." VGC backs Barry Nightingale Training School for the new museum is a very Funding for the £1.4m heritage centre plans Nurses was established. fitting tribute to someone who scheme was provided by The Plans for the development of a Interactive features – such as has contributed so much to Wellcome Trust and the Guy's new Vale of Glamorgan heritage touch-screen exhibits – have modern day nursing. and St Thomas' Charity, as well centre in Barry, South Wales, been installed, while a creative "Florence has inspired so as charity funding body, the have been supported by the programme of free arts many men and women to join Garfield Weston Foundation. local authority. The Vale of Glamorgan Council's (VGC) cabinet has resolved to explore Preston football Weston rides nearing completion the options and related costs for museum closes the scheme, which has been put By Tom Walker forward by the Vale Heritage Efforts to retain the National Centre Coalition (VHCC). Under Football Museum's (NFM) The design and build of eight the proposals, the VHCC hopes to galleries in Preston, Lancashire, rides that will be installed at receive a share of the £9m have failed after trustees were the redeveloped Grand Pier in available through the Barry unable to reach agreement Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, Town Regeneration Project to with the local authority. are nearing completion. help towards the development. The attraction did not meet The bespoke rides – supplied Lancashire County Council's by Stroud-based ride manufac- £300k extension for requirements to enter into a turer Gravitron – are part of a The Grand Pier will reopen in Oxford museum partnership that would have £3m contract that was secured July after a major renovation The Vale and Downland enabled the galleries to remain by the company when the Museum in Wantage, Oxfordshire, open beyond 30 April. 106-year-old pier was de- Also being installed are a is to receive a £300,000 NFM's research facilities and stroyed by a fire in 2008. 12.5m (41 ft)-high twin slide extension. The Vale of White the National Football Collection The Grand Pier's new flagship helter-skelter, dodgems, a ghost Horse District Council approved will stay in Preston, with a new ride will be a 300m (984 ft)- train, a 'crazy house' with 36 plans for the two-storey home for the museum currently long go-kart track on two levels fun obstacles and a 'groovy extension, which will include a being developed at Man- – one of the largest of its type house' containing a psychedelic, library, kitchen and archive chester's Urbis centre. in the world – with 22 electric three-dimensional light show. room to replace current facilities However, trustees have not karts, two of which will be There will also be two electric housed in the adjacent Legges ruled out talks on establishing twin-seaters. The karts will be trains, each able to carry up to Cottage. The museum is not a new NFM in Preston after the capable of travelling at speeds 32 passengers along the 400 renewing its lease on the cottage relocation to the Urbis centre. of up to 70 mph (113kmph). metre (1,300 ft) pier. due to its poor condition.

IN BRIEF Cricket chiefs to revisit T20 overhaul? £500,000 upgrade Working party reportedly working on plans to transform the domestic structure for Erskine pool Work has started on a By Pete Hayman £500,000 project to revamp a swimming pool in Erskine, England cricket chiefs are set to Renfrewshire, as part of the local revisit proposals for city-based authority's wider £92m Twenty20 franchises as part investment programme. Erskine of wider efforts to transform Swimming Pool will include a the domestic structure. new changing village, a poolside According to the Telegraph, a sauna, a vanity area and a new working party comprising reception and viewing area as the Marylebone Cricket Club part of the renovation, which is (MCC) and county sides who due for completion by June. currently own Test-standard The scheme will form part of venues has already convened Renfrewshire Council's Building for the first time. A franchise-based format similar to the IPL is being mooted Better Communities initiative, The newspaper reports that which will see the creation of the group has commissioned venues – similar to the Indian that operates and whether the sports hubs at Linwood Sports Deloitte to draw up a paper to Premier League (IPL). model we have at the moment Centre (£24.1m) and the Lagoon be submitted to the England A source told the newspaper: is the best model or not." Leisure Centre in Paisley (£7.1m). and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) "The group is looking at the It is believed the franchise over the coming weeks. whole domestic structure and format would encourage new New adiZone opens Proposals include a franchise part of that will be Twenty20 investment to help larger in Gravesham league incorporating nine cricket. We will also look at the grounds to sustain long-term A new adiZone – an outdoor teams based at each of the Test bidding system in terms of how development plans. multi-sport gym facility developed by sportswear company Adidas – has been Manchester United declared 'most valuable' club unveiled by Gravesham Borough Council (GBC) in Gravesend, By Pete Hayman Newcastle United have seen Kent. Located on the town's their worth decrease. riverfront, the permanent Manchester United Football The data used to compile the installation boasts facilities for Club (MUFC) has been named list includes income from the basketball, football, tennis and as the world's most valuable sale of broadcast rights, tickets climbing. Initially installed football club by US business and merchandise, as well as within London 2012 host magazine, Forbes. sponsorship agreements. Player boroughs, the adiZone concept is The club is said to be worth transfer sales are not included. now being rolled out across the US$1.84bn (£1.2bn) – more However, the Forbes study country, with the Gravesend site than US$500m (£325.2m) contrasts with a study pub- the first in south east England. ahead of second-placed Real MUFC is worth around £1.2bn lished by Deloitte in March, Madrid, which has been valued which revealed Real Madrid as Smith steps down as at US$1.32bn (£858.6m). Forbes list of the world's top 20 the first sports team to SFA chief executive Arsenal, Liverpool and most valuable football clubs, generate %400m (£346m, Scottish Football Association Chelsea also form part of the although Manchester City and US$532m) in revenue. (SFA) chief executive Gordon Smith has resigned from the position after a three-year Goals' expansion plans for 2010 remain 'on track' tenure. In a statement, Smith revealed that a number of Goals Soccer Centres has revealed that its plans to expand its UK portfolio remain on track, with different factors – including three new sites due to open during the current financial year. family illness – were behind his The football centre operator has unveiled sites at Liverpool and Eltham, London, during the first decision to leave. Smith said: quarter of 2010, with work underway at Portsmouth, Ipswich and Gillette Corner, London. "There are external factors that At the group's annual general meeting on 27 April, chair Sir Rodney Walker revealed that work need my attention. Stepping is due to start on three new five-a-side football facilities, while the first US Goals Soccer Centre – down, though, is something I under development at South Gate Park, Los Angeles – will open in July. have considered for some time."

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US-based owners to sell Liverpool FC IN BRIEF Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jnr appoint Barclays Capital to advise on club sale Council unveils Jarrow pool consultation By Tom Walker South Tyneside Council is inviting local residents to have Liverpool Football Club (LFC) their say on plans for the has been put up for sale by development of a new swimming US-based owners Tom Hicks pool in Jarrow. Under the and George Gillett Jnr, after council's plans, the four-lane, Barclays Capital was brought in 25m pool facility would be used to advise on the process. by schools, swim teams and Martin Broughton has been other groups, and not as a named chair of the Premier community pool with open League club in order to oversee access. inspiredspaces – set up the formal sale process, with by construction group Carillion

"numerous" parties already said IMAGES IMAGE: VISITBRITAIN and joint venture partners under to be interested in acquiring Hicks and Gillett Jnr bought the club for around £470m in 2007 the Building Schools for the the club. Future initiative – has identified In a joint statement, Hicks to owners committed to take Gillett, who agreed a deal to four options for the scheme. and Gillett said: "Owning the club through its next level sell his majority stake in the Liverpool Football Club over of growth and development." National Hockey League (NHL) Scottish fans call for these past three years has been Broughton added: "My aim club, Montreal Canadiens, last football improvement a rewarding and exciting is to try and ensure that we year, bought LFC with Hicks in New research carried out by experience for us. find new owners able to build 2007 but has faced criticism Supporters Direct has revealed "Having grown the club this on the club's recent improved from fans over the failure to that the majority of Scottish far we have now decided financial performance to help deliver a new stadium and the fans are unhappy with the together to look to sell the club deliver sporting success." club's current debt levels. current league structure in Scotland. More than 1,300 Clubs unite for supporters of clubs at all levels New complex to open at NICSSA of senior football in Scotland player campaign participated in the study, which A new campaign – Protect found 96 per cent would rather Football's Future (PFF) – not play opponents four times a has been unveiled in a bid season. According to the results to help safeguard youth of the study, more than 80 per development schemes cent prefer to play teams twice operated by clubs outside in a season, while a further 13 the Football League (FL). per cent would back playing Cambridge United; York teams three times a season. City; Mansfield Town; Rushden and Diamonds; London secures 2011 Oxford United and The new £2.4m centre will boast a number of 3G artificial pitches badminton event Wrexham have united to London will stage the 2011 launch PFF, which wants By Pete Hayman Team training facilities, Badminton World Championships, current youth funding changing rooms, conference following a decision by the policies altered. A major new £2.4m multi- and function suites and a Badminton World Federation. Current rules mean that purpose sports facility is set to catering service also form part Wembley Arena will play host to a club relegated from the open at the Northern Ireland of the NICSSA proposals, which the tournament between 8-14 FL immediately lose half Civil Service Sports Associa- have benefited from more than August 2011, which is held of its youth development tion's (NICSSA) Pavilion £1.2m funding contributed by annually except in Olympic years funding, before the rest is Complex at Stormont in July. Sport Northern Ireland. and will take place in Paris this withdrawn after a further PlayBall at the Pavilion will The complex is designed to year. Badminton England chief two years. incorporate a multi-use artificial provide local clubs, youth executive Adrian Christy said: The existing rules also pitch and an international- groups and schools with "Plans are already in development mean that clubs can't standard water-based hockey state-of-the-art sports facilities, to ensure that we stage one of protect registered players. pitch, as well as 3G pitches for while being available to NICSSA the best, if not the best, World five and seven-a-side football. members and the public. Championships to date."

IN BRIEF Manifesto sets out cultural benefits Football40 set for Arts bodies claim sector missing out as £2,2bn of grants redirected to 2012 Games London launch Football40 – a new concept By Pete Hayman labelled as the sport's answer to Twenty20 cricket – will stage its A manifesto outlining the social first major tournament on 30 and economic benefits of May with the London Legends continued investment in the Cup. The format has been culture and heritage sectors has specifically designed for the been unveiled by a number of legends market, with teams leading organisations. comprising 11 players on each Cultural Capital: A Manifesto side competing over a 40-minute for the Future calls for spend- game and including unlimited ing to be maintained on both substitutions. Former Premier sectors in order to ensure a League referees Dermot Gallagher lasting legacy is provided by and Steve Dunn are set to the 2012 Olympics. According The manifesto calls for more funding across the UK's arts sector officiate at the London Legends to the document, the arts and Cup, which will be played at heritage sector has already total budget, while the UK's and generated £800m for the West Ham United Football Club's seen £2.2bn of National cultural economy is the largest local economy – are also used Upton Park ground in London. Lottery income redirected in the world relative to GDP. as examples to highlight the towards the 2012 Games, with Increases in London theatre sector's importance. £300,000 to boost the Heritage Lottery Fund box office receipts and the Arts Council England; English Scottish arts scheme (HLF) losing out on £161.2m. success of Liverpool's year as Heritage, the HLF and the The Scottish Government has The manifesto claims that European Capital of Culture – Local Government Association announced £300,000 will be total cultural spending amounts which led to a 27 per cent are among the organisations allocated to a grants scheme to just 1 per cent of the NHS' increase in visitors to the city involved in the campaign. designed to support business sponsorship of the arts during Ofcom orders 2010-11. The New Arts RFU targets black market tickets Sponsorship Grants Scheme offers Sky to cut prices match-funding for first-time arts Media regulator Ofcom sponsors or firms that have not has ordered digital sponsored arts projects for at satellite broadcaster Sky least three years. to slash the wholesale cost Scottish culture minister Fiona of sports channels after a Hyslop said: "Despite the probe into the pay economic climate, attendances at television sector. cultural events and arts venues Wholesale standard are holding up well. definition versions of Sky Sports 1 and 2 must be Ultrabody secures sold to other cable énergie detox deal operators at a price The national governing body is clamping down on unofficial sales The franchisee of the énergie determined by the Fitness for Women club in Belfast, regulatory body under By Pete Hayman Twickenham being broken in Northern Ireland, has introduced the new measures. 2009. Sanctions will be applied a new revenue stream by Sky Sports 1 and 2 will Clubs, constituent bodies, from 1 September for the launching a detox programme. have to be sold at a schools and individuals have misuse of tickets, which The club's owner, Saima Akram, wholesale price of £10.63 been hit with sanctions as part includes the sale of England says around 50 members have each on a standalone of the Rugby Football Union's tickets on internet auction taken up the programme since it basis – a 23.4 per cent (RFU) bid to reduce unofficial websites and have been launched in January, equating to decrease on the current ticket sales. determined by the severity of 20 per cent of the club's 250 price – while service The national governing body each case. members. The 30-day programme bundles for both channels has revealed it has taken action Among the sanctions is a uses products from supplier have been reduced by after uncovering 17 cases of suspended 10 per cent Ultrabody, with 30 sachets 10.5 per cent. ticketing terms and conditions reduction in ticket allocation for retailing for £16.95. for international matches at England international fixtures.

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Chevin Park Hotel revamp progresses IN BRIEF New Sonas Spa treatment room created as part of first phase of £1.2m scheme Teen spa-ing at Armathwaite Hall By Tom Walker A new range of treatments especially designed for under- Crerar Hotels has completed 18s has been introduced at the first phase of a £1.2m Armathwaite Hall Country House revamp of its Chevin Country Hotel and Spa in the Lake Park Hotel and Spa in Otley, District, UK. Called Sweet West Yorkshire. Spa-Teen, the treatments The first phase, costing include a back massage and £500,000, included the skincare lessons. Two ranges are refurbishing of the hotel's 22 available – Mini Teen Spa for lodge cabin rooms, the 12-14 years old and Teen Spa, opening a new Sonas Spa from 14 to 18 years old. treatment room and creation of three new self-catering log ISPA unveils certified cabins in the hotels grounds. The hotel will now benefit from a further £700,000 investment spa supervisor scheme A further £700,000 will be ISPA has revealed further invested in the coming months Chevin Country Park Hotel The property's new Sonas details about its Certified Spa to expand the existing leisure and Spa general manager Enda Spa will provide visitors with a Supervisor (CSS) programme. club, create a destination Sonas Rylands, said: "The hotel has full range of holistic and A voluntary certification for both Spa, a further nine executive undergone a real transforma- therapeutic treatments, which spa supervisors and managers, bedrooms and to refurbish the tion. Along with the newly are supplied by Decléor and the scheme has been developed existing Woodlands Suite refurbished lodge rooms, the include Indian head massages, in order to provide education and function space. Sonas Spa is a great addition." hot stone and aromatherapy. resources for supervisors who may be new to their positions, or for those who are seeking The Clearing Spa launched at The Cornwall Hotel additional education and recognition. Once achieved, the By Tom Walker garden. With five treatment CSS designation signifies an rooms, therapies include a understanding of basic Part of the Bespoke Hotels range of exclusively-designed supervisory skills and indicates group, which manages hotels treatments and have been to employers that the candidate in the UK, The Cornwall Hotel created by products house Aro- has a strong commitment to Spa and Estate opened in matherapy Associates. continued education. There are February 2010 south of St One of the signature two ways to apply for the Austell at Tregorrick in the UK. features of the luxury hotel is a programme and, under both Set within 43 acres (17.4 collection of original art work plans, candidates need to hectares) of Victorian parkland The Clearing Spa is housed in by the artist Robert Lenkiewicz. complete the ISPA Supervisory and woodland, with sandy former 19th century stables The hotel has organised a Skill Builders series, with their beaches nearby, the historic permanent hanging of five manager signing the series estate was uninhabited for The Clearing Spa is located portraits, including two completion acknowledgement. more than 40 years before its in converted 19th century self-portraits, supplied by a restoration and reopening. stables, adjacent to a walled local private collector. The Connaught and Amanresorts' team up The Connaught, the historic Leisure-net Solutions releases headline findings hotel located in London's Mayfair, has launched a spa in Leisure-net Solutions has released the headline was the caller actually asked if they wanted to its new West Wing as part of a findings from its first spa sector call-focus make a booking. Leisure-net also sent email collaboration with Amanresorts. survey, which will be unveiled in full at the enquiries to 40 spa operators, which elicited a The spa combines the Asian- Spatec Europe event this month. much poorer response. Many didn't respond at inspired aesthetic of In nine out of 10 cases, the person answer- all and those that did omitted vital information. Amanresorts with a range of ing the phone had all the information that was The research took place throughout February other influences. Treatments are required. However, only 8 per cent of the time 2010 and around 50 spas were contacted. based on traditions of China, Thailand, India and the US.

IN BRIEF Gwyn Hall restoration moves forward Landscape exhibition £9m project to transform historic Neath venue into new arts and cultural facility for Welsh park Four centuries of the Welsh By Pete Hayman landscape, interpreted by internationally recognised The next stage of a £9m artists, has been put on show at scheme to transform the Gwyn Oriel y Parc, the Pembrokeshire Hall in Neath, South Wales, is Coast National Park Authority's set to start after construction gallery and visitor centre in St company Morgan Ashurst was Davids. Entitled The Changing selected to carry out the work. Landscape, the exhibition will An arts and cultural venue is include objects from the art, planned for the historic venue, natural history and industry which will feature a ground collections of Amgueddfa Cymru floor theatre with retractable – National Museum Wales. Bryony seating for a range of functions, Dawkes, partnership projects a cinema and a café. The new Gwyn Hall has been designed Holder Mathias Architects curator for National Museum Cardiff-based Holder Mathias Wales said: "The works will Architects drew up designs for years after the Grade II-listed meet the Morgan Ashurst team explore the impact of natural the new-look venue, which building was severely damaged set to deliver the scheme. process and human intervention aims to provide full access for by fire amid a similar £4m Council leader Ali Thomas on the landscape around us." people of all abilities and ages redevelopment project. said: "The council made a and will provide a major arts Neath Port Talbot County commitment last year to ACE publishes new facility for the local area. Borough Council also revealed re-build the Gwyn Hall, which RFO framework The refurbishment of Gwyn that a special event is due to be has been at the heart of the Arts Council England (ACE) has Hall comes more than two held to allow local firms to community for many years." unveiled its new framework for how the funding agency plans to work with the art organisations Study reveals audience boost for London theatres it supports on a regular basis. The Relationship between Arts By Pete Hayman from 17 per cent to nearly half Council England and regularly in the last 12 months. funded organisations (RFO) is New research published by the SLT chief executive Richard designed to provide greater Society of London Theatres Pulford said: "This report will clarity in how it plans to work (SLT) has revealed 83 per cent be required reading for anyone with groups in order to the arts of theatre-goers believe ticket working or interested in across the country. An extensive prices represent 'good value'. London theatre." consultation with relevant Conducted in partnership The survey was carried out stakeholders was held last year with Ipsos MORI, The West End among audiences of 37 shows, to help shape the framework, Theatre Audience found that The research reveals theatres with fieldwork taking place which includes processes due to three quarters of theatre offer good value for audiences between June and December come into effect from 2011-12. audiences thought performanc- 2008. The results follow the es were 'very good'. of 6.4 visits to shows during announcement that 2009 saw Basingstoke set for According to the study, 2008, while the portion of audience numbers increase for new Discovery Centre theatre-goers made an average tickets booked online increased the seventh year in a row." Basingstoke Library is set to be turned into a Discovery Centre under £1m plans given the green New digital cinema facilities for Edinburgh arts venue light by Hampshire County Council (HCC). The library closed New digital cinema facilities are to be installed The installation is due to be carried out in on 26 April in order to allow at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre after the venue time for the start of the Edinburgh Interna- work to get underway on the received a £245,000 Scottish Government grant. tional Film Festival between 16-27 June. scheme, which was approved by Operator Festival City Theatres Trust will Scottish culture minister Fiona Hyslop said: HCC's buildings, land and provide equipment to allow the venue to host "This project will put Edinburgh firmly in the procurement panel. The facility premieres, in addition to 35mm films, and will spotlight as a venue for movie premieres, and will open in late 2010 – offering create Scotland's largest digital cinema. enhance Scotland's digital cinematic offering." a range of improved services.

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Six parks to share £13m HLF funding IN BRIEF Three London parks among locations set to benefit from Lottery-funded schemes South Downs National Park status takes effect By Pete Hayman Designation of the new South Downs National Park – stretching The Heritage Lottery Funding across Sussex and Hampshire (HLF) and Big Lottery Fund – has come into effect as of 31 (BIG) have announced that six March. Environment secretary parks across England will be Hilary Benn announced that the awarded a share of £13m 1,600sq km (618sq mile) area towards restoration schemes. between Beachy Head, East Parks in London; Darlington; Sussex, and St Catherine's Hill Oldham and Stoke-on-Trent near Winchester, Hampshire, have received grants under the would become a National Park in Parks for People initiative, November 2009. A new national which has seen more than park authority – the South £150m invested since 2006. London's Bishop's Park is one of the parks to net Lottery funding Downs National Park Authority Victoria Park in Tower – has been established and will Hamlets, London, has been and volunteering opportunities Forest Hill, London, has been meet for the first time on 20 awarded the largest share of are in line to be introduced. awarded £907,000 and April, a year before it becomes funding, with a £4.5m grant Bishop's Park and Fulham Darlington's Brinkburn Denes fully operational. towards restoration work on Palace Grounds in west London Park will net £878,500. four of its most iconic features. has received £3.64m, while HLF chief executive Carole £1.9m grant for South The Burdett-Coutts Fountain; Dunwood Park in Oldham Souter said: "Now the clocks Pennines scheme the Chinese Pagoda; the Dogs secured nearly £1.1m. have gone forward, it's the Pennine Prospects has been of Alcibiades and the Old Burslem Park in Stoke-on- perfect time to get out and awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund English Garden are all set to be Trent has been handed nearly enjoy our many wonderful (HLF) grant worth nearly £1.9m revitalised, while new training £2.1m; Horniman Gardens in public parks." towards plans to bring the story of the Watershed Landscape to life. Funded through the HLF's Blaenavon secures £2.47m National Lottery grant Landscape Partnership Scheme, the grant will aid landscape By Tom Walker restoration, access improvements and heritage projects. A UNESCO's Blaenavon World community archaeologist and an Heritage Site, South Wales, has interpretation officer will be received £2.47m for conserva- appointed as part of the plans. tion and restoration work. The money comes as part of CLA issues countryside the Forgotten Landscapes election call Partnership Scheme, created by The Country Land and Business 130 different organisations led Association (CLA) has outlined by Gwent Wildlife Trust and the policies that need to be Torfaen County Borough considered by a future Council to cover about 40sq km The Big Pit Museum, one of the heritage attractions in Blaenavon government to safeguard rural (15.4sq m) around Blaenavon. communities. In a manifesto for The Heritage Lottery Fund Regional Park, the Environment ten Landscapes will significantly the forthcoming general election, (HLF) will contribute 60 per Agency and the Countryside improve the World Heritage the organisation has set out how cent of the funding, which will Council for Wales will provide Site and its landscape setting." the government can help the be spent over the next three the remainder of the funding, HLF has already made a countryside meet the main years on projects including the which will go towards wetlands number of awards in the area, challenges facing communities. conservation and restoration of and grasslands – a move aimed including funding for Big Pit The upgrade of nearly 10,000 historical features such as the at promoting the return of – the National Mining Museum miles (16,093km) of public Pwll Du tramway tunnel. Welsh mountain ponies and of Wales (£5.4m); St Peter's rights of way to account for The Welsh Assembly traditional breeds of cattle. Church (£104,500) and the St landowners' needs and improved Government, the Heads of the Torfaen council's chief officer, Peter's School World Heritage tax rules for tourism companies Valleys programme, Valleys Christina Harrhy said: "Forgot- Centre (£1.3m) are among the CLA's policies.

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IMAX scheme takes step forward Four proposals receive residents' backing for major waterfront scheme

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The website, email and search Bournemouth Borough Council (BBC) has engine for leisure buyers approved recommendations to draw up a planning brief for the redevelopment of the town's IMAX site. health & fitness The council's cabinet backed proposals to take the scheme forward on 28 April, after it was revealed that four out of the seven leisure Now over options put forward for the waterfront site

sport 5,000 had received the "overall support" of local leisure suppliers residents in a council survey. listed on our spa NEW improved Tropical gardens; a water park; an The council aims to revitalise the IMAX site search interactive arts, museum and entertainment hospitality scheme; and a performing arts space are BBC leader Stephen MacLoughlin said: among ideas backed in the council survey. "The council bought the head-lease of the attractions More than 3,500 people took part in the building, but we aren't able to subsidise council research. Plans for a spa; boutiques any attractions in its replacement. It's likely, theme parks and bistros; or a family play park did not therefore, that any developer will need to receive much support as standalone plans. include some more proﬁtable facilities." museums WBC Sea Change project bidders announced

Wyre Borough Council (WBC) has revealed the five firms that have been shortlisted for a £1.6m Sea Change project to develop a new coastal trail between Fleetwood and Cleveleys, Lancashire. More than 50 firms have been whittled down to five – Sweden-based White Arkitekter; BCA Landscapes; LDA Design; McChesney Architects; and Grit and Pearl. WBC's plans include an architectural structure at Rossall Point to act as a visitor Visit leisure-kit.net for the destination, while the Marine Gardens in latest news about products Fleetwood's Marine Gardens are included Fleetwood are also in line for an overhaul. and services for the leisure industry and subscribe to the FREE fortnightly product report To advertise your product Work underway on £5m Bexhill seafront project and reach over 20,000 leisure buyers call now on A groundbreaking ceremony has been the month and will initially focus on the +44 (0)1462 471908 or email held to mark the start of work on the West Parade promenade. [email protected] £5m Next Wave scheme in Bexhill, which Funded by Rother District Council and is set to transform the town's seafront. the Commission for Architecture and the Preparatory work is now underway Built Environment (CABE), the seafront subscribe online at ahead of construction work, which is development aims to improve facilities www.leisuresubs.com scheduled to commence by the end of for residents and visitors. or call +44 (0)1462 431385

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King's Cross square architect named IN BRIEF Stanton Williams chosen to design new public space as part of station renovation Dorset developer seeks more time By Pete Hayman The Trevor Osborne Property Group, has applied to extend its Plans drawn up by architects planning permission for a major Stanton Williams have been leisure project in Bournemouth, chosen for a new public square Dorset. Restaurants, a casino and as part of Network Rail's rooftop gardens are being £500m redevelopment of proposed as part of the Pavilion King's Cross station. Gardens scheme at Westover The London-based ﬁrm was Road, which has been held up selected after holding off more due to unforeseen circumstances. than 100 architects and urban Ongoing negotiations over a land design practices who submitted swap between Bournemouth

designs for the project, which IMAGE: NETWORK RAIL Borough Council and the Meyrick will create one of the capital's The square will provide a new open space in front of the station Estate, which owns the site, largest public squares. have prevented work from Network Rail has set aside Alan Stanton of Stanton Rail's redevelopment of the starting on the scheme. around £6m for the 7,000sq m Williams said: "The design will station will transform King's (75,347sq ft) public square, address the challenge of Cross and provide a wonderful Portsmouth greyhound which is due for completion in integrating the legacy of gateway to London for venue closes 2013 and will be able to existing structures on the site to everyone who uses the station." A greyhound racing stadium in accommodate up to 100,000 create an environment which Rachel Stopard, Camden Portsmouth, Hampshire, has rail passengers each day. functions seamlessly for the Council director for culture and closed in order to make way for Stanton Williams will work public and makes an important environment, added: "The new a major regeneration scheme with architect John McAslan contribution to the regenera- square will not only form an after the venue's lease was not and Partners and contractors tion of the surrounding area." integral part of the redevelop- renewed. Site owners South East Vinci, Kier, Arup and Carillion Victoria Pender, Network Rail ment of King's Cross, making it England Development Agency as part of Network Rail's King's group director and judging one of the largest public and Tipner Regeneration Land Cross project team. panel member, said: "Network squares in London." are proposing a mixed-use scheme near the M275 motorway. Council backs The venue was bought by the Preston scheme handed backing two groups from the Greyhound Chatham plans Racing Association two years ago By Pete Hayman Medway Council has before being leased back for a approved plans for the fixed period that expired on 1 A proposed £700m scheme to latest phase of a scheme April 2010. transform Preston city centre, designed to transform the has received the support of centre of Chatham, Kent. Living Legend homes Lancashire County Council's The council's cabinet plans dismissed (LCC) three main party leaders. backed proposals setting The States of Jersey's planning According to the Lancashire out the development and environment department Evening Post, an open letter opportunities that will has rejected plans for a new from Conservative council lead to the town's High housing project on the site of leader Geoff Driver, Labour's Plans are subject to an inquiry Street and Best Street the Living Legend attraction in Jennifer Mein and Charlie areas being revamped. St Peter. Revised proposals Briggs of the Liberal Democrats transport interchange is A masterplan for the submitted by site owner, the have signalled their backing for planned, with green travel town centre regeneration Lewis family, in January, would the Tithebarn development. plans limiting the impact of outlines plans for the have seen the tourist attraction The newspaper quoted the new car-borne traffic." construction of new retail demolished in order to make way letter as saying: "The develop- A new cinema, cafés, bars space, as well as an for 65 new homes. Initial plans ment would be located in and a new bus station are extension to the town's for the Living Legend site, which Preston city centre, a highly included as part of the project, Central Theatre in order to boasts a karting complex and sustainable location, where which was approved by Preston provide new backstage two adventure golf courses, were strong rail and bus networks City Council but will now be facilities and a café. first mooted in summer 2008 are already in place, a new subject to a public inquiry. due to a fall in tourism.

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New trust to run Peterborough venues IN BRIEF Key Theatre among council-owned cultural facilities to be operated by Vivacity Praesepe unveils bid for bingo operator By Martin Nash Bingo hall operator Beacon Entertainment is set to be Peterborough City Council acquired by Praesepe after the (PCC) has announced that a gaming group announced that it new trust will take over had secured a conditional responsibility for the opera- agreement. The AIM-listed tion of culture and leisure Praesepe – which currently owns venues on 1 May under a 54 sites across the UK – is set to 25-year deal. pay around £5m for a maximum Trust officials have already of nearly 67m for Beacon, as well launched the new 'Vivacity' as assuming £40m worth of brand in a bid to encourage existing bank debt. more people to use the PricewaterhouseCoopers advised facilities, which include sports Beacon Entertainment as part of centres, the Key Theatre and the deal, which is currently Peterborough Museum. The council hopes that the move will increase use of the venues under the ownership of a The trust is applying for consortium of UK banks. charitable status that will under Transfer of Undertak- that we can improve cultural exclude it from business rates ings regulations. services and to give local Downturn hits 888 and to secure other financial Trust chair Shelagh Smith people more opportunities to Holdings revenues benefits, including access to said: "Recent reports indicate enjoy cultural and leisure Online gaming operator 888 funding sources not open to that many councils expect activities in Peterborough." Holdings has reported a 6 per the council. budget cuts in discretionary Vivacity will be run by a cent drop in total operating Existing cultural and sport services such as libraries and board of six. The six members income for the year ending 31 service staff members have sports facilities. include Shelagh Smith, a December 2009 as a result of the transferred into the new trust, "However, our business plan lawyer and Richard Astle, downturn. Casino revenue with employment and pension has been designed to identify director of the Greater declined by 11 per cent to conditions set to be protected new sources of funding so Peterborough Partnership. US$118.7m (£77.9m) and poker revenue fell by nearly 28 per Camelot to be cent to US$51.6m (£33.8m). Ladbrokes to make French move However, the company's new sold to OTPP Dragonfish B2B division By Pete Hayman Canada-based Ontario performed well and secured a Teachers' Pension Plan number of partnership UK-based bookmaker Lad- (OTPP) is set to acquire agreements during the year. brokes has revealed that it has National Lottery operator secured a conditional joint Camelot in a deal worth Marston's sees positive venture agreement with around £389m. half-year trading France-based broadcaster, Completion of the Marston's has reported a 1.4 Groupe CANAL+ (GC). purchase is subject to the per cent increase in like-for-like The company will now make approval of the UK lottery sales in its managed pubs its first move into the French regulator, the National business for the 26 weeks ending market as part of the agree- Lottery Commission, after 3 April 2009. Like-for-like food ment, which will see the launch The UK-based bookmaker has Camelot shareholders sales at its Inns and Taverns of an online betting and agreed a deal with CANAL + agreed to sell their division grew by 2.5 per cent, gaming service regulated by holdings to OTPP. while Easter trading was "slightly the national government. gaming for the UK-based OTPP – known ahead" of figures for the same It is expected that the new bookmaker, said: "Canal+ is a colloquially as Teachers' – period last year. However, the service, which will adopt a brand that is synonymous with is the independent group group's tenanted and leased pubs brand name to reflect its sport in France. We believe that currently responsible for business – Marston's Pub association with GC, will be there is an opportunity to build administering the pension Company – posted a decline of unveiled later in 2010. a good business in France over fund of 289,000 active 4.6 per cent in like-for-like John O'Reilly, managing time as the market and and retired teachers. profits; compared with a 4.9 per director of remote betting and regulation develop." cent drop reported in January.

London figures return to growth Robin Hood - Overseas leisure visitor numbers increased by 7 per cent during 2009 not just a villain By Pete Hayman Release of blockbuster set to The number of overseas leisure visitors to generate tourism revenues London increased by 7 per cent to nearly 7 million during 2009, according to provisional figures from the International Passenger Survey (IPS). PATRICIA YATES Despite a 19 per cent fall in business is VisitBritian tourism numbers, the figures published by director of tourism agency Visit London revealed that stretgy and more than 14 million international communications residents visited the capital last year. Compared with findings for 2008, leisure visitor spend increased by nearly a quarter Overseas visitors are returning to London obin Hood – the Britain-based to around £4bn while total expenditure film epic starring Russell Crowe grew by 3 per cent to £8bn. tough year for the industry in London but Ras the outlaw – will be released Many primary markets – Germany (34 the provisional IPS figures reveal, for the nationwide on 12 May. VisitBritain and per cent), Spain (27 per cent) and France first time, that there are signs of recovery. Universal Pictures, along with other key (19 per cent) – increased, while the US "London has continued to outperform the tourism agencies and local authorities, market saw its first growth for two years. rest of the UK and we believe it is crucial to have come together in a partnership to Visit London chief executive officer Sally continue with our proactive promotion of maximise exposure for the film and its Chatterjee said: "2009 was an incredibly the capital." great British filming locations. The outlaw is an internationally recognised icon and our research shows New tourism body launched for north west 40 per cent of potential visitors would be 'very likely' to visit places that have By Tom Walker been used as film locations. This film was entirely filmed in A new regional committee has called for Britain and catches the real essence businesses to help shape the agenda for and feeling only British locations in tourism in the north west of England. particular could achieve. One scene The Visitor Economy Commission for from the new epic adaptation was England's Northwest (VEC) has urged filmed on location in the East Midlands companies and individuals to get involved along with other locations around in the creation of a new regional strategy. Britain such as Pembrokeshire and the As part of its plans, VEC has published its Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire. first white paper in which it presents the Leading up to the film's release we first in a number of strategic sector issues have hosted a number of successful that the commission is planning to look at press trips for foreign correspondents VEC aims to promote NW England tourism over the coming year. for worldwide media. They experienced everything Nottingham has to offer, from Nottingham Castle and the Robin New tourism role for Swansea Metro staff Hood Exhibition to a trip to Sherwood Forest to meet the Sheriff and a chance Hosts working on Swansea's new Metro The council is working with operator to do some archery Robin Hood style! transport system have been trained to First Cymru and training provider Gallu We will be undertaking extensive offer information about local attractions. to enhance Swansea's visitor experience. marketing around the world to help On-board customer attendants have Swansea Council's strategic manager promote Britain as a destination, while undertaken training sessions led by the for tourism, marketing and events, you can also look at our other film Swansea Council's tourism and marketing Frances Jenkins, said: "The transport links partnerships and how you can work team in a bid to provide tourists with to and within Swansea Bay play a with us in the future by going to: details about local amenities, facilities fundamental role in the overall visitor www.visitbritain.org/aboutus/marketing/ and places to visit. experience of the destination." brandpartnerships/film.aspx

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Assessing the skills of the sector Annual research is vital to identifying how the industry can raise performance

overnment agenda continues to emphasise skills as a key driver Gto raise performance in the economy and our employers have a vital chance to contribute to this The museum's customer-facing workers took part in the initiative through our research we produce. Each year, we conduct research into Customer training for IWM staff the sector to understand the latest barriers and limitations it faces and Tutoring forms part of bid to boost visitor experience the skills needs of our employers. The results of these activities, together By Tom Walker work-based learning qualifica- with data from government national tions in the heritage sector statistics, are now published annually The Imperial War Museum IWM director general Diane through a Sector Skills Assessment (IWM) in London has complet- Lees said: "Our priority is to report which in turn, is used to inform STEPHEN STUDD is ed a training initiative which ensure that each and every skills policy and practice. chief executive at saw all 200 customer-facing visitor to the museum has a This provides employers with a SkillsActive. staff take part in customer meaningful, involving and unique forum to express the skills and service tutoring. engaging experience. productivity needs that are pertinent to their organisation and The training is part of the "By tailoring the training to the sector, and gives employers a greater dialogue with museum's strategy to improve the needs of the business, we government and devolved administration departments across its customer experience and can offer a programme that is the UK, a greater impact on policies affecting skills and included modules on major relevant and engaging, productivity, increased influence with education and training incident training, safeguarding ensuring staff are as skilled and partners and helps us to lobby for substantial public children, disability awareness, motivated as possible. investment for qualifications, skills and training in the sector. diversity and retail operations. "With accreditation, staff have We all know management skills are particularly a problem The training was delivered in confidence the certificate will within the sector; however through the Sector Skills partnership with awarding benefit them throughout their Assessment research we add tangible evidence. The lack of body EDI, which offers career in the cultural sector." management skills presents a barrier to improving the quality of jobs and business performance within the sector and it is vital that, through our specific programme of management and Gateshead apprentices secure jobs leadership, and working with employers and key partners, we address it. More evidence suggests that the work on the UK Apprentices in Gateshead other facilities in the borough, Coaching Certificate may be having a positive impact, as the have been offered full-time with each candidate having level of qualified coaches appears to be improving although positions at the council- received training and half remain unqualified in the sport they coach. owend leisure facilities after qualifications in a range of The sector skills assessment provides an overview of the completing a local scheme. sport and leisure disciplines. sector and the workforce within it, explores the drivers and Gateshead Council revealed Gateshead Leisure Centre impact of the current economic climate, examines performance that 12 young people have manager Brian Hewitson and the impact on skills and current sector solutions available. landed jobs as result of said: "I'm delighted to be There is always an opportunity to contribute and through competing apprenticeships, working with young people the sector skills assessment, and as a result, sector employers with ten now working at the who successfully completed have a direct route to government – that has committed to newly-refurbished Gateshead an apprenticeship. I joined listening to employer demand through SSCs whatever party is Leisure Centre. the council in a similar way in power. The remaining two have and have been supported to The sector skills assessment reports can be found on our been offered positions at forge a great career." website now and you can contribute to our current Working in Fitness survey 2010 online at www.skillsactive.com/wif10

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CONTRACT MANAGER ACTIVE NATION - SOUTHAMPTON SOLL Leisure is a registered charity that manages wet and dry leisure facilities c. £50K + BENEFITS in Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. As a not for profi t organisation all surpluses are re-invested into our service. Our membership comes from all areas EVERYTHING STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION of the community and we pride ourselves on our customer focus and quality. Active Nation is a registered charity driven by its mission to persuade SOLL is actively recruiting for experienced professionals who can Inspire People the nation to be active. It is fast growing and dynamic and has recently to Feel Great! for the following positions: been selected by Southampton City Council to be its principal sport Operations Manager – Daventry and exercise delivery partner over the next 15 years. Working with This role is a crucial part of the business, heading up the duty management team DC Leisure, its campaign to positively benefit the City’s population and leading on Health & Safety (Ideally NEBOSH or IOSH qualifi ed) and day to begins in September, building participation in physical activity across day management issues. eight venues, although encouraging the population to attend a facility The successful candidate will be responsible for:- is only part of fulfilling the Charity’s vision! L All aspects of the operation of the busy Leisure Centre & Sports Park, L Exceeding the expectations of the local community whilst working within the WE’D LOVE TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH YOU performance criteria set out in the business plan. IF YOU’RE ABLE TO TELL US: s how you have already created a team of enthusiastic, Sales & Fitness Manager – Daventry responsive and responsible people to achieve remarkable results To be responsible for the day to day operation of the fi tness facility and sales department reporting to the Contract Manager. s what motivates you and why a new challenge might appeal to you. Key duties and responsibilities will be YOU WILL: L Provision of excellent customer service, L Ensure the provision of a dynamic and exciting group exercise program be passionate about sport and exercise, relish accountability s L Exceed the site’s sales targets in liaison with the Group Sales Coordinator for commercial performance and be unswerving in your and site sales team commitment to the highest standards of quality. L Delivery of the sites retention targets set out within the business plan. s establish vision and direction for this new partnership s develop terrific relationships with strategic partners Duty Manager - Wantage and deliver outstanding commercial results. As directed by the General Manager, supervise and assist in all operational aspects of the business. IN OUR VIEW, EVERYTHING IN LIFE STARTS WITH A Tasks Include CONVERSATION AND WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. L Management of cost effective staff rotas and supervision of employees Please tell us your story so far. Email your CV and covering letter to L Implementation of the company’s Health and Safety Policy attractions L Act as key holder [email protected] If selected, expect a call back from us. No agencies L Monitor plant and equipment and report defects. CLOSING DATE All positions - Salary: depending on experience. Closing date Friday 7th May 21 MAY 2010 Contact: Joan Evans, HRM, SOLL Leisure, Tilsley Park, Dunmore Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1PU, Active Nation is an Equal Opportunities Employer 01235 524524 mobile 07795 293079 Email: [email protected]

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A progressive company working in the leisure industry has Events Executive/Manager vacancies for self motivated persons. The successful candidates will require the ability to work, using Be a part of the hiSTORY their own initiative, on various commercial gym equipment. Electrical knowledge and full driving licence is essential. An excellent remuneration is available to the right candidates. Experienced Events Executive/Manager required for the most popular visitor attraction in the South of England. Cards in or sub contractors will be considered. The site runs an ongoing and important programme of events across a wide Please apply to: Martyn Entwistle spectrum of entertainment, history and education. Over 500,000 people visit this Servicesport (UK) Limited award-winning attraction every year, from holiday-makers, international tourists, Servicesport House children on school visits, groups and businesses. The Historic Dockyard’s Chorley New Road Bolton BL6 7JG attractions include Mary Rose, National Museum of the Royal Navy, HMS Victory, Telephone: 0845 40 22 456 HMS Warrior 1860 and Action Stations. Or email to: [email protected] This demanding position requires you to have proven experience in developing and staging large scale outdoor public events, concerts, festivals and in-door exhibitions. You will be responsible for scheduling, pre-event planning and logistics, budget www.leisureopportunities.co.uk management, sourcing and negotiating with suppliers and exhibitors as well as producing reports to measure and analyse event effectiveness. ® This is a hands-on role where you will need to be creative in identifying and leisureopportunities developing new event and exhibition opportunities, sourcing funding and news & jobs updated daily online sponsorship where appropriate and maximising income generation whilst still enhancing visitor experience to help continue the work of these Charitable Trusts YOUR 1ST CHOICE FOR RECRUITMENT & TRAINING in preserving the iconic ships, museums and artefacts. You will possess strong attention to detail, have excellent interpersonal skills working in partnership with NEXT ISSUE: key stakeholders and the ability to remain calm under pressure as well as the ability to prioritise a busy workload. 18 MAY 2010 Salary: Negotiable depending on qualiﬁ cations and experience. BOOK BY NOON ON WEDS 12 MAY 2010 Please send your CV with a covering letter to Elaine Arkell, PA to Managing Director, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Visitor Centre, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hants PO1 3LJ (Tel: 02392 728070) or TO ADVERTISE, Contact the e-mail [email protected]. For a full job description Leisure Opportunities team on please visit our website at www.historicdockyard.co.uk t: +44 (0)1462 431385 Closing date for applications: 16th May 2010 e: [email protected] 27 Keep updated. Subscribe today…

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Tel: Fax: Email: SPORT & LEISURE news & jobs updated daily at www.leisureopportunities.co.uk sport & leisure South Northants and Daventry School Sport Partnership Roade School, DCSF Sports College Stratford Road, Roade, Northampton. NN7 2LP Tel: 01604 862125 Fax: 01604 863912 Email: [email protected] Headteacher: Mr Ross Parkinson MA

! " Assistant Partnership Development Manager ! # ! Payscale; Scale 8 (Pts 32 – 34: £27,052 - £28,636) The salary will be Pro Rata # $ %&' ( )* +,- Fixed Term Contract to 31st August 2011 . ' (may be extended subject to continued PESSYP Funding) Term Time (38 weeks) plus six weeks 37 hours per week ! " #"$ %%%" ! " #"$ , ) / 0 $ ' Required as soon as possible. An enthusiastic, well motivated and qualified # manager to assist in the continued development of a successful rural School # ' Sport Partnership as part of the National PE & Sport Strategy for Young People (PESSYP). The Assistant PDM will work alongside an experienced PDM to manage a large partnership comprising 11 secondary schools, including the host Sports College, and 94 primary schools across two local authority districts. Full time CLUB MANAGER This post would suit someone from a sports development background who has the required experience, skills and knowledge. Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Applicants are invited to telephone Duncan Tucker, Partnership Development Salary: Competitive Manager, on 01604 863715 for an informal conversation relating to the post Owned by its 1,000 members, the East Glos Club is the prior to submitting an application. premier tennis, squash and hockey club in Gloucestershire. Please contact the 24 hour vacancy line on 01604 861188 or visit the school’s Reporting to the Club Chairman, the Club Manager is responsible website www.roadeschool.northants.sch.uk for an application form and for all aspects of operations to ensure that facilities and services fully information pack. satisfy members’ expectations. The successful candidate will be of graduate calibre and have a Only applications on the standard application form will be accepted and this minimum of 5 years management experience ideally in the leisure or should be forwarded to Mrs A. Duckett at the above address. We are committed private club sector. Self-motivated, you will be customer focussed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with excellent communication and leadership skills. You should are subject to the successful candidate undertaking identity and enhanced demonstrate a structured approach, solid time management and the Criminal Record Checks. Roade School seeks to meet general and specific duties ability to work with an Executive board comprising volunteer members. of the disability equality scheme. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. For a detailed Job Description and Person Specification, and to apply online visit us at www.eastglos.co.uk/jobs. Closing date for applications: Friday 21st May 2010 Closing date for applications is 15 May 2010.

Interview date: week beginning 24th May 2010 Great sport, great value, fun EG is an Equal Opportunities Employer www.eastglos.co.uk

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, conscientious and ST MARY’S WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE motivated team member to join our prestigious Sports Centre. This swimming pool and fitness suite facility is set in the private grounds of St Mary’s School in Calne which Assistant Manager opens its doors to community members during peak times. Other facilities include a dance studio, therapy suite, outdoor £22,221 - £23,708 per annum tennis courts and astroturf pitches. SPORTS CENTRE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Manager at Whitby Facility Officer Operations CALNE Leisure Centre, a wet and dry facility within the beautiful old town of Whitby £16,265 - £19,091 pa Full-time set between the coast and the stunning North Yorkshire Moors. You must have sound knowledge and experience in the day to day operations of a You must have relevant experience of working in the leisure industry and wetside and dryside leisure facility. Communication skills are also essential, as is hold a recognised leisure management qualification along with a RLSS NPLQ the ability to respond to customers. qualification and first aid at work certificate. It is essential that you have a leisure related qualification or the relevant operational As well as the above qualifications we are looking for someone with excellent experience. National Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessor Qualification desirable. organisational and customer care skills including knowledge of customer focused quality systems such as QUEST. Further details and an application form are available on request from the Sports Centre Office on 01249 857335 or via e-mail to: [email protected] Duties include marketing of the facility and its programme, responsibility for co- The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal records check via CRB. coordinating the activities and specialisms of the Duty Manager team, assisting Closing Date: May 31st 2010 in promoting and developing events at the facility, deputising for the manager wherever necessary. The Assistant Manager post will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES If you require further information please contact Chris Storer, Centre Manager, Principal Physical Activity Development Officer Whitby Leisure Centre, Tel (01947) 604640. £27,849 - £30,011 per annum Closing date 12 noon: 14 May 2010 Application packs are available from any Customer First Centre or by Bury Leisure Services (Sports Development) are seeking an experienced individual to work as part of the sports development management team and support the contacting Customer First, telephone 01723 232323 option 4, e-mail development of a new Bury Sports and Physical Activity Strategy and SPAA Visioning customer.fi[email protected] or [email protected] Plan. You will manage the Physical Activity Section within the sports development Vacancy details are also available from www.scarborough.gov.uk and team to ensure the service meets its key performance indicators. www.oneplacenorthyorks.com You will also lead the implementation of the Health and Physical Activity agenda linking with sport, community, health and social care partners to increase participation Application forms should be returned to Human Resources, Town Hall, St as part of a health lifestyle. Nicholas Street, Scarborough, YO11 2HG in an envelope marked “Private Bury Sports Development were identified as an 'Excellent' service through its latest and Confidential Application for Post TC101, Assistant Manager (WLC).” Quest Inspection. If you want to join an excellent team and feel you meet the criteria Closing date: 12 Noon Thursday 27 May 2010 contained within the person specification, then apply through the council jobs section. For an informal discussion about the post you can speak to Jackie Veal - Scarborough Sports Development Manager on 0161 253 5388. Hours of works are 37 per week worked in accordance Borough Council with service requirements and the Council's flexitime policy. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER An enhanced CRB is required for this post. Previous applicants need not apply. 29 SPORT & LEISURE To Advertise T: +44 (0)1462 431385 E: [email protected]

Recreation and Health Love sport? Love sales? Recreation & Sports Development Officer (RH0004) Senior Account Manager £20,500 per annum (Grade 5) Hitchin Herts (30mins Kings X) 12 month fixed-term contract We’re looking for an energetic, dynamic media sales Do you have a passion for sport and physical activity? professional to take responsibility for the sale of advertising An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and and marketing services on Sports Management magazine, enthusiastic individual to promote recreation, sport and as well as its website and ezine. physical activity within the Cherwell District on a Our ideal candidate will have a great track record in 12 month fixed-term contract. media sales, be passionate about sport and will enjoy You will be jointly employed by Cherwell District Council taking the lead in developing business and building on and the North Oxfordshire School Sport Partnership. our successes to date. Your main focus will be working with our partners to We offer a great package with a basic salary, commission increase the opportunities for young people to participate and bonus, as well as subsidised health club membership in sport and physical activity. You will also be required to and bonus holiday plan. establish pathways for leaders and volunteers to develop and work within community groups and clubs. Sports Management is published by The Leisure Media Company, the leading business to business magazine, web You should have experience of working within and directory publisher. The company, which celebrates sports development, working with sports clubs, its 30th anniversary this year, publishes a range of titles for sport & leisure schools and county sports partnerships. In addition, professionals working in all areas of the leisure industry. some experience of managing sports coaches and a good See our website for more details. knowledge of sports initiatives would be an advantage. You will be required to work some evenings and weekends, Apply on email, enclosing your hold a full driving licence and have access to a car. cv to [email protected] Please include the words ‘job For an informal discussion please contact Sue Pearson, application’ in your subject line. Senior Recreation and Sports Development Officer on THE LEISURE MEDIA 01295 221718. www.leisuremedia.com COMPANY For more information, download an application pack or to apply for the post visit cherwell.gov.uk/jobs

Our preferred method of application is online. If you don’t have access to the internet contact us on 01295 221528 leisure opportunities quoting the relevant reference number. Closing date: 14 May 2010. Interview date: 27 May 2010. joblink Book a joblink with us and we'll put your logo and company name on every page of the Leisure Committed to equal opportunities Opportunities website www.leisureopportunities.co.uk We positively welcome applications This advert will have from all sections of the community a hyperlink to your website, where you can list all the job vacancies in your www.cherwell.gov.uk company.

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Leisure Centre Manager Company: Trafford Community Leisure Salary: scale up to £26,765 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Closing date: 07 May 2010

Guidance Assessor Company: YMCAfit Salary: £26,614 per annum Location: London, United Kingdom Closing date: 07 May 2010

Healthy Lifestyles Officer UPDATED Company: South Somerset District Council Salary: £20,198 - £22,958 DAILY Location: Somerset, United Kingdom Closing date: 07 May 2010 Strategic Manager (Performance Sport) Activity Instructor (Running and Walking) Company: Loughborough University Company: Walsall Council Salary: Grade 7 £36,715-£43,840 Salary: £17, 161 - £19,126 pa Location: Loughborough, United Kingdom Location: Walsall, United Kingdom Closing date: 17 May 2010 Closing date: 07 May 2010 Activity Manager Swim Well Manager Company: Embassy CES Company: Trafford Community Leisure Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom Salary: £18,000 Closing date: 20 May 2010 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Closing date: 09 May 2010 Children’s Activities Co-ordinator Company: The Hawthorns School North West Business Development Manager Salary: £18,000-£20,000 depending on experience Company: The National Skills Academy for Sport & Active Leisure Location: Surrey, United Kingdom Salary: £35,000 Closing date: 24 May 2010 Location: Manchester , United Kingdom Closing date: 10 May 2010 Spa Therapists Company: Sir Christopher Wren’s House Multisports Programme Manager Location: Windsor, United Kingdom Company: Greenhouse Schools Project Salary: starting at £32,200 Spa Therapist / Receptionist Location: London, United Kingdom Company: Sofitel Hotels Closing date: 14 May 2010 Location: London , United Kingdom

Active Communities Development Officer Chief Executive of Zoological Society Company: Nottingham City Council Company: Bristol Zoo Salary: £24,646 - £26,276 per annum Salary: £80,000, negotiable Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom Location: Bristol, United Kingdom Closing date: 14 May 2010 Closing date: 28 May 2010

Sports Development Manager Visitor Experience Manager Company: Jags Sports Club Company: Bowood Salary: £24,000 (+/-) Salary: c.£30,000 Location: London, United Kingdom Location: Calne, United Kingdom Closing date: 17 May 2010 Closing date: 07 May 2010

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Developer unveils updated Chelsea Barracks plans New multi-million pound 'neighbourhood' to boast sports facility and public art under Qatari Diar-led scheme

By Pete Hayman ﬁrst gardens to be created in Central London for more than A new masterplan for a major 100 years. redevelopment of the 12.8-acre The former Garrison Chapel (5.2-hectare) Chelsea Barracks may also be retained to form a project in Westminster, London, "beating heart" to the proposed has been revealed. neighbourhood development, Middle East-based developer which is not set to be gated in Qatari Diar is behind the order to link in with existing multi-million pound proposals local communities. – drawn up by Dixon Jones A new masterplan was drawn architects; Squire and Partners; up after Qatari Diar's earlier and Kim Wilkie Associates. proposals for the site – de- A community sports facility, signed by Rogers Stirk and public art and a medical centre Partners – were withdrawn in form part of the residential-led the wake of criticism from the scheme, along with some of the Prince of Wales. The proposals are designed to link in with existing communities

Devon museum Hornsey Town Hall set for major transformation future secured By Pete Hayman assembly room transformed Administrators acting on into a two-screen arthouse behalf of Morwellham Hornsey Town Hall is set to be cinema and a ﬂexible perfor- Quay mining museum transformed into a major new mance and music space. near Tavistock, Devon arts centre in Crouch End, Recording studios; creative have agreed a deal to London, under proposals studios for artists and design- safeguard its future. submitted by Haringey Council. ers; a bar and café; and youth Simon and Valerie Lister Plans for the renovation of facilities are also planned, have bought the business the Grade II*-listed building, A new arts complex is planned along with a rooftop terrace. and assets of the Morwell- which was initially designed by The area surrounding the ham and Tamar Valley Reginald Uren and opened Capita Symonds has been building will also be revamped Trust, which was placed during the 1930s, have been appointed to project manage to offer outdoor courtyards as into administration in drawn up by architects John the Hornsey Town Hall revamp, part of the scheme, which will September 2009. McAslan and Partners. which will see the building's be part-funded by the council.

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