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The Beyond 2012 report, Chair of the Youth Sport released on 14 February, found Trust Baroness Sue Campbell PE and sport had benefited welcomed Ofsted’s recommen- from “considerable” invest- dation for a national strategy ment over the past decade on PE and sport. but said the Department of “From our own research Education needed to har- we know that primary school ness momentum from the teachers are not receiving Olympics and Paralympics. adequate training in how to According to the report, Only a minority of British schools organise and play competitive sport to a high level deliver an effective PE expe- one fifth of primary schools rience and this can leave teachers did not ensure all pupils learnt to swim, many “In many of the schools visited for the report, lacking the confidence and competence to teachers lacked specialist PE knowledge and the more able pupils were not challenged deliver the subject effectively.” only a minority of schools played competitive sufficiently because teachers’ expectations of Ofsted has commissioned a follow-up sport to a high level. them were simply too low.” report examining the quality of compet- Her Majesty’s chief inspector Sir Michael However, he said the report found more itive sport in the state sector compared Wilshaw said PE lessons often did not involve good and outstanding PE than at the last time with that offered in the independent sector. enough strenuous activity. of the survey in 2008. Details: http://lei.sr?a=f0o5O =le[`e^Yffjkkf :pZc\Y\XkdXb\j Zfej\im\gXibj Cfe[fe[\Ylk Love Parks, a project to conserve parks and green space across England, has A new cycling studio concept aiming to put received a £416,450 grant from Big a ‘high-tech spin’ on the indoor cycling phe- Lottery Funding to develop a network nomenon was launched in London last week of trained volunteers. (13 February). The new Cyclebeat studio has a Run by parks charity GreenSpace stadium-style layout and a motivating perfor- the launch of the project coin- mance Beatboard, designed to offer customers cides with their Love Parks Week, a more inclusive and interactive cycling experi- Launch event at the Cyclebeat indoor cycling studio which encourages people to organ- ence than those offered by traditional gyms. ise and attend events during the The concept offers riders an experience to a sample playlist. Meanwhile, the club’s summer school holidays (27 July which starts the moment they log onto the ‘Beatboard’ will allow riders to see their per- – 4 August). To date an estimated studio website. Having decided which class formance streamed live onto a board. 500,000 volunteers have worked to they would like to attend, riders can reserve Cyclebeat was founded by two London improve the country’s green spaces. a particular bike just as they would when lawyers, Justin Crewe and Greg Allon Details: http://lei.sr?a=q3O2f booking a seat on a plane, while checking out – both passionate indoor cyclists. their instructor’s profile and even listening Details: http://lei.sr?a=h9x6D DX^Xq`e\j`^elgXk G;=]fi`GX[#B`e[c\ jdXikg_fe\ Fec`e\fe[`^`kXcklie`e^gX^\j Kn`kk\i]fccfnlj1 > K_\C\`jli\D\[`X:fdgXep Gfikd`cc?flj\#Gfikd`ccCXe\# )+dFE$OZ\eki\kffg\e`eDXiZ_ ?`kZ_`e#?\ikjJ>,(;A#LB K\c1"++ ' (+-)+*(*/, The new ON-X community =Xo1"++ ' (+-)+**0'0 leisure complex in Linwood, \$dX`c1gc\Xj\lj\ZfekXZkj Renfrewshire, Scotland will ]lcceXd\7c\`jli\d\[`X%Zfd open its doors on 25 March. Designed by Cre8 JlYjZi`gk`fej Architecture, the centre jlYj7c\`jli\d\[`X%Zfd has been designed to be the <[`kfi region’s primary leisure hub C`qK\iip'(+-)+*(*/, and houses three pool areas DXeX^`e^\[`kfi comprising a 25m, six-lane KfdNXcb\i'(+-)+.(0*+ competition pool; a 15m learner pool; and a leisure AflieXc`jkj pool. The filtration systems 8f`]\;fnc`e^'(+-)+.(0*/ for the pools were supplied The centre, in Linwood. has been designed by Cre8 Architecture A\jj`ZXKXjdXe$Afe\j'(+-)+.(0)) by Barr + Wray. ;\j`^e A sports hall, squash courts and health club and 11-a-side games and grass parks for both <[>XccX^_\i'(0',)'(0/ featuring a 600sq m (6,500sq ft) fitness suite football and rugby. @ek\ie\k and four dance studios will also form part of In addition to its sporting facilities, the ;\Xe=fo'(+-)+.(0'' the complex, as well as five-a-side pitches and hub will also feature an adult day care centre. K`dEXj_'(+-)+.(0(. an improved athletics track on the exterior. It The opening of ON-X is part of Renfrewshire has been built by BAM Construction. Council’s £103m investment in local facili- GlYc`j_\i Outdoor facilities at the centre will include ties. Once the new centre is open, three Alc`\9X[i`Zb'(+-)+.(0(0 an eight-lane, all weather athletics arena, flood existing leisure facilities will be demolished. 8jjfZ`Xk\glYc`j_\ij lit synthetic football parks for both 7-a-side Details: http://lei.sr?a=1v0L6 GXlcK_fidXe'(+-)+.(0'+ J`dfe?`ebjdXe'(+-)+.(0', 8ee`\Cfm\cc'(+-)+.(0'( Ê ) I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj :P9 The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) and ukactive have joined forces to get more people active and to help national governing bodies (NGBs) understand the public health agenda – with a number of new reforms to be introduced in April. At an Alliance divisional meeting this month ukactive presented on the shifting health land- scape in the first step in the partnership. Duncan Goodhew at the Compass launch event Chief executive of ukactive David Stalker said: “By forging a working partnership KiX[\XjjfZ`Xk`fecXleZ_\[ between ukactive and the Sport and Recreation ]fijgfikjgifm`[\ij Alliance we hope to be able to share some of our knowledge of public health delivery, The Compass Association (TCA), a new specifically how to target inactive populations Ukactive chief executive David Stalker hopes to industry body looking to support and pro- and maximise local engagement in sport and ‘share knowledge’ between the two trade bodies mote physical activity and sports providers physical activity.” working with schools and local communi- From April NGPs will be responsible for the our combined membership we have a huge ties, has been launched this month. commissioning of community health services, footprint and I am sure we can really put that TCA has the backing of the Department such as emergency care, and local authorities to use in tackling ill-health.” of Education and has been labeled as the will receive around £2.7bn annually for the The organisations are currently working first to exclusively promote the interests commissioning of public health services. on a memorandum of understanding that of sports providers. Members of TCA will Chief executive of the Sport and Recreation will see their objectives more closely aligned. include public, private, commercial and Alliance Tim Lamb said: “When you look at Details: http://lei.sr?a=s4N1l charity/voluntary sector providers. Stakeholders in the enterprise currently include Sport England, Sports Coach UK, The Association for Physical Education, ,d`em\jkd\ekdX[\`eJgfikj:fXZ_LB Skills Active, Sports Leaders, the Welsh Football Trust and Sports Wales. Sport England is to invest £5m The association will draft and main- in Sports Coach UK over the tain national standards for competency next two years as part of plans and training so that schools and commu- to improve sports coaching in nity projects considering using a particular the country. provider will be able to check whether the Having secured the fund- provider meets required standards. ing, Sports Coach UK will As part of this, TCA will launch a pro- now focus its work in four fessional register of providers later this areas. These include work- year, in partnership with sector skills ing with sports governing council SkillsActive. The register will be bodies to support the develop- modelled partly on the Register of Exercise ment of coaches; supporting Professionals (REPs), also owned and run by county sports partnerships to SkillsActive. Details: http://lei.sr?a=e1w5R build effective local coach- ing networks; and increasing Sports Coach UK will use the funding partly on its development work the supply of high-quality and 8ggc`ZXk`fejlYd`kk\[]fi appropriate coaching courses, education and a strong statement about the importance of Jljj\oc\`jli\]XZ`c`kp development opportunities. coaching at all levels in increasing participa- It will also use research to develop and share tion, retention and performance. A planning application for a new sports insight to support the development of coach- “During the next two years we will continue pavilion at Bolnore Village in Haywards ing and coaches. to work with our partners towards the goal of Heath has been submitted to Mid Sussex Sports Coach UK chair, Chris Baillieu, said: excellent coaching, every time for everyone.” District Council. “The investment from Sport England makes Details: http://lei.sr?a=d2A6g The design, submitted by London archi- tects Milan Babic in December, includes a main hall, meeting facilities, a kitchen, NfiZ\jk\i:`kp:fleZ`cZfej`[\ijflkjfliZ`e^dXeX^\d\ek storage, changing rooms and car parking on the open space site. Worcester City Council is the latest local management of the Nunnery Wood Sports Developer Crest Nicholson provided the authority to consider cost saving measures in Centre and St. Johns Sports Centre to leisure land and some funding towards the cost of sports and leisure by outsourcing management trusts. Funding cuts from central government the facility as part of an agreement with the services. At a budget meeting on 19 February mean the council needs to save £686,000 in the council regarding the Bolnore Village devel- councillors will vote on proposals to outsource 2013/14 year. Details: http://lei.sr?a=k4N9W opment. Details: http://lei.sr?a=8e6f6 :P9 The ageing centre is facing an uncertain future :fienXcc:fleZ`cZfej`[\ij El]Ô\c[`em\jkj/d`en\ccY\`e^Z\eki\j :Xie9i\Xi\mXdgY`[j A six-month project has seen Cornwall Council will consider bids for the a number of Nuffield Health redevelopment of the Carn Brea Leisure Fitness and Wellbeing Centres Centre at its meeting this month. refurbished, refitted and Parcels of land, including parking areas expanded with medical clinics and the running track, could be sold to as part of a £8m investment. fund the refurbishment of the facility – Seventeen of Nuffield’s 65 the first in Cornwall to be run by a leisure centres across England and trust. According to a report received by the Scotland benefited from the council’s communities overview and scru- revamp, with at least £1m tiny committee, on 6 February, the leisure being spent on three centres. centre’s future could be at risk due to ris- At the Glasgow Central ing maintenance costs and limited financial Centre £780,000 was spent resources. Details: http://lei.sr?a=X2k1M refurbishing showers, redec- A total of 17 Nuffield wellbeing sites have received significant upgrades oration of the gym and spin studio, and the addition of a medical clinic, Managing director of Nuffield Health Laura CXeZXj_`i\ZfleZ`ckfZlk bar and restaurant. Kerby said: “The industry is constantly evolv- c\`jli\Z\eki\_flij Surbiton benefited from £1m spent on ing with bigger and better a common theme, new changing rooms, a sauna in the female at Nuffield Health we pride ourselves on mak- A proposal to reduce hours at Fulwood changing rooms, a K1 gym floor, new ing sure members have the right environment, Leisure Centre in Lancashire is one of the functional training area and a complete refur- as well as the best facilities and services.” cost saving measures being considered bishment of the bar. Details: http://lei.sr?a=j1R9c by Preston City Council as it prepares its 2013/14 budget. An increase in leisure cen- tre fees and charges was discussed at the NfibZfdgc\k\[feJfXiMXcc\pZ\eki\ 6 February cabinet/budget meeting and a final decision will be made at a meeting of Fusion Lifestyle has completed a £350,000 It is the second of two centres operated the full council on 28 February. redevelopment of Soar Valley Leisure Centre by Fusion on behalf of Charnwood Borough Preston City Council faces an overall in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire. Council that have received upgrades in the past spending cut of 6.4 per cent over the next A brand new fitness studio and health suite six months. Last year, Loughborough Leisure two years, and from the period 2010 to 2015 has been added while the reception and pool Centre benefitted from a new 75-station gym its budget will drop by a third to £20m. viewing areas have also been refurbished. and studios. Details: http://lei.sr?a=m6q0E + I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj :P9 Ki`Xcg_Xj\Y\^`ej]fiXhlXk`Zi\^`jk\i The Register of Aquatic Professionals (RAPs) has The contract will include the Redcar Leisure and officially been launched into Community Heart centre when it opens in 2014 its pilot phase. Owned and operated by JCDj\Zli\jZfekiXZk]fi SkillsActive, the scheme has Ôm\c\`jli\Z\eki\j been developed in partner- ship with employers and looks Sports Leisure Management (SLM), trad- to provide verification that ing under its brand Everyone Active, those working in the sector has signed a contract with Redcar and are fully qualified to per- Cleveland Borough Council to take over form their roles. It will also management of five leisure centres from bring together three award- Tees Valley Leisure on 1 April 2013. ing organisations – Amateur The scheme will initially be rolled out across England and then UK-wide The contract includes Redcar Leisure Swimming Association Centre, which is due to close in 2014. The (ASA), Swimming Teachers Association (STA) participation in swimming in Britain, bene- centre will be replaced by the £31m Redcar and Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) – for fitting both the industry and the sport. Leisure and Community Heart - currently the first time to work toward the development The four-month pilot period will initially under construction nearby. of one single qualification structure for each cover England, with plans to roll the scheme Other centres included in the contract aquatic role. out across the UK. Following the pilot, RAPs are Guisborough, Loftus, Saltburn and It is hoped that increased professional- will formally launch to the aquatic industry in Eston. As part of the contract, £1.5m will ism and standards will lead to increased the summer. Details: http://lei.sr?a=O0o5e be invested in upgrading the centres to pro- vide new equipment and to improve gym areas and exercise studios. /dK`gkfeC\`jli\:\eki\kfY\lem\`c\[`eDXiZ_ SLM secured the contract after Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council announced A new £8m swimming pool and leisure com- in Tipton. Facilities at the centre include a 25m, that financial pressures caused the local plex in Tipton, Sandwell is set to launch at six-lane swimming pool, 12.5m teaching pool, authority to seek a new leisure operator. the end of March. Led by Hertfordshire-based gym and fitness classes and dance studio. It is estimated that the contract with construction group Willmott Dixon, Tipton The centre, designed by Sandwell Urban Everyone Active will make savings of Leisure Centre occupies a vacant site at the Design Architects, will be managed by Sandwell £500,000 per year in running the centres. corner of Alexandra Road and Thursfield Road Leisure Trust. Details: http://lei.sr?a=z8Z5K Details: http://lei.sr?a=w8s7K :P9 8i\pfln\cc6 Melia Hotels International has launched a new luxury hotel – ME London – in Marconi G - I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj :P9 This year’s show will feature more than 250 leading exhibitors showcasing the most innovative products The show events will also offer guests expert advice I\kX`c9lj`e\jjK\Z_efcf^p BTE is the essential event for SportsPursuit has seen a marked increase an effective mobile strategy, to how an inte- retail and hospitality and leisure in revenue following their adoption of a grated platform is crucial to the success of organisations looking for the timely, relevant and personalised market- international expansion. right tools, solutions and advice ing approach. Attendees to this session will onR how to best run their business. It is a one hear how technology enabled 2012’s ‘New I\kX`c9lj`e\jjK\Z_efcf^p :P9 The grant will be used to create detailed plans ;\m\cfgd\ek^iXek]fi 99:af`ej]fiZ\jn`k_Cfe^c\Xkn`c[c`]\gXib ;\iipdXi`k`d\dlj\ld BBC Worldwide and Longleat A proposed Maritime Museum and Safari & Adventure Park are Archive Centre for Erbrington in Derry- joining forces to create a new Londonderry has been awarded a series of themed features at development grant of £278,000 by the the Wiltshire attraction. Heritage Lottery Fund. The four year plan will The grant will be used to create more see areas of the park trans- detailed plans to secure a further £3m formed in the style of the for the proposed visitor attraction, which BBC’s Deadly-branded pro- would see two listed buildings within a for- grammes, which include mer military site converted into a museum Deadly 60; Deadly Top 10s; and archive. The Heritage and Museum Deadly 360 and Deadly Art. Service’s archive of some 30,000 items The features will open would be opened to the general public in from 31 March this year and The partnership will include a number of themed features at the park exhibitions tracing the history of the River visitors will be taken on a Foyle. Details: http://lei.sr?a=y6C6D Deadly Safari adventure voiced by presenter Longleat CEO, David Bradley, said: “With Steve Backshall. so many amazing animals here at Longleat A Deadly Challenge Zone will also the new Deadly Adventure experiences will E\n8YY\pDlj\ld open in 2013 offering visitors the chance to give our visitors the chance to experience first f]:fjkld\kfZcfj\ pitch their skills against different animals hand all the exciting elements of the TV pro- in a series of activities. It will also feature gramme right here in the wilds of Wiltshire.” National Museum of Costume at Shambellie quizzes and challenges. Details: http://lei.sr?a=C4k7O House, New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway, is set to close due to lack of public funding and low visitor numbers. B`e^I`Z_Xi[@@@\o_`Y`k`fefg\ej`eC\`Z\jk\i The decision to close the site was taken following meetings discussing a range A new temporary exhibition, charting the Co and has gone on show at Leicester’s medi- of options for making savings across all fascinating story behind the discovery of eval Guildhall building. national museums activity. the remains of king Richard III, opened in Mather & Co only had four weeks to design, The attraction, which first opened in 1982, Leicester on 8 February. construct and install the exhibition, as well was shut for the winter and will not open in Richard III: Leicester’s Search for a King has as incorporate brand new evidence as it was 2013. Details: http://lei.sr?a=T1G1w been created by exhibition designers Mather & emerging. Details: http://lei.sr?a=L0l5q / I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj :P9 Carrick Spa on the shores of Loch Lomond has partnered with global brand ESPA to enhance the ‘world of spa and wellness’ at the resort. The partnership has seen the introduction of a range of c\`jli\d\[`X solution-led ESPA facial and body treatments, rituals, mas- sages, and wraps. Therapies at JKL;@F the spa are designed to deliver the physical and emotional therapeutic benefits. New treatments include the @e[ljkip$c\X[`e^ Advanced Enzyme Facial, as well as a ‘Hero Treatment’, The ESPA partnership will introduce a wide range of new treatments dXib\k`e^Xe[ targeting the back, face and scalp, and a Signature Rainshower Massage. aromatherapy steam, holistic studio as well as [\j`^ej\im`Z\j ESPA treatments aim to combine natural a gym and swimming pool. ingredients with the latest age-defying tech- Anders George, operational director nology. Carrick Spa features 17 dry and wet said: “ESPA’s launch at The Carrick Spa will N`k_dfi\k_Xe*'p\XijË treatment rooms, including a couple’s suite further enhance our spa offering, setting \og\i`\eZ\#c\`jli\d\[`X and a roof-top terrace with infinity pool. It the bar even higher in destination spas.” offers guests a range of thermal experiences, Details: http://lei.sr?a=Z3U2l jkl[`fn`ccnfibn`k_pfl kfZi\Xk\Y\jgfb\gi`ek =i\\_\Xck_Z_\ZbjXkDXZ[feXc[?fk\cj Xe[n\Yjfclk`fejkf gfn\ipflidXib\k`e^ Guests at Macdonald Spa Hotels can now get a free health check on top of spa treatments ◗ N\Y[\j`^e at 17 of the hotel group’s spa resorts across the ◗ UK. The Vital Health & Wellbeing Checks – >cfYXcJgX N\cce\jjJldd`kkfY\`eE\n;\c_` :fekXZkK`dEXj_ The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) Located 15 minutes from the Delhi National will be held in New Delhi, India on 5-7 October Airport, The Oberoi has been voted the world’s K\c"++ ' (+-)+.(0(. 2013. Originally slated to take place in Jaipur, leading luxury hotel by the World Travel k`deXj_7c\`jli\d\[`X%Zfd India, the venue was changed to The Oberoi, Awards for the second consecutive year. The Gurgaon in order to accommodate the sched- theme of this year’s summit is “A Defining ules of high-profile speakers. Moment”. Details: http://lei.sr?a=V9I0J :P9 Kfli`jdgifjg\Zkj LB\og\i`\eZ\jÊY\jkp\Xi\m\iË ^ff[]fi)'(* Spending by overseas visi- tors to UK in 2012 reached a record-breaking level of £19bn BLIKA8EJFE - an increase of more than 4 `jgfc`Zp[`i\Zkfif] per cent on 2011. Kfli`jd8cc`XeZ\ Figures released today by VisitBritain also show that there was an increase in the number of arrivals, with more than 31 million international ne of the main concerns regard- tourists enjoying a holiday ing inbound tourism to the across Britain – the best year UK during 2012 was that the since 2008. It is estimated that Olympics would deter nor- the increases were sufficient Fmal tourism traffic and that the number of to create 4,000 new jobs. people attracted to the Olympics would be The Olympic Games and the The number of inbound tourists reached pre-recession levels in 2012 insufficient to counter this effect. Queen’s Diamond Jubilee were This was certainly a realistic concern. partly credited with the increases, with the UK Latvia and Lithuania - as well as the islands of The UK receives around 30m overseas visi- also experiencing strong recovery from the high Malta and Cyprus. tors a year. If just 5 per cent of these visitors spending and vital North American (up 3.7 mil- December 2012 was a particular strong decided they’d stay away because of fears lion visits) and A12 European countries (up 2.8 month for inbound tourism with a 12 per over hotel costs, chaotic transport or that the million), also the strongest since 2008. cent increase on visits over the previous city would be overcrowded, it would have A12 countries include eastern European and December and a 15 per cent increase in spend. decreased visitor numbers by 1.5m. Baltic countries - such as Bulgaria, Romania, Details: http://lei.sr?a=j9k6x This decrease in tourism numbers would not have been able to be compensated for by visitors coming from overseas specifically to =le[`e^Yffjk]fiDfi\ZXdY\kfli`jd see the Games. The most successful previ- ous Olympics only attracted around 450,000 Morecambe Bay Partnership has secured The project will connect and signpost a overseas visitors. funding worth £490,000 for Bay-wide 200km (124m) ‘Bay Cycle Way’ starting in Had those 5 per cent stayed away, the tourism projects. The investment from Coastal Heysham. In addition, the scheme will develop potential loss for the UK tourism industry Communities Fund will be used to kickstart a apps to improve information for visitors and would have been around 1m visitors and project called ‘700 Days to Transform the Bay’, provide training places to support tourism £600m in revenue. If the downturn had aiming to attract more visitors. businesses. Details: http://lei.sr?a=L3i4B been 10 or 20 per cent, you can see what a significant impact that would have had. However, the provisional International Passenger Survey figures for 2012 show that E\nkfli`jdYf[p]fiÊJ_Xb\jg\Xi\ZflekipË this didn’t happen. Rather than visitor being deterred by the Olympics, total overseas visi- A new tourism body for tors to the UK were up 1 per cent during the Stratford and Warwickshire, year. And, more importantly, revenue was Shakespeare’s England, will up by 4 per cent for 2012. launch a campaign to promote While this doesn’t seem to be much of an the region as a rural escape increase, it is an above the rate of inflation destination in late February. for 2012, which means that inbound tourism The campaign will see it provided real growth for the UK economy. join forces with VisitEngland Putting these figures alongside the for a second time this year, fol- research that VisitBritain has undertaken lowing the Romantic Heritage that shows that hosting the Games has con- Cities campaign, which ran for siderably enhanced the UK’s reputation as a two weeks in January and pro- destination in many overseas markets and moted Stratford-Upon-Avon there is the prospect that visitor numbers among six other destinations this year will show a significant post-Olym- around the UK. The cottage of Shakespeare’s bride Anne Hathaway in Stratford pics boost. The Government’s aim is to The Great Rural Escape generate £3.2bn of increased inbound tour- Destination campaign will promote Stratford generate £365m in additional tourism spend ism revenue over three years. Given these and Warwickshire’s market towns among other between 2012-15 and create over 9,000 jobs. figures, I would not be surprised if this tar- rural UK attractions. Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Warwick Castle get was exceeded, especially as it seems that The marketing campaigns are part of and the Royal Shakespeare Company are this may be the year that the global econ- VisitEngland’s three-year investment proj- among the attractions the tourism body seeks omy starts to grow again. ect Growing Tourism Locally, which aims to to promote. 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'($"" # $# %) " ' DISAPPOINTMENT RESTRICTED NUMBERS BOOK EARLY TO AVOID 01462 433909 F: LPF Members: Non-Members: £45+vat. £90+vat Thursday 28 February 2013 - 8.30pm 6.15pm offices LLP, the At of Fladgate www.leisurepropertyforum.org 01462 471932 magazine regular LPF columns, tenders, for sale adverts for LPF columns, tenders, and propertyregular news Regular networking opportunities networking Regular Access to the full listing of all our members the to Access A 10% discount on property advertising A 10% Opportunities in Leisure Members’ rates to LPF seminars and events to Members’ rates Complimentary places at some events A full programme of leisure property related early evening seminars property early of leisure evening A full programme related mailbox your straight to email bulletin, delivered LPF monthly A dedicated Opportunities Leisure subscription to A free magazine, which features industry and other Details of forthcoming on our website LPF events dates Property Forum Property The Leisure Leisure The L L L L L L MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: L L L Michael Emmerson, LPF Administration E: T: TO BOOK A PLACE AT THE SEMINAR OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP CONTACT: W: TED SCHAMA, Joint Managing Partner, Shelly Sandzer TED SCHAMA, Joint Managing Partner, and put into in shopping centres history back at the will look of food Ted in the food and consider that s centres in today relevance their context experience. define the even may future BRANDON STEPHENS, Managing Director, Tortilla BRANDON STEPHENS, Managing Director, propertyThe challenges of securing quality restaurant locations in 2013. in identifying, negotiating challenges involved Brandon will discuss the number of locations at a time when the and securing quality restaurant the He will examine between. and far few are construction projects new competitors councils, investors, from restaurateurs by faced pressures the on where his views and will also provide alike and landlords coming years. be headed in the property may restaurant market ASHLEY BLAKE, Portfolio Management at Land Head of Retail Securities has changed in shopping of leisure role the how will examine Ashley and opportunities pressures current and detail the driving retail centres sector leisure of the view their re-examine to and developers Landlords Land Securities the He will use case-studies from and its operators. life. portfolio issues to bring the to This seminar will analyse the role of food and leisure in shopping This seminar will analyse the role of food operatorscentres from the perspective and agents. of investors, Join the LPF Street, Queen Great 16 5DG London WC2B Fee: Fee: Date: Date: Time: Place: EVENING SEMINAR: Shopping Centres Leisure in GIFG GcXejjlYd`kk\[]fie\n/%.dJlii\pZ\eki\ Plans for a £8.7m leisure, community and youth cen- tre have been submitted to Reigate & Banstead Borough Council (RBBC) for a site at Merland Rise, Surrey. The development would The K2 is set to receive £65,000 redevelopment include a 25m six-lane swim- ming pool, teaching pool, :iXnc\pc\`jli\Z\eki\j\k 50-station gym, dance and ]fidXafikiXej]fidXk`fe exercise studios, four-court sports hall, football pitches, K2 Crawley leisure centre in West Sussex café, crèche and wet and dry is set for a £650,000 reconfiguration that changing studios. will see the centre house a new music and An application for 130 new Facilities at the centre will include a swimming pool and large gym comedy venue. Other plans for K2 include homes on the site of the exist- an expansion of the gymnastics hall with a ing Banstead Leisure Centre, which would The outcome of the application will be second gymnastics floor space and a new remain open until replacement facilities were decided in spring and, if approved, work to three-tier soft play area. open - forecast for autumn 2014. build the centre will begin in autumn. The The council’s proposed changes would Councillor Natalie Bramhall said the rede- development is being funded by a joint ven- also see the removal of its indoor bowls velopment of the old leisure centre would help ture between the RBBC and the Surrey County green. Crawley Borough Council, which pay for the new facilities. Council. Details: http://lei.sr?a=X8D6t held a public consultation on the project, said that the majority of people support the plans. Details: http://lei.sr?a=R8A6O .-%+d>88jkX[`ld[\j`^ejlem\`c\[ I\kX`c\ogXej`fej\kkf Ulster Gaelic Athletics i\gcXZ\Jle[\icXe[Z\eki\ Association (GAA) has launched a new design for Crowtree Leisure Centre in Sunderland is the multi-million pound set to close making way for more shops in Casement Park Stadium, the city centre, pending council approval. which will be developed by The facility, built in the 1970s, includes Olympic stadium designers squash courts, trampolining, a bowls Populous. The redeveloped hall, and studios for gymnastics, dance West Belfast stadium will and karate. Subject to Cabinet approval cost in excess of £76.4m, in March the centre will be partially which is being funded by demolished to make way for an expan- the NI Executive through sion of the adjacent Bridges shopping Department of Culture, Arts centre to improve the offer for shop- and Leisure (£61.4m) and pers in Sunderland and to create jobs. GAA (£15m). Details: http://lei.sr?a=Z3h2w The project will include The stadium will be designed by Olympic stadium designers Populous a new 38,000-seated sta- dium on the existing Casement site with the Other features will include a new playing sur- E\nc\`jli\]XZ`c`k`\j]fi full demolition and disposal of the existing face to established GAA standards, development N\jkYi`[^\GXib Casement Park Facilities. The Casement Park of corporate and community facilities, all ancil- Stadium Project Board, which manages the lary facilities including player facilities, warm Plans to develop new leisure facilities, project on behalf of Ulster GAA, expects the up area, medical and safety facilities, crowd including a 25m swimming pool and fit- stadium to be open in time to host the 2016 control centre, event management suite and ness centre, are underway at Westbridge GAA Ulster Final. press centre. Details: http://lei.sr?a=B8j6Z Park in Stone, Staffordshire. Stafford Borough Council is launch- ing a public consultation on the proposed I\X[`e^=:kfi\jlYd`kDX[\ajb`JkX[`ldgifgfjXcj development that includes plans for aero- bic studios and new children and teenage Reading Football Club will resubmit plans 24,500 to 38,000 but building would have to play facilities. The borough council said to expand Madejski Stadium in Berkshire as have commenced by November, which the club that the main part of the park’s green space planning permission for an expansion submit- says will not happen. Sir John Madejski, who will be preserved and the open space and ted in 2007 has expired. owns the club, said the expansion would only event space for festivals will be retained and The application would have allowed the club go ahead if the club remained in the premier improved. Details: http://lei.sr?a=a6K2C to increase its capacity at the stadium from league. Details: http://lei.sr?a=c1o5R () I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj :P9 -POEPOt#SJTUPMt-FFETt-JWFSQPPMt.BODIFTUFSt1MZNPVUIt4PVUIBNQUPO 0207 955 8454 XXXFEXBSETZNNPOTDPN KF8;M fi\dX`c Alan Plumb gifg\ikp7c\`jli\d\[`X%Zfd +44 (0) 1865 269000 [email protected] savills.co.uk/leisure savills.com =fid\dY\ij_`g`e]fidXk`fe C<@JLI<GIFG >\kk`e^`ekfc\`jli\ N_`c\k_\i\jkf]k_\LB\Zfefdp`ji\Zfm\i`e^jcfncp#k_\Ôke\jj`e[ljkip`j Yffd`e^%C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jjgfb\kf`e[ljkip\og\ikjXe[i\Z\ekjZ_ffc c\Xm\ij]fiX[m`Z\fe_fnkfY\jkj\Zli\k_XkÔijkafY`ek_`j^ifnk_j\Zkfi hat a diff erence a year makes. In >\kk`e^`ej_Xg\ Stuart said: “In the early 1990s, the indus- our school leaver special issue But how then, do you approach a career in try came under much scrutiny following a W of February 2012, we featured a this growing market? Trends are increas- damning Which? report which basically said Offi ce for National Statistics (ONS) report, ingly fast moving and when choosing a all fi tness instructors were a bunch of cow- which showed that unemployment in the UK training course, how do you know what will boys with little or no qualifi cations. had reached a 16-year high in January 2012. stand you in good stead – not just today “At the time, the sector was faced with a Roll forward 12 months and it is clear that but in the future too? According to Debra call from government to either be regulated the ‘green shoots’ of recovery are fi nally visi- Stuart, CEO of Premier Training, the health or self-regulate. Th e fi tness industry agreed ble. Although we aren’t out of the woods yet, and fi tness industry has become much more to self-regulate and as such the REPs was set there is evidence that the active leisure sector professional thanks to the setting up of the up. REPs has certainly helped set minimum is growing faster than most. Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). entry standards for education in the sector BXicJd`k_ industry helped me massively as you have to keep these attributes when waking up at 6am all the way Where are you working and through to fi nishing at 9pm so that my members :8J<JKL;P what is your position? get the best experience regardless of time of day. Lead coach/fi tness manager at David Lloyd What training courses did you undertake? Leisure, Hatfi eld I did my course through Moulton College to get What does your day-to-day role include? my REPs level 3 personal training. to assist this I have a few roles within my job role. I have one- I got boxing, spinning and circuit qualifi cations. to-ones with all the personal trainers that work at Here at David Lloyd I fi nd the company the club to make sure there on target with growing supports the trainers very well sending you on there business and servicing our members. I also powerplate, Vipr, PTA Globel, Les Mills and manage gym budgets relating to hitting monthly many other training courses. targets on personal training, employing personal trainers to ser- Any advice for school leavers looking to get into the industry? vice the fl oor etc. My biggest advice for all school leavers is to get their qualifi ca- What attracted you to the leisure industry? tions and then apply for jobs at big operators – such as David I’ve always been interested in sport from a young age – especially Lloyd or Virgin Active. Th ey have systems set up that give people rugby, spending seven years in the Northampton Saints academy. new to the industry the best start to learn the industry etc. But to However could not pursue any further in my career and chose to get in these clubs can be hard. So my advice is to show be in a job which I would stay active and also be able to use my that you are charismatic, professional, self motivated and have a experience that I had learnt through good knowledge of the club you my academy years. are applying for. How easy was it to fi nd a job? What are the best aspects of the lei- In the leisure industry there are so ÈK_\i\`jefY\kk\i]\\c`e^ sure industry? many possibilities when applying for Being a personal trainer/fi tness man- a job for example David Lloyd, Virgin k_Xen`ke\jj`e^Xg\ijfe ager – once you have done the long Active, council gyms, cruise ships, ]`eXccpXZ_`\m`e^k_\`i^fXcjÉ hard work to get there – is the best job freelance etc so to fi nd a job its easy. you could possibly have. However, with the many people quali- Being in a environment which is active fying as a personal trainer getting these and fun is really motivating but the jobs is hard as you will be up against 15 people for one position. fact that you can quite literally change peoples’ lives is priceless. How did you enter the industry aft er leaving school? Our job is to achieve peoples’ goals and you get to work with Aft er leaving Moulton College I found it rather easy as being in them each week. Th ere is no better feeling than witnessing the the AASE programme at college we had to be professional and person you are helping fi nally achieving his or her time/image/ committed to our work and training. Applying this to the fi tness weight loss goal. You see directly how much you can aff ect lives. (+ I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj :P9 and gone some way to maintaining those has done, almost as a by-product, has given In other words, it is pretty clear that standards through its record of members’ us quality data on the skills gaps within our whatever your choice of training, it is continued professional development.” sector and there lies the challenge for the paramount that you are aware of the Julian Leybourne, CEO of ICON future. Th ere is a desperate need for our increasing importance of REPs and the Training, agrees. “REPs is certainly up there sector to take a lead and decide what good role it plays in the industry. Being REPs- as being an infl uencing factor and what this qualifi cations look like.” accredited does mark you out as somebody :8J<JKL;P I work at Sherwood Academy Sports Centre job at my local gym which has enabled me to in Gedling, Nottingham. My offi cial title is fi t- do so much more. ness consultant, but I also personal train there Th e confi dence I also gained whilst working as well as run my own boxercise class. with others on practical days in the course has What does your day-to-day role include? meant that I am now running my own classes, My role includes greeting people as they come something that I have wanted to achieve since into the facility, providing inductions, personal training working in the industry. My knowledge has allowed me to take sessions and classes for members and also keeping the that next step in my career, something that I will always value facilities in top condition by cleaning equipment and from the course content. keeping everywhere secure. How easy was it to fi nd a job in leisure? What training courses did you undertake? Luckily, I was training at the gym where I now work, and Initially when I left school I wanted to go into the media indus- because I gained rapport with the members by just training try, so I went to college to study my A-Levels. I always had an there, they were keen to give me the job! So, I would just say, interest in sport so I continued going to the gym six times a train in gyms, talk to people in gyms about your passion for the week. When I completed my A-Levels I then went to univer- industry and who knows where it can get you! sity, however, a couple of months into the course I decided the Any advice for school leavers looking to get into the industry? environment wasn’t for me and had I would say, get into the gyms, get to to make the brave decision of leaving know how they work and see if you my course. actually would thrive from the kind of By this time though, I had a job at È8cnXpj[fpflii\j\XiZ_ environment. my local gym which provided another Doing your research would also career path for me. My passion for feZflij\jXe[dXb\jli\ be a massive pointer, you might feel sport had always been there so I made pflbefnn_Xkk_\pf]]\iÉ that you would like to work in a big plans to become a personal trainer. gym, but in fact turn out to be some- Following research, I planned to go one who prefers that interaction on and study with Th e Training Room at a deeper scale, so would work well in their centre in Nottingham. It seemed a quick and convenient a smaller gym. Not only that, but do your research on courses route to getting me that all important PT qualifi cation! and look at what they off er. My course off ered class qualifi ca- How useful was the course? Do you think it gave you a good tions too, which off ered me no end of benefi ts! Just explore your grounding for a career in leisure? choices and see what you prefer before diving into the industry My six weeks with Th e Training Room provided me with much and discovering you then don’t like it! :P9 who has obtained a certain level of skills and also provides you with an amount of future-proofi ng, due to the continual pro- fessional development programme. MfZXk`feXcmjXZX[\d`Z Th e perennial question of whether you should look to study at degree-level or complete a vocational qualifi cation when wanting to work in leisure is fi nally being answered. It is now accepted that while a university education off ers a theoretical base, it is practical knowledge that is most needed during those fi rst years of a career. Jonathan Davies, founder and CEO of Training Room, says: “Both have their place but let’s be very clear – an academic qualifi cation will not prepare you for the customer and the commercial challenges of becoming a successful personal trainer. “In my opinion, anyone considering entering the industry should complete a vocational qualifi cation fi rst and then look A career in fi tness oft en means working to further their knowledge through aca- as part of a team of like-minded people demic study.” L Afj_;\ee\p Level 2 Fitness Instructor Apprenticeship it made things much easier! Where are you currently working? What attracted you to the leisure industry? :8J<JKL;P I work at the Sheffi eld Dragons Gym as a gym I have always come from a sporting background- instructor/personal trainer. sport played a bit role in my life, so when I was What does your day-to-day role include? off ered a chance of a job I took it and the course. Managing the gym side of the business; covering It’s a lot about meeting people, listening to what reception, covering for the manager when he isn’t they want and helping them to achieve their there –in a sort of duty manager role – teaching goals. Th ere is nothing better than seeing a person classes, monitoring the gym to make sure every- achieve what they want and knowing that it was thing is working ok. I do membership and stock partially down to you. sales, gym inductions, personal training and also Any advice for school leavers? create programmes for members. In my opinion, as good universities and colleges are, a degree What training course did you undertake? doesn’t always help. A provider like Lifetime, off ering appren- I had a place on the Lifetime Fitness Academy, which was a ticeships, gives you a chance to get a qualifi cation so you can get three-week, pre-employment training course in Sheffi eld. My in to the industry much quicker. You don’t have to go away and Dad – a former world champion boxer – teaches classes at the study for it. Dragon’s gym. My girlfriend’s aunty and uncle own it and I Is there anything you would do diff erently if given the chance? started there when they asked me to cover a few shift s for some- Honestly probably not a lot. My Lifetime regional trainer and body and pretty soon I was full time. Aft er the pre-employment tutor were fantastic. I wasn’t the brightest kid at school so to have course I started an apprenticeship. a tutor like that helped me so much How useful was that course? and I really enjoyed it! Th e Lifetime Fitness Academy has What are the best aspects of the given me a very good grounding; it’s È8j^ff[Xjle`m\ij`k`\jXe[ leisure industry? allowed to me to advance in the lei- Interaction- with members – helping sure industry. It has defi nitely enabled Zfcc\^\jXi\#X[\^i\\ them to achieve their goals, but also I me to get a better job than just clean- [f\jeËkXcnXpj_\cgÉ work in a gym where everyone is con- ing and maintenance. It’s something sidered part of the family and every I really enjoy. Plus on the course, one look’s out for each other. Th e fi t- the tutors explained exactly what we ness team in particular is fantastic. needed to learn to get on in the industry, and how to do it! And the worst? How easy was it to fi nd a job? I suppose there is oft en quite a bit of cleaning to do and it is hard It was quite easy-if I hadn’t got the job at the Dragons of course it when someone cancels their membership. We are quite a tight- would have been harder – but then the once I had completed my knit group so it is hard letting people leave. (- I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj :P9 :P9 CREW understand that staff development can be difficult and time consuming, but we know that your people can make the difference between a good business and a great business. 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In addition to sailing, windsurfing, .6%2#,9$% #/4,!.$ canoeing, angling, cycling and many other activities currently provided, 2013 : will see the opening of a new high ropes course followed by an exciting water $, ("/ )+( (+)* )&( ,* " # * %#&$/- * ( *" )**+) play park and cafeteria during 2014-15. (+)*-) %(# $*% ( *)&+(&%) )*% " , (* #$ # $*$ %& (* %$% $, ("/ %+$ "))&%(*)( ( * %$"$%##+$ */ " * )*%* GENERAL MANAGER (c£30,000) %##+$ * )% $, ("/ You will be responsible for all aspects of the Centre’s operation including , (* &)*/ ()- , .& ( $ ) $ $* (%-* $%- ) )* $*+($%, (% 0 # financial performance and future development together with the recruitment &%(* %" %% " * )#$ / $"+ )- ## $ &%%")" )+( %#&" . and motivation of team members to deliver agreed objectives and KPI’s through & $"+ $ ( $! *$ )) /#) )&%(*) $*( ) $%%(%-" $ $*( %+*%%(& * ) effective communication and positive performance management. An important *%-$ "")$ %##+$ */ " * )- * ** $$ )% %, ( #& ($$+# element of the role will be to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety > Member Care Advisor - Sales 8GGF@EKD )( THE REDGRAVE SPORTS CENTRE General & Assistant Managers We are looking to appoint LONDON the following staff for our Lucozade Powerleague is the premier provider of 5-a-side football in the new Sports Facility. UK. We believe the national sport should be accessible to and played by all. Whilst maintaining our position as leading sector operator, we are U 2 DUTY MANAGERS embarking on an exciting international growth programme. We are offering unrivalled opportunities for General and Assistant Managers U TRAINEE DUTY MANAGER to join our young, vibrant organisation. Suitable candidates will be positive, motivated and ambitious individuals in possession of the diverse array of U 2 FITNESS INSTRUCTORS talents management of a sport and leisure business demands. The ability to lead a team to perform against sales targets and KPIs is unequivocal as is the U 2 RECREATION ASSISTANTS ability to deliver a quality service befitting the brand. Ideally you will have experience in Management within a sport or leisure environment, a proven U RECEPTIONIST sales background and general commercial awareness. Our growth is immediately centred around London, our latest location This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team of having opened in the heart of the city’s financial district and it is here where enthusiastic and dedicated staff working in our new Sports Facility. opportunities exist. If you’re not in the capital however we’d still like to 8GGF@EKD DEPUTY MANAGER JGFIK C<@JLI< Due to the promotion of the current post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious candidate at this prestigious and popular private members’ club. Applicants should possess leisure management experience and be able to demonstrate sound administrative and IT skills, effective staff motivation and leadership, successful experience of marketing and excellent customer service. A fitness and management qualification are desirable. Salary 22 - 27k commensurate with skills and experience. Please visit our website www.crafc.co.uk for background information and to obtain application procedures. CLOSING DATE 5th MARCH 2013 leisure opportunities joblink Go to www.leisureopportunities.co.uk and click on the link to see the latest jobs from... Book a joblink with us and we'll put your logo and company name on every page of the Leisure Opportunities website. TO BOOK Call: +44 1462 471747 and start getting applications for your jobs IMMEDIATELY! )) 8KKI8:K@FEJ DIRECTOR Operations Manager EXPERIENCE OXFORDSHIRE Indoor Snow Projects Experience Oxfordshire wish to appoint a Director Al-Othaim Real Estate Investment & Development Company, a to further develop the organisation, promote leading business corporation in the Middle East Real Estate, Shopping tourism and culture within the County and build the Malls Development and Leisure business are on the lookout for a Senior membership base. Operations professional capable of independently managing the set up The role will require leadership ability, experience of and operations of large Indoor Snow Park project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the cultural and/or tourism sectors, interpersonal and that will compliment their existing Indoor Theme Parks. communications skills and the ability to promote the Job Responsibilities will include: organisation to a wide variety of stakeholders. The ability to negotiate with funders and other revenue UÊÊ -«i>À i>`ÊÌ iÊ`iÛi«iÌÊvÊÌ iÊ`ÀÊ-ÜÊ*>À sources will also be important. UÊ >ÃiÊÜÌ Ê iÃ}]Ê *Ê>`Ê"Ì iÀÊ ÃÕÌ>ÌÃÊEÊ ÌÀ>VÌÀÃÊÛÛi`Ê with the project to ensure that the project is operationally effi cient For details, see www.visitoxfordshire.org UÊ >>}iÊ>`Ê ÌÀÊ iÛi«iÌÊ Õ`}iÌ Applications should be emailed to UÊ iÛi«Ê*Ài"«iÀ>ÌÃÊ>`Ê,iÛiÕiÊ Õ`}iÌÊvÀÊÌ iÊ*ÀiVÌ [email protected] or sent UÊ *ÀiVÌÊ*Ài"«i} & to her at Experience Oxfordshire, UÊ iÛi«Ê-Ì>vvÊÀiµÕÀiiÌÃÊ>`Ê,iVÀÕÌÊÌ iÊ«ÀviÃÃ>Ê«iÀ>ÌÃÊÌi> 15-16 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS. UÊ -iÌÊÕ«Ê>`Ê«iiÌÊ"«iÀ>Ì>Ê-"*ÃÊvÀÊÌ iÊ«ÀiVÌ ?<8CK? =@KE Senior Professionals, who are capable of discharging the above ÀiëÃLÌiÃÊÜÌ Ê>ÌÊi>ÃÌÊx®ÊÞi>ÀÃÊvÊ >`ÃÊiÝ«iÀiViÊÊÃ>ÀÊ capacity and are looking for competitive and excellent package as well career prospects. Interested applicants can email their detailed CVs to [email protected] All CVs will be handled strictly confi dential. The City of York Council Sport and Active DUTY MANAGER Leisure Team are offering the chance to take up exciting and challenging opportuni- RGU: SPORT ties for self motivated and enthusiastic Ref: A38594 £25,504-£27,047 individuals to join our established and lively Sport and Active Leisure Team sitting with the local authority public health function. 8GGF@EKD Closing Date: Tuesday 5th March 2013 Interviews will be held on week commencing 18th March 2013 For further information and to apply online please go to https://jobs.york.gov.uk. If you are unable to access the internet The Robert Gordon University, a Scottish charity rgu.ac.uk/jobs please call 01904 551619 (8.30am – 5.00pm, Mon - Fri) to request registered under charity number SCO13781 an application pack quoting the reference number. )* leisure opportunities 8;;I )+ I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj :P9