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2 November - 15 November 2010 Circulation 23,035 (July 07 – June 08) Madonna to launch health club chain with US partner

By Tom Walker Brazil, Argentina and across Europe and Asia. Madonna is teaming with the The new health club chain is founder of the US health club named after Madonna's 11th chain 24 Hour Fitness to launch studio album – her latest – her own chain of fitness clubs. also called Hard Candy, which The project is a joint venture was launched in 2008. WIKIPEDIA – named New / 24 Hour Fitness is one of the Ventures – between Madonna, world's largest privately

her manager Guy Oseary and HANKBONE owned and operated fitness S

Mark Mastrov, the founder of AVID center chains – when mea-

the 24 Hour Fitness chain. : D sured by number of members. MAGE The chain – to be called I In the number of clubs, it is Hard Candy Fitness – will The "Queen of Pop" will lend her name to the new joint venture the world's third largest, launch in New Mexico next trailing only Gold's Gym and month with a 9,144sq m club, ment inspired by Madonna's input on every detail including UK-based Fitness First. which will feature zumba, yoga vision and high standards of music, space, light and other 24 Hour Fitness is currently and cardio-kickboxing classes. what the ideal gym would be. design cues. Madonna's touch owned by Forstmann Little & Mark Mastrov, chair of New "Hard Candy Fitness will be a will be everywhere." Company. which acquired the Evolution Ventures, said: "Our reflection of Madonna's point There are also plans in place business in 2005 for an goal is to create an environ- of view and will reflect her to open 10 more sites in Russia, undisclosed sum.

Gym Box unveils flagship club in Shepherd's Bush 3D boost for London-based operator opens 19,650sq ft facility at Westfield shopping centre Cineworld sites Cineworld has posted an By Tom Walker Escape equipment – including 8.5 per cent increase in TRX suspension training, revenues during the 42 London-based health club handweights, racks, steps, weeks to 21 October, with operator Gym Box has opened decks and punch bags. a number of successful 3D its new 19,650sq ft (1,800sq Richard Hilton, managing films pulling in audiences m) flagship gym on the upper director of Gym Box, said: When compared with level of the Westfield shopping "Gym Box Westfield will be our the same period in 2009, centre in Shepherd's Bush. most exciting offer to date. box office and retail Facilities at the club include a "The club design will be revenues grew by 8.3 and 100-station cardiovascular area contemporary, exciting and 1.5 per cent respectively. supplied by Life Fitness, along Westfield's new Gym Box club original and will accentuate the According to the cinema with an indoor sprint track, an boasts a 100-station cv area natural daylight and spectacu- operator, films such as Olympic-size boxing ring and lar views of London." Toy Story 3 and Shrek one of the capital's largest free exercise classes at its multi-use Gym Box currently operates Forever during the second weights areas. studios, which were kitted out a further three health clubs in half of the year helped The facility will also provide by Escape Fitness to provide a Central London: Covent Garden, drive up attendances. a selection of more than 100 mix of Reebok professional and Bank and Holborn.

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CONTACTS GO Curves initiative results published THE LEISURE MEDIA COMPANY FIA's six-week programme helps to increase physical activity among teenage girls Portmill House, Portmill Lane, Hitchin, Herts SG5 1DJ, UK By Pete Hayman Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385 Fax: +44 (0)1462 433909 More than half of the teenage e-mail: please use contacts' girls who took part in the [email protected] Fitness Industry Association's Subscriptions (FIA) GO Curves programme Julie Albone 01462 471915 were doing more than the [email protected] recommended five weekly Editor 30-minute sessions of exercise Liz Terry 01462 431385 by the end of the scheme. The free-to-join six-week Managing Editor initiative was aimed at 15 to Tom Walker 01462 471934 16-year-old girls and was Journalists designed to increase physical The free weekly exercise initiative was aimed at teenage girls Pete Hayman 01462 471938 activity to recommended levels. Martin Nash 01462 471933 GO Curves consisted of a out of ten participants reported Curves' international wellness Sarah Todd 01462 471927 weekly one-hour session, which increased confidence levels and director Niki Keene, said: "We Designer comprised 30 minutes of said they would continue after chose not to weigh and Ed Gallagher 01905 20198 strength and resistance training the programme came to a close. measure the students as part of Internet and 30 minutes of education. A quarter of girls admitted to the programme but instead to Dean Fox 01462 471900 Of the 200 students who feeling more confident when focus on attitudes, behaviours, Tim Nash 01462 471917 took part, less than 60 per cent exercising in an all-girl group healthy eating and exercise. It's Sales Team Manager wanted to do something about and others believed making not just about looks and size, Annie Lovell 01462 471901 their fitness before the scheme. exercise fun and interactive was which is all too much of a focus Account Managers By the end of the course, nine the reason for their motivation. for this age group." Recruitment, training, tenders Paul Thorman 01462 471904 Simon Hinksman 01462 471905 Heritage 'one of the biggest drivers of tourism' Emma Matthews 01462 471907 Sarah Gibbs 01462 471929 By Pete Hayman GHK was also commissioned Property desk by English Heritage, along with Simon Hinksman 01462 471905 A new report has outlined the the National Trust, to help Spa Opportunities economic importance of the compile the study. 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Olympic 'wake-up call' for UK businesses IN THIS ISSUE Deloitte urges companies to maximise the commercial benefi ts of the 2012 Games 04 HEALTH & FITNESS By Pete Hayman Pure Gym to expand

Deloitte has urged UK business Fit4less opens in London to 'wake up' to the economic benefi ts that will be generated as a result of the hosting of the 06 SPORT London 2012 Olympics. Funding for London sites According to research by the professional services fi rm, more Lords inquiry launched than two thirds of companies in the UK do not see the Games as having an impact on their 08 HOSPITALITY ODA ability to operate as normal. : BHA publishes new studies

Deloitte also said that more IMAGE than 50 per cent of businesses The report showed a quarter of fi rms are planning for the Games FHRS to be compulsory? in the hospitality, tourism and leisure industry did not predict Rick Cudworth, head of the the shelf or food to serve in any signifi cant impact as a business continuity and restaurants is essential. 10 ATTRACTIONS result of the event. resilience team at Deloitte, "We believe that – with However, the report revealed said: "Many of these businesses insight and planning – busi- Weston's Grand Pier opens that around a quarter of fi rms need a wake-up call. They nesses can maximise the oppor- No theme park for IoM had started to plan, with operate in service industries tunities to benefi t commercially individuals or groups appoint- where people are vital, where from London 2012. The clock is ed in order to manage risks the supply chain is time-critical ticking and the planning needs 11 ARTS & CULTURE and assess opportunities. and where having products on to start now." Plus Tate scheme unveiled Arts Council England reveals funding cut details Jelly Babies for Marble Arch

By Pete Hayman which will receive no core cash 12 PROPERTY/TENDERS after 2012, while the Creativity, Arts Council England (ACE) has Culture and Education budget revealed its 'implementation is to be cut by half. ACE will 14 PROPERTY plan' that has been agreed in also reduce operational costs order to deal with a 29.6 per by 50 per cent by 2015. Cultural heart for Bromley DOUBLE cent cut to its budget. ACE chair Dame Liz Forgan Ice rink for Bournemouth STEVE Following a meeting of the / said: "These are severe cuts, ACE National Council, the organisa- : made worse by the fact that

tion is to reduce the grant-in- IMAGE around 80 per cent of them 16 TOURISM aid budget from the current have to come in the fi rst two £449m baseline to £349m by Forgan: "We are determined years of the settlement. No end for 'staycations'? 2015, which is a real-terms cut to lead the arts through this" "We are determined to lead Inbound numbers grow of £457m over four years. the arts through this tough The amount of cash available nearly 7 per cent in across-the- period, using all our knowl- for regularly funded organisa- board cuts for 2011-12. edge, expertise, and brokering 17 TRAINING tions will be cut by 14.9 per "Signifi cant cuts" are planned skills, and drawing on the cent by 2014-15, while there is to Arts and Business' funding, resourcefulness around us." Student-run hotel to open

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IN BRIEF Pure Gym set to open four new clubs Nick Burrows to leave Budget operator to roll-out gyms throughout the UK as part of £10m investment Nuffield Health Operator Nuffield Health has By Tom Walker announced that managing director, commercial fitness and Budget health club operator wellbeing, Nick Burrows, will Pure Gym is to open four new leave the company in January sites – south London (Kenning- 2011. Burrows, who oversaw the ton), Belfast, Birmingham launch of the operator's Health (Edgbaston) and Southampton. MOT and Health Score; The roll-out of the four new physiotherapy services; and Meet gyms follows a £10m invest- the Experts events, is departing ment led by Magenta Partners, to establish a new brand whose principal investor is New creation group. Nuffield Health Look entrepreneur Tom Singh. has confirmed that Laura Kerby The Belfast and Southampton – managing director, clinical sites are due to open in Novem- products and services – will take ber whilst the Edgbaston gym Pure Gym is set to open four new UK health clubs by April 2011 on Burrows' remit to further the will open by Christmas 2010. operator's commitment to The Kennington club – the Roberts said: "The success of biggest challenges is to integrating clinical services. group's first in London – will the initial gyms has demon- overcome planning obstacles open to business in April 2011. strated the strong demand for and ensure we identify the Leisure consultation In addition to the four sites, low cost operators in the most suitable sites by continu- for South Oxfordshire chief executive Peter Roberts market. With a strong product ing to lease buildings from South Oxfordshire District revealed that the expansion of offering and funding in place, major institutional landlords." Council is consulting with local the chain is set to continue with we have ambitious expansion In August, the chain unveiled residents over proposals for the a further six sites in 2011. plans for the UK. a new club in Smethwick – add- development of leisure facilities The new openings form part "The management team in ing to the operator's existing in the area. A new swimming of Pure Gym's plans to open 24 place has a clear vision to sites in Leeds Wolverhampton, pool and gym for Didcot is being new properties across the UK establish locations that meet Sheffield, Manchester, Glasgow mooted, along with improved over the next two years. our success criteria. One of our and Edinburgh. facilities at Berinsfield's Abbey Sports Centre and increased Rebrand for changing areas for pitches near 'Green' Ely centre plans progress Henley. Upgraded tennis courts Reynolds Gyms in Thame are also among the Independently-owned By Pete Hayman plans, which are being put to operator Reynolds Health local residents in order for the and Fitness has rebranded East Cambridgeshire District council to know if the proposed its three clubs as Reynolds Council (ECDC) has agreed to facilities will meet demand. Fitness Spas. put forward concept designs for As part of a strategy to a new leisure complex in Ely for Keiser secures help increase its offering, consideration by planners. Notts County deal a Treat & Tone member- An eco-friendly and sustain- Notts County Football Club has ship has been launched, able venue built to replace the reopened its players' gym after a combining spa treatments existing Paradise Pool facility is The proposed complex would £30,000 refurbishment, which with gym membership. being proposed, with facilities include eco-friendly features included re-equipping the gym The new membership including a 25m swimming with Keiser equipment. The 64sq will be offered at all three pool and a six-court sports hall. have real concerns the Paradise m (688.9sq ft) gym, housed at clubs at Bexley, Rainham A small children's leisure Pool will be at the end of its the club's Meadow Lane Stadium, and Sittingbourne. water area and an additional lifespan in the next five years. underwent a complete overhaul The family-owned fitness area are also proposed. "The new complex is designed and new equipment has included company also signed an Peter Cresswell, chair of to meet the demands of our two Keiser M3 indoor bikes, two agreement with Decleor ECDC's community services growing population, while M5 ellipticals, a functional which will see the product committee, said: "It is clear that incorporating state of the art trainer, performance trainer and house offer its treatments if we fail to plan for the future technology to create a place a full power rack supplied from at all three sites. the health of our residents will where all residents throughout the Keiser Air range. be adversely affected as we the district want to go."

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Fit4less opens first London franchise Tower Hill facility forms part of plans to launch four venues in the capital by 2012

By Pete Hayman

Budget health club chain Fit4less has launched its first London site with the opening of a new 6,500sq ft (604sq m) property in Tower Hill. Located on Mansell Street, c\`jli\d\[`X the facility has become the eighth Fit4less club to open JKL;@F across the UK during the past 12 months and is operated by franchisee Andrew Newall. The 'no contract' club offers The Tower Hill club is the eighth Fit4less to open in the last year @e[ljkip$c\X[`e^ a £19.99 monthly membership and features a range of Precor planned by Newall in the Jan Spaticchia, chief execu- dXib\k`e^Xe[ equipment in its 'cardio theatre' capital over the next two years. tive of the énergie Group – [\j`^ej\im`Z\j – such as treadmills, cross-train- Newall said: "Our appeal will creator of the Fit4less concept ers and rowing machines. reach to business people in the in 2009 – added: "We are look- Resistance and free weight City that simply want to work ing to introduce Fit4less in N`k_dfi\k_Xe*'p\XijË areas are also on offer at the out and go; together with the multiple towns and cities in \og\i`\eZ\#c\`jli\d\[`X new Tower Hill club, which is knowledge that they are not Britain through our successful jkl[`fn`ccnfibn`k_pfl the first of four Fit4less venues tied into a 12 month contract." franchise support scheme." kfZi\Xk\Y\jgfb\gi`ek Xe[n\Yjfclk`fejkf Refurbished leisure centre reopens in Wrexham gfn\ipflidXib\k`e^

By Pete Hayman A council spokeperson said ◗ N\Y[\j`^e that the revamp forms part of a Gwyn Evans Leisure and prudential borrowing scheme, ◗ iXg_`Z[\j`^e tion of a £750,000 overhaul. WCBC lead member for Work included the creation communities and performance ◗ ;`^`kXcklie`e^gX^\j of a new first floor to include a Bob Dutton said: "Gwyn Evans ◗ @dX^\i\kflZ_`e^ 25-station fitness suite, Wrex- is an excellent local facility and ham County Borough Council's Gwyn Evans' new fitness suite with the recent refurbishment it ◗ @ccljkiXk`fe (WCBC) national exercise GP stands out as one of the ◗ 8[m\ik`j`e^[\j`^e referral scheme and offices. area also featured as part of leading sporting excellence An improved swimming pool the renovation work, which centres in the area that ◗ ;`i\ZkdX`c spectator area and reception commenced in December 2009. Gwersyllt can be proud of." ◗ Gi`ek

GLL launches new disabled fitness scheme for London C

Greenwich Leisure (GLL) has launched a new The initiative will be rolled out across five pilot scheme to encourage more disabled Olympic and Paralympic boroughs by GLL. Londoners to take part in physical activity. Eventually, disabled residents will have the :fekXZkK`dEXj_ Mile End Leisure Centre, Tower Hamlets will chance to use more than 30 different leisure be the first facility to operate the Inclusive centres and swimming pools in Greenwich, K\c"++ ' (+-)+.(0(. London scheme, which offers discounted access Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and k`deXj_7c\`jli\d\[`X%Zfd to a range of sport and leisure facilities. Waltham Forest for less than £20 per month.

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IN BRIEF Playsport boost for London venues £5.6m Rossendale Mayor confirms grants for 13 sports centres across the city under new scheme leisure plans submitted Plans to invest £5.6m in By Pete Hayman improving Rossendale's leisure facilities have been submitted by London mayor Boris Johnson London-based consultancy has announced that 13 sports Mouchel on behalf of the local schemes are to be the first to authority. Local residents and benefit from a new fund to user groups have helped to shape help transform the capital's the plans, which have now been community facilities. finalised by Rossendale Borough The Playsport London Council and are to be considered Facilities Fund has been set up on 13 December. The council's by the mayor as part of a bid proposals include the replacement to establish a grassroots sports of an existing swimming pool at legacy from the 2012 Olympic Haslingden Sports Centre and the and Paralympic Games. The fund was established to boost the capital's grassroots sports creation of new indoor and Redbridge Sports Centre outdoor fitness facilities at Marl (£200,000) and the Europa scheme, while Coolhurst Lawn been awarded £50,000. Pits, Rawtenstall. Centre in Bexley (£200,000) Tennis and Squash Club will Epping Forest, on behalf of – both confirmed as 2012 receive £100,000. Orion Harriers running club, Three sports facilities Games Time training venues Enfield's Queen Elizabeth II has been awarded £50,000 added to SGL estate – are among the recipients of Stadium will benefit from a towards a new clubhouse. South Gloucestershire Leisure funding. Haringey Council will grant worth £250,000 towards Johnson said: "We want to (SGL) has confirmed that it has net £250,000 towards a revamped changing facilities, improve sporting facilities added three new facilities – two multiple pool redevelopment while Camberwell Baths has throughout the capital." sports centres and an outdoor sports complex – to its portfolio. The venues – Yate Outdoor Sports New report questions Olympic land transfer deal Complex, Patchway Sports Centre and Downend Sports Centre – will By Tom Walker Development Agency (LDA) is increase the number of sites abolished. The Finances of the operated by the charitable trust A number of concerns have Olympic Legacy also found that to eight. SGL currently works been raised over the transfer of the land transfer of the Olympic alongside South Gloucestershire the Olympic Park site to the Park site will leave the LDA with LAST Council to deliver local sports Olympic Park Legacy Company around £387m in debt. TOM provision and already operates (OPLC) in a new London / Committee chair John Biggs ODA facilities in Bradley Stoke, Assemby report. : said: "The OPLC has responsibil-

Kingswood and Longwell Green. The assembly budget and IMAGE ity for the Olympic Park's performance committee said Fears have been raised over physical legacy, but there needs MP: Football 'incapable' that it is still uncertain who is to the Olympic site's transfer to be a clear line of accountabil- of self-regulation be accountable for ensuring the ity for legacy beyond that. Our Bob Russell, the Liberal overall economic benefits from be responsible for obtaining investigation suggests there are Democrat MP for Colchester, has the 2012 Games. Concerns value for money from inward still many unanswered questions, called for a royal commission to were also raised over who will investment once the London which need to be addressed." look into the governance of UK football. Speaking in Parliament, Russell said that the footballing Aveley FC eyes up £3m community sports scheme authorities were "incapable" of self-regulation and urged sports Aveley Football Club (AFC) has appointed consultancy Sports Solutions GB (SSGB) to examine the minister Hugh Robertson to feasibility of a community sports development for the town. launch an inquiry. Russell said: Under the £3m plans, the Ryman Premier League club would relocate to a new ground after 58 "Those at the top of football are years at its current Mill Field home, which would be turned over to housing. as impotent as a room of eunuchs. New community facilities would accompany the proposed new ground, with two potential sites Financially they have regimes identified by the club. SSGB is now set to establish whether the development is viable. Funding for that would make bankers blush the scheme would be provided through the sale of the Mill Field site together with grant support. and the game is being ruined."

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Probe launched by Lords committee IN BRIEF Relationship between grassroots sport and the EU studied in wide-ranging report Glasgow to bid for 2015 gymnastics event By Pete Hayman British Gymnastics has revealed that it is bidding to host the A new inquiry has been 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics launched by a House of Lords Championships in Glasgow. The committee into the relationship Scottish Exhibition and between grassroots sports and Conference Centre (SECC) has the European Union (EU). been identified as the proposed The EU sub-committee for venue, which is to stage the social policies and consumer gymnastics competition at the protection aims to look at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. benefits of grassroots sport and British Gymnastics is being how the EU's 'competence' in supported in the bid by UK Sport, sport can boost participation. EventScotland and the City of Other issues that are to be The inquiry will look at how the EU can help boost participation Glasgow's major events team. debated include whether sport is given enough recognition sport helps individuals, The committee is now Official launch for new- across relevant EU policy areas communities and society more inviting contributions from a look Farnham facility and how the new EU Sports widely. However, we are aware range of sector agencies, with Waverley Borough Council has Programme should be that there are sometimes written evidence to be officially reopened the new-look organised going forward. obstacles or barriers to people submitted by 17 November. Farnham Leisure Centre, Baroness Young of Hornsey, participating, particularly for Oral evidence will be heard following a £5m overhaul of the chair of the committee, said: minority groups, thus prevent- during November. facility. The council carried out "We want to get to the heart of ing sport from fulfilling its The committee is set to the renovation in partnership how participating in grassroots potential in all spheres." report its findings in early 2011. with the centre's operator, DC Leisure. London-based contractor New Quest ISG was responsible for delivering Aberdeen pool scheme approved the improvements. Work has team appointed included doubling the size of the Five new people have gym to incorporate 90 stations joined the Quest and and an upgrade of the swimming National Benchmarking pool to competition standard. Service (NBS) following The learner hall also benefited Sport England's recent from improvements. appointment of consultants Right Directions and LCC closes South Leisure-net Solutions as Leeds Sports Centre scheme managers. South Leeds Sports Centre has Dave Monkhouse and The project will see a Commonwealth/Olympic-standard pool built been shut by Leeds City Council David Constantine have (LCC) as a result of falling visitor been appointed by the By Pete Hayman The proposed development numbers at the venue. Last Quest team as regional will comprise two elements – a month, the local authority had managers while in the A new 50m swimming pool is main pool hall to the north of also announced that the Quest office, Jenny to be built in Aberdeen after the site and a diving hall, which facility's £25,000 monthly Hawtin has been the plans put forward by the will be sited closer to Aberdeen running cost was causing appointed as the new city's Sport Village were given Sports Village and will provide "financial strain in the context of Quest Manager. the green light by councillors. a link to the complex. broader budget pressures". Carrie Stroud, Aberdeen City Council (ACC) ACC development manage- Although South Leeds Sports previously with training backed the FaulknerBrowns ment sub-committee convener Centre has closed to the public, provider Rising Stars, Architects-designed proposals, Kate Dean said: "The pool will the council's executive board becomes the Quest which will see the Linksfield be a great asset to the city, has approved a six-month deal coordinator. Alison Dack, Academy make way for a both in terms of attracting with Tiger 11 – a community has assumed the role of Commonwealth/Olympic-stan- events, and also in ensuring group that is looking at the NBS coordinator. dard pool with facilities, such that our home-grown champi- possibility of taking over the as a health suite and a café. ons can train in their own area." running of the venue.

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IN BRIEF Two studies outline sector's 'potential' Half-year profits New BHA reports highlight contribution to UK's economy and employment market up at Peel Hotels Peel Hotels, which operates By Pete Hayman nine four-star, regional hotels in the UK, has reported a 33 per Two reports from the British cent increase in first half pre-tax Hospitality Association (BHA) profits. Reporting its results for have highlighted the economic the 28 weeks to 22 August, the importance and potential of company saw its turnover the hospitality sector in the UK. increase by 15.1 per cent which One study – produced by it attributed to an increase in Oxford Economics – found that inbound tourists and the effect the sector is currently the UK's of 'staycationing'. The company fifth largest employer and also announced that it is generates an estimated £34bn reviewing its non-hotel assets in gross tax revenue. with a view to disposal and is More than 2.4 million people The studies suggest 236,000 new jobs could be created by 2015 currently marketing two are directly employed within properties: one in Newcastle and the sector, in addition to 1.2 under a trend scenario – a net In Creating Jobs in Britain - a one in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. million indirectly, according to increase of 236,000 jobs. Hospitality Economy Proposi- the report. The core hospitality Meanwhile, an internal study tion, the BHA has urged the Côte unveils plans to economy is believed to have a has reinforced the industry's government to ensure Britain is open first Welsh site turnover of £90bn. bid and potential to create a a "world-class" destination for Côte, the restaurant chain Oxford Economics has further 236,000 jobs in the tourism through the creation of co-founded by entrepreneur forecast that the hospitality next four years, although a new cross-cabinet committee Richard Caring and a group of economy is set to employ 2.66 raised concerns over the threat on tourism and hospitality to former directors of the Strada million direct workers by 2015 of global competition. co-ordinate policy. chain in 2007, is to open a new site in Cardiff. The 3,747sq ft UK 'most active' (348 sq m) restaurant will be Strong September for UK hotels Côte's 16th in the UK and sited hotel market at the Mermaid Quay mixed-use The hotel investment development in Cardiff Bay, market in Europe, the which is owned by Schroder Middle East and Africa Exempt Property Unit Trust and (EMEA) region has Sovereign Land. Côte's will be demonstrated strong the first of three new restaurants growth in the first three to open at Mermaid Quay. quarters of 2010, with the UK described as the most Whitbread plans to active of all countries. create 1,500 new jobs Total investment in the Whitbread has confirmed its region during the nine intention to create more than months to 30 September UK operators have enjoyed another strong monthly performance 1,500 'customer-facing' jobs this hit %3.97bn (£3.47bn, year as it reported like-for-like US$5.49bn) – a 55 per By Tom Walker 12.5 per cent to £133.37, when sales growth for the half year to cent increase on 2009. compared with £118.56 for the 2 September. The hotel and The figures, from Jones Hoteliers across the UK have same period last year. restaurant operator said more Lang LaSalle, also show enjoyed a strong September Occupancy increased 4.7 per than 2,000 qualifications have the UK to be the most with increases in room rate, cent from 85.0 per cent to 89.1 been achieved by its employees active market this year, occupancy and room yield. per cent while room yield through its apprenticeships and with more than %1bn According to monthly figures increased by 17.8 per cent to skills for life programmes. For (£0.87bn, US$3.87bn) of from PKF Hotel Consultancy £118.80 from £100.89. the six months to 2 September, investment transacted, Services, London hotels have Outside London, hotels saw a Whitbread saw revenue increase followed by with performed particularly well. decrease in room rate despite a by 14.5 per cent and underlying around %505m (£441m, In the capital, hotel operators 5.9 per cent increase in profit before tax grow by 28.4 US$698m) invested. reported fairly robust perfor- occupancy rates (from 73.3 per per cent to nearly £152m. mance. Room rate increased by cent to 77.7 per cent).

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Wellness and wellbeing keep the sector upbeat More properties offering spa programmes show a demand for high-end experiences

t a time when the hospitality industry had been bracing itself Afor a negative turn of events, the outlook has been surprisingly upbeat and optimistic. High occupancy Lord Young suggests all food outlets should take part in FHRS rates and a slow return of the events and meetings business have been Report urges 'compulsory' FHRS features of the third quarter of 2010. Nowhere has this positive feel been Study calls for all eateries to display hygiene ratings better evidenced than in the increasing number of properties which are By Tom Walker Scheme (FHRS), about which it incorporating spas and wellness PHILIPPE ROSSITER says that local authority programmes into their offer. is chief executive Following the proposals of a participation should be made The link between this growing spa of the Institute of government report, pubs, mandatory, with businesses culture and the increasing tendency for Hospitality (IoH). restaurants and other outlets being given a rating of 0 to 5 customers to pursue fashion brands has Leisure Opportuni- may soon have to display their and the information made become clear. For example, the new spa ties is a member food hygiene rating. freely available online. at Blythswood Square in Glasgow uses benefit of the IoH, Common Sense, Common Other recommendations in products which have had an exclusive for your free copy Safety was prepared by Lord the report cover combining clientele in Paris for some time. call 01462 471932 Young at the request of Prime food safety and health and Connected to these increasingly Minister David Cameron and safety inspectors in councils; luxurious experiences is the vocabulary of high fashion, follows a Whitehall-wide review promoting the use of the rating underpinning the notion of pampering and indulgence; for of the the operation of health scheme in the media; encour- example the Dorchester in Park Lane has its Spatiserrie, where and safety laws and the growth aging the voluntary display of guest can enjoy champagne and pastries along with facials. of the compensation culture. ratings, with this being made All this is, of course, in marked contrast to the current One of the recommendations compulsory if necessary; and austerity 'climate' being encouraged, and enforced, by the concerns the Food Standards the publishing online of the government. Yet it does show that there is a real demand for Agency's Food Hygiene Rating results of all council inspections. these high-end experiences. This concept of pampering comes naturally to the hoteliers operating such luxury brands and properties, for it is an extension of the basis of all hospitality. Beer sales down across UK sector In an age of austerity, the availability of these experiences becomes altogether more important, as people look to escape The British Beer and Pub more resilient than supermar- the restrictions and irritations of a more cost-conscious society. Association (BBPA) has said kets and the off-trade, which And with more hoteliers providing such spa facilities the that increasing consumer reported a decline of 12 per choice and variety available will both encourage demand. 'uncertainty' led to a 9.7 per cent compared with 2009. The spa day is now being branded as a separate product to cent drop in total beer sales BBPA chief executive Brigid good effect. For example, the Spa at the Carrick (an annex to for the third quarter. Simmonds said: "As has the De Vere Cameron House property on Loch Lomond) is According to the latest UK occurred after every World designed as a destination in its own right. Thus, for all Quarterly Beer Barometer, an Cup, the beer market hit a concerned, customers and hoteliers alike, this move towards anticipated post-World Cup bump in the road, which was pampering could prove really fruitful. The customer feels slowdown and a wet summer not helped by a wet summer. better, both physically and psychologically, while the hotelier had also contributed towards "But these exceptional is able to mine a rich seam of business, not only for the spa the declining sales figures. factors are underlaid by activity itself but also for ancillary spend that can be derived. Pub beer sales dropped by lingering economic and At a time when the recession is beginning to bite, we all nearly 8 per cent, but were consumer uncertainty." need an escape from the challenges this will create. Through wellness we can all achieve well being!

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IN BRIEF Weston's Grand Pier officially reopens Colwyn Bay pier Historic attraction returns to operation following Angus Meek-designed overhaul revamp 'to cost £5.5m' A report compiled by By Tom Walker consulting engineers Posford DATRYS has revealed that it will Weston-super-Mare's historic cost £5.5m to renovate Colwyn Grand Pier has reopened to the Bay's historic pier. Findings from public – more than two years the Caernarfon-based company's after it was damaged by fire. appraisal of the attraction's Bristol-based architect Angus structure were presented to the Meek is behind the design of Colwyn Bay Pier Task and Finish the new-look attraction, which Group earlier this month. Conwy has undergone a £35m revamp County Borough Council is led by John Sisk and Son. working with the Pier Pressure The 106-year-old Grand Pier Group – a community group – in had been been due to reopen a bid to progress the renovation. in the summer, but pier owner The attractions at Grand Pier include a 'robocoaster' and arcades Kerry Michael confirmed that it New-look museum would be ready in time for the The flagship ride is a 300m and a 'groovy house' contain- reopens in St Albans half-term holidays. (984 ft) long go-kart track on ing a psychedelic, three-dimen- A museum in St Albans, Michael said: "We are two levels – one of the largest sional light show. There are also Hertfordshire, has reopened its confident that the new pavilion, of its type in the world – with two electric trains able to carry doors following a month-long with its state-of-the-art rides, 22 electric karts, two of which up to 32 passengers along the closure to allow renovation work attractions, function rooms and are twin-seaters and can travel 400 metre (1,300 ft) pier. to be carried out. The Museum of wedding venues will be a big at speeds of up to 70mph. Other facilities at the St Albans has been remodelled hit with locals and tourists alike." Also installed are a 12.5m (41 new-look Grand Pier include a to house the University of A number of rides were ft) high twin slide helter-skelter pavilion, a 250-seat conference Hertfordshire's Margaret Harvey supplied by as part of as well as dodgems, a ghost facility and a 90m (295.3ft) Gallery, which is to be unveiled the multi-million pound train, a 'crazy house' with 36 observation tower overlooking in December. Sheila Burton, redevelopment of the pier. fun obstacles, a mirror maze the North Somerset resort. portfolio holder for culture and heritage for St Albans City and District Council, said: "Not only Island 'too small' for theme park MOSI adds 4D has [the museum] had a facelift, effects theatre but the partnership with The By Martin Nash Margaret Harvey Gallery will The Museum of Science and mean that exhibitions are held A report put before Tynwald – Industry in Manchester (MOSI) at a venue that will appeal to a the Isle of Man parliament – has launched a new 4D effects broader range of people." has found that plans for a new theatre as part of its strategy to island theme park are unviable. add to the attraction's existing Trust to operate James The report follows a motion entertainment offering. Herriot attraction? by Tynwald in July 2009 in Located in one of the five A visitor attraction dedicated which the Department of revamped warehouse buildings to writer Alf Wright – better Tourism and Leisure (DTL) was Merlin said the island did not which make up the museum's known as James Herriot – could requested to investigate ways have the market for the plans premises, the 30-seat theatre be run by a charitable trust as of creating an attraction for – supplied by UK-based group part of plans being considered by younger children and families However, Reader had no Simworx – includes a custom the local authority. Hambleton to complement island facilities interest in discussing the grandstand seating structure District Council will examine the available to other age groups. proposal and Merlin indicated constructed over original steps possibility of creating a new The DTL's enquiries included that – while it was always in the building. trust to run the World of James approaches to K W Reader interested in new opportunities The theatre also incorporates Herriot in Thirsk, North (Reader) – former owners of – a viable business case could high definition projectors from Yorkshire. Councillors decided the island's Crescent Leisure not be made for one on the Isle Projection Design and the two against selling the attraction to Centre and operators of Dunes of Man because it would be films – Fly Me to the Moon and a private sector company after Adventure Island in South looking for a market size of Pirate Story that have been talks with one unnamed party Shields – and operator Merlin more than seven million people chosen specifically by MOSI failed to produce a viable option. Entertainments (Merlin). within a two-hour drive. – have been supplied by nWave.

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Hunt launches Plus Tate arts scheme IN BRIEF Newly-unveiled collaborative programme to incorporate nearly 20 UK institutions West Lothian theatre revamp completed By Pete Hayman West Lothian Council has completed work on a £160,000 Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt renovation of Bathgate's historic has launched a major new Regal Community Theatre. The collaborative arts initiative nine-month scheme has included involving the Tate and 18 other the restoration of the site's institutions across the UK. frontage to its original art deco Plus Tate aims to bring style, while work also featured together the organisations in a the installation of new lights VIEW

ON and windows. An extension bid to exchange ideas, resourc- es and knowledge, in addition canopy not included in original BRITAIN to programmes and collections. : 1930s designs has been removed

It follows a successful pilot IMAGE and access has been upgraded to phase of the initiative in 2009 The Tate is to share resources with 18 other UK art organisations ensure that the former cinema and also aims to increase access meets Disability Discrimination to contemporary arts in the UK. Turner Contemporary, The Hepworth Wakefield; Act standards. Among the participants of Margate; BALTIC, Gateshead; Kettle's Yard, Cambridge; the Plus Tate scheme are Glynn Ikon, Birmingham; Corner- Nottingham Contemporary; Prestatyn's Scala arts Vivian Arts Gallery, Swansea; house, Manchester; Grizedale The Pier Arts Centre, Orkney; venue 'not closing' Arnolfini, Bristol; Newlyn Art Arts in Cumbria; mima, firstsite, Colchester; Towner, Denbighshire County Council Gallery and The Exchange, Middlesbrough; and Mostyn, Eastbourne; and Wysing Arts (DCC) has dismissed reports that Penzance; and Whitworth Art Llandudno, have all signed up Centre, Bourn, are also taking the Scala Cinema and Arts Centre Gallery in Manchester. to the initiative. part in the new programme. in Prestatyn, North Wales, is poised to close. According to the local authority, there are no Jelly Baby Family sculptures set for Marble Arch plans to shut the venue, which is Wales' first fully digital By Pete Hayman which will be supplying the cinema and includes two jelly baby sculptures. 150-seat screens. Hugh Evans, A 'family' of jelly babies is to WCC planning applications leader of DCC, said: "The council take up residence at London's sub committee chair Robert is one of the Scala's key funding Marble Arch after planning Davis said: "Marble Arch was partners and the authority is permission was granted by for too long a forgotten investing a lot of time and effort Westminster City Council (WCC). landmark, but now stands in helping the Scala to develop The largest of sculptor Mauro proud as a gateway to the West as a key centre for the culture, Perucchetti's Jelly Baby Family End and is a destination in its arts and community in the stands 3.2m (10.5ft) tall and own right. Prestatyn area." the instalment will form part of Perucchetti's Jelly Baby Family "But there's also a serious side the City of Sculpture Festival. as attracting visitors is crucial to Council confirms arts More than 60 works of art city during the festival, which is driving the economic recovery centre group talks are poised take their place at a being backed by art galleries and 300,000 jobs in the West The Borough Council of King's range of locations across the such as Halcyon – the gallery End are reliant on them." Lynn and West Norfolk has held discussions with representatives from The Friends of the King's Vaizey opens Birmingham's £10m Zellig development Lynn Arts Centre over the future of the venue. The local authority A £10m complex for creative industries has The Custard Factory quarter occupies the site is planning to relocate the King's been unveiled in Birmingham's Custard Factory of a former 5-acre (2-hectare) sprawl of Lynn Arts Centre to the Town arts quarter by culture minister Ed Vaizey. factories built by custard inventor Sir Alfred Hall and the group will provide The new 100,000sq ft (9,290sq m) develop- Bird in the 19th century. 'input' if it is unable to come up ment is poised to provide a home for more Vaizey said: "It's easy to forget that most with any viable alternatives. The than 100 enterprises and is centred around great enterprises have been sparked by the council is also planning to make three top-lit courtyards. vision and energy of one person." usage and financial information available in return.

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Cyclopark an investment opportunity Sports Facility Kent County Council is leading on the development of Cyclopark, a new 43 hectares multi-sports park in north Kent, and is inviting interest from businesses in the leisure, fitness or sports sectors to further Development develop and invest in this unique opportunity. The Council has secured in excess of £7 million for the capital development and total costs for the full scheme are estimated at £9.7 Partner Required million. Construction is due to start in the winter of 2010, for completion by March 2012. The funds secured will deliver an operationally and financially viable facility. However, in order to provide a more comprehensive sport, Exciting opportunity to secure premises to develop leisure and community offer, and ensure a more robust income stream and service a sports facility in partnership with the for the longer term, we would like to raise further capital funds towards London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. the existing scheme which could include additional development and complimentary facilities. Cyclopark is projected to attract a minimum of 100,000 cyclists, event visitors and local users within in a prominently placed, popular and easily accessible facility and a further 9.5 million people live within an hour’s travel time of the Cyclopark. Investors could further develop the opportunity and benefit from branding around the park and the potential for advertising space visible to 22 million vehicles driving past Cyclopark on the A2 each year. Cyclopark can also offer potential naming rights to the Cyclopark pavilion area and the various activity zones. Hammersmith Park Proposed Sports Facility Further details about the scheme can be found at www.cyclopark.com Site, London, To download background documents please go to the South East W12 7DZ Business Portal www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk and search under Opportunities, Kent, then Kent County Council and click on the EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE INVITED. Cyclopark link. Further details can be found on the London If you’d like to know more then please contact Laurence Tricker, Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org). Cyclopark Project Manager New users to the portal will need to register. property & tenders Regeneration & Economy Division On 01474 338813 or Mobile 07738076298 This will be a services concession contract or via email [email protected] Construction is earmarked to commence summer 2011.

Management & Operation of Mansfield District Council’s Leisure Services

Mansfield District Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitable leisure management contractors, including existing Non Profit Distributing Request for Quotations – Organisations and private sector operators, to enter into a contract to manage, develop and operate the Council’s leisure centres and potentially the leisure Bridgend Healthy Living development service in line with the Council’s strategic objectives for leisure. The Council is seeking an improved revenue position as well as innovative Services Partnership Project solutions to address any future investment requirements. The existing facilities portfolio included in the scope of this procurement are: ● Water Meadows Swimming & Fitness Complex Bridgend County Borough Council is inviting proposals ● Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre and quotations from suitably experienced consultants to ● Oak Tree Leisure Centre undertake a business case and, if approved, support the ● River Maun Recreation Centre procurement process for an external partner organisation to ● Meden Sports Centre (Joint provision with Nottinghamshire CC) manage the Council’s leisure centres and swimming pools. The Council also wishes to consider whether the Leisure Development Service should be included in the final Contract; therefore it is included at this stage but may be excluded In order to ensure on-going service development, long-term from the final Contract dependent on a range of qualitative and quantitative benefits. sustainability and required efficiencies against revenue It is envisaged that the Contract will be for a term of between 10-15 costs, Bridgend CBC is considering entering into an years with a proposed date for the award of Contract in July 2011. agreement with an external partner to operate and develop The Council considers that the existing staff will transfer under the some of its key facilities. The Authority now needs to ensure Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations that a preferred model of management arrangement is the (TUPE) and that the Code on Workforce Matters may apply. best one to achieve its outcomes. Potential bidders must complete a Pre Qualification Questionnaire and demonstrate a proven successful track record in a variety of areas, including delivering innovative partnerships, to be included on the Council’s select list. For a specification pack and submission documents The successful contractor will be selected through a formal tender process. please e-mail [email protected] Interested organisations can request an information Information supplied should include: pack and pre-tender questionnaire from: Richard Lewis, Principal Consultant, Strategic Leisure, - Contact name 3rd Floor, Rutherford House, Warrington Road, - Organisation name & contact details Birchwood Science Park, Warrington WA3 6ZH. Telephone: 01925 855 550 Closing date for submission of proposals and Email: [email protected] quotations is 12:00 noon Friday 12th November 2010. The closing date for return of completed questionnaires is 4pm Friday 19th November 2010. 12 property & tenders 13

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IN BRIEF Cultural 'heart' planned for Bromley £55m to revamp Welsh Cathedral Group agrees redevelopment plans that will transform town centre towns and cities Welsh deputy minister for By Pete Hayman housing and regeneration Jocelyn Davies has launched a new £55m A new cultural scheme is being fund to help revamp cities and planned for the heart of towns across Wales. The Bromley, following an agree- Regeneration Investment Fund ment between the Cathedral for Wales (RIFW) means Wales has Group and Bromley Council. become one of the first regions The London-based developer to establish a fund under an EU has announced that it has scheme to promote sustainable already received interest from a urban growth. The Joint range of leisure operators European Scheme for Sustainable regarding the Geddes Archi- Investment in City Areas tects-designed development. programme is designed to see Bromley South Central will The project includes cinemas, hotels and a new high street area grants repaid and reinvested. be sited around Westmoreland Road and is poised to boast a Cathedral Group chief "Even in the current climate RBKC launches Earls nine-screen multiplex cinema; executive Richard Upton we've ensured that 60 per cent Court consultation 25,000sq ft (2,323sq m) of said: "We are delighted to of the Bromley South Central The future of the Earls Court cafés and restaurants and a have signed this agreement scheme is under offer to leisure Exhibition Centres in London is 150-room hotel. Private and with Bromley Council, moving and public infrastructure to come under the microscope as affordable apartments and an the development a significant covenants and service providers." part of a new consultation being underground car park also step toward completion on a Construction work on the led by the local authority. Local feature as part of the project, site which is so key to the project is expected to start on residents are being asked to which will see an existing continuing success of the town site next year, with a view to have their say to help guide a 600-space car park demolished. centre economy. completion in 2012. new planning framework for the area, which is being created by Swadlincote Royal Borough of Kensington Ice rink plans move forward and Chelsea (RBKC). RBKC is work starts working alongside Hammersmith Construction work has By Pete Hayman and Fulham Council and the commenced on a new London mayor towards £15m retail and leisure Plans for a new permanent developing the Supplementary scheme in Swadlincote, competition-standard ice rink in Planning Document. Derbyshire, which will Bournemouth have received the include a five-screen green light from officials. 11 bid for Scarborough Curzon cinema. Bournemouth Borough leisure village project Rokeby Developments Council's planning board has Scarborough Borough Council and Peveril Securities are approved the project, which has confirmed that it leading the development, has been proposed by the local The arena will be designed has received 11 expressions which will occupy authority and is poised to by Sutton Griffiths Architects of interest from companies 112,000sq ft (10,405sq m) include other leisure facilities. looking to deliver the town's of floor space and include However, the King's Park ice include an Olympic-sized ice new leisure village. In September, a number of retail outlets. stadium plans remains subject pad for recreational skating, the local authority placed a The scheme, comprising to the backing of the Highways ice dance, curling and ice notice in the Official Journal of the former Wraggs Pipes Agency, which has asked for hockey, with seating for up the European Union to start a plant site, is expected to further details relating to the to 2,500 spectators. procurement process for the generate £20m for the project's transport assessment. The planned venue is also set development, which will include local economy each year. The Sutton Griffin Architects- to host basketball, a climbing a football ground. designed ice facility will wall and a standing surf wave.

14 Read Leisure Opportunities online www.leisureopportunities.com/digital © Cybertrek 2010 PROPERTY & TENDERS / DIRECTORY www.leisureproperty.com property & tenders / directory property Sports and Leisure Investment, LPF: Children’s Entertainment Centres Development and Operating Opportunity – the latest industry developments Proposed Community Stadium, York An early evening LPF seminar to be held at: Gambado Chelsea, 7 Station Court, Townmead Road, London City of York Council is inviting Initial Expressions of Interest from suitably SW6 2PY on Wednesday 10th November 2010, 6.30pm - 8.30pm experienced organisations that are able to invest in, manage and operate the proposed Community Stadium in York and the associated leisure facilities across CONTENT: the wider site. The seminar will give an update on the Children’s Entertainment Centre York's new Community Stadium will become a major new 'hub' for sports, leisure, industry from an Operators perspective and from property perspective. health, and well-being for York (and the wider region), as well as a professional It will give an overview of the industry, the progress its made, the latest sports venue for York City FC, and York City Knights Rugby Club. developments and where its heading in the future. Following extensive feasibility analysis, the project is at a stage where a facility Followed by a panel Questions and Answer session mix is emerging. Proposals for the wider site may include a revamped leisure SPEAKER: complex (i.e. swimming pool, and health and fi tness suite), a new library for York, Iain Westwater, Managing Director, Gambado. He has over 25 years 'Health and Well-being Space'. There may be an opportunity to incorporate other experience in the hotel, leisure and children’s play sector having previously appropriate leisure components of both a community and commercial nature. The worked at The Pinnacle Leisure Group and Cannon’s Health & Fitness. new Community Stadium and associated facilities will form part of a wider retail Alex Cheney, Managing Director, Monkey Bizness Limited. Alex is a co- development at Monks Cross South, which is located north-east of the city centre. founder in Monkey Bizness, he has spent the last six years running a multi-site In order to help develop these proposals, the Council invites initial Expressions of family entertainment business growing from 1 site to 9 in sites in this time Interest from companies that are interested in (1) investing in, developing, and or achieving revenue growth of 40% plus year-on-year. operating the Community Stadium plus the existing leisure complex or (2) investing David Kerr, DKA Associates in, developing, and or operating the leisure complex but not the stadium. PROGRAMME There is an existing lease for the operation of some of those facilities which terminates (subject to the provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act) in late 2012. 6.30pm Registration 8.30pm Finish Fee: £45.00 + VAT LPF members If you are interested, please respond - via email - to Rob Bailey of Five £55.00 + VAT member guests Lines Consulting (email: rob.bailey@fi velinesconsulting.co.uk) detailing £90.00 + VAT non members which of the options above you are expressing an interest in, and providing some initial details of your company's relevant experience. TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Further information will then be provided to those companies which express an Michael Emmerson, LPF Administration interest. At that stage, there will also be an opportunity to discuss the project further with the Council. E: [email protected] RESTRICTED NUMBERS T: 01462 471932 F: 01462 433909 Please submit expressions of BOOK EARLY TO AVOID W: www.leisurepropertyforum.org DISAPPOINTMENT interests by Friday 19th November 2010.

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No end in sight for 'staycations' What next for Britons still opting to ditch foreign trips and stay in the UK for holidays the industry? By Tom Walker Government must remove The UK Tourism Survey figures, released by barriers for tourism growth VisitEngland, show the number of trips taken by domestic travellers in the UK in the first six months of 2010 remain unchanged compared to 2009. KURT JANSON is Although the overall number of domestic policy director overnight trips was unchanged, there was a for Tourism shift in the purposes of the trips – the Allliance number of pure holiday trips fell by 3 per cent between January and June, while the number of visiting friends and relatives trips increased by 2 per cent. 'Staycations' have retained their popularity he 26 per cent cut in the funding During the month of June visitor figures for VisitBritain and VisitEngland as increased by 5 per cent compared to June and 17 per cent in the UK. Despite a slight Trevealed following the government's 2009 perhaps influenced by the later downturn in holiday tourism this year Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) half-term holiday than the previous year. compared to 2009, England and the UK was unwelcome, but no surprise. VisitEngland chief executive James are still experiencing double digit growth To put the cuts into context, if the Berresford said: "Last year was the best compared to 2008. budgets for VisitBritain and VisitEngland ever year for leisure tourism with domestic "The industry should be proud of had kept pace with inflation since 1997, holiday trips up by 18 per cent in England sustaining strong and consistent figures." the two agencies would have a combined budget of more than £80m per annum at the end of the CSR period. Instead, they ONS reports growth in UK visitor numbers will have to make do with a budget of just £29m – a 65 per cent reduction. By Pete Hayman These cuts are particularly frustrating because, unlike almost all other DCMS Visitor numbers to the UK increased by 6 agencies, the national tourist boards did per cent between June and August not benefit from government largess compared with the previous three months, during the boom years. While the DCMS' according to new figures. internal budget increased by more than The Office of National Statistics (ONS) 130 per cent, funding for tourism went revealed an increase of 7 per cent in down by more than 10 per cent. expenditure by overseas residents during The reduction in public funding the period, while the number of UK significantly increases pressure on the residents travelling abroad also grew. government to deliver on its coalition However, the ONS found that inbound programme promise to "take steps to visitor numbers in the 12 months to August improve the competitiveness of the UK Visitors appear to be returning to the UK 2010 fell by 1 per cent to 29.5 million. tourism industry, recognising the important part it plays in our national economy". If this is not going to be New tourism strategy proposed for Scotland achieved though raising the level of investment in the agencies then the Stephen Leckie, the chair of the newly for many years to come". The TLG, only other means of achieving it is by established Tourism Leadership Group formed by the Scottish Tourism Forum, removing barriers so that the private (TLG) in Scotland, has written an open with the full endorsement of the Scottish sector can compete more competitively letter to the industry asking for input Government, is made up of senior in the global tourism market. towards the creation of a new strategy. industry figures from across Scotland. The government's new tourism Leckie, who is also managing director It has been tasked with developing a strategy is due before the end of the of resort operator Crieff Hydro, asked for "refreshed vision" for Scottish tourism and year and its ability to deliver on the feedback, which would ensure that recommending the changes to ensure it commitment will rest upon how well it "tourism in Scotland continues to flourish remains a competitive destination. addresses VAT and the regulatory burden.

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Room to change… room to grow Educators can help improve the careers of younger employees in a number of ways

ant to put the old stereotypes about working in housekeeping Wto bed once and for all? Following the three 'Room to Change' conferences its time to join Springboard, The Edge Hotel School is due to open to the public in spring 2012 in an exciting new blueprint for a new careers campaign that will shape First student-run hotel to launch housekeeping and accommodation management, and help attract the Young people to train in 'fully-functioning' environment next generation of talented professionals. Everyone associated with By Tom Walker and will operate as a four-star the industry can do something. If facility. It is scheduled to open you're a GM, why not look at improving Educational charity Edge in spring 2012 after a £10m benefits, rewards and recognition? Foundation has teamed up with refurbishment of the property. Make sure you hire qualified staff and SAM COULSTOCK is the University of Essex and Students will receive practical integrate with other managers via customer relation- Colchester Institute to launch and vocational training while interdepartmental swaps. You could ship director at the UK's first working hotel run also working in a commercially even leave messages in guest's rooms. Springboard UK. and staffed by students. sustainable business. Make sure GM also stands for 'Great Leisure Opportuni- The Edge Hotel School will Edge Foundation president Motivator'. Perhaps you're already ties is the official enable students to become Sir Garry Hawkes, said: "To be working as an executive housekeeper recruitment future leaders of hospitality by able to operate a fully function- and could help develop more high profile magazine for working in a fully- functioning ing hotel with real members of CPD for your staff, expand existing Springboard UK hotel and learning from the public staying, as well as mentoring schemes and initiate Rising industry experts while gaining providing both quality practical Star programmes and forge stronger links with colleges and a degree level qualification. and vocational learning for the universities. Ensure EH stands for 'exceptional help'. The Edge Hotel School will next generation of hospitality As an educator you can directly influence young people's be located at the Grade II-listed students, is a great move career choice by looking at the content of your programmes, Wivenhoe House, Colchester, forward for the industry." facilitating work experience and giving students the chance to get involved 'with have a go' sessions and definitely invite Springboard ambassadors to visit. Also, let people know what a Change of Scene project launches brilliant career path awaits them if they choose this area. Springboard is producing innovative and accessible careers More than 40 young people Running until 2012, the material for colleges and universities, with the next CareerScope from East Northampton have scheme is a partnership Hotels featuring a section on housekeeping and accommodation taken part in a new outdoor between Northampton management. We're already linking our respected INSPIRE work activity training initiative Borough Council, Northamp- experience quality standard to the campaign. aimed at youngsters from tonshire County Council, Everyone can do something to help; you may have your own deprived backgrounds. Northamptonshire Police, ideas to change perceptions and Springboard has provided you Funded by a £229,000 four residents associations with a framework to help. There's a rewarding role for everyone Natural England grant, the and the local Rotary Clubs. and regular updates and contact can be made by contributing to Change of Scene project The project is open to our Pillow Talk section on the website. gives youngsters the opportu- young people aged 13 to 19 If you want to become a Springboard ambassador then contact nity to access nature through and gives participants the us at www.roomtochange.springboarduk.net adventurous and creative opportunity to learn camping We can't pull the covers over our heads anymore and just hope activities, while gaining and survival skills and for the best. It's time for decisive action to help clean up the valuable qualifications. explore the outdoors. skills shortage and make a real difference in growing the next generation of housekeeping and accommodation managers.

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SPORT & LEISURE LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES APPOINTMENTS sport & leisure HAVANT AND WATERLOOVILLE LEISURE CENTRES, HAMPSHIRE OPERATIONS MANAGER Salary £30,000 plus PRP and benefi ts 40-hour week based at Havant Leisure Centre WANTED: AN INSPIRATIONAL LEADER! We are looking for an experienced, committed and self-motivated individual to join our management team and manage our two centres which attract L 1700 Members L 12 Tennis Courts, including 3 Covered Courts 1.2M visits p.a. Responsible for all operations and for driving service and brand standards across the business. L Management of 7 public courts L 5 Squash & Racketball Courts L Gym L Studio Strong leadership, communication, planning and business skills are key to the post in order to help the company achieve its targets. Commercial experience L Wet Health Suite comprising Spa, Sauna & Steam Room is highly desirable to improve the customer experience, increase footfall and L Treatment Room L Bar & Restaurant L Car Park maximise income. If you are at the stage of your career where you wish to really deliver change and have the ability to infl uence our business then apply now.

For an application pack visit www.horizonlc.com or for further DEPUTY MANAGER information email [email protected] or telephone 02392 488411. The creation of this new post offers an exciting Closing date: Friday 12 November 2010 opportunity for an ambitious candidate at this prestigious and popular private members’ club. COACH SOCCER Applicants should possess leisure management AND DEVELOP YOUR CAREER experience and be able to demonstrate sound WITH THE NEW YORK RED BULLS administrative and IT skills, effective staff motivation and leadership, successful experience of marketing and The New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer excellent customer service. are currently looking to add experienced coaches to our 2011 community based staff. A fi tness and management qualifi cation are desirable. APPLICATION CRITERIA: t .VTUIBWFQSFWJPVTDPBDIJOHFYQFSJFODF Salary 22 - 27k commensurate with skills and experience. t Hold a recognized coaching qualifi cation t #FPWFSUIFBHFPG Lilleshall National Sports Centre: Nov. 12 Please visit our website www.crafc.co.uk Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre: Nov 13or 14 for background information and to obtain (These dates will be the only UK based recruitment opportunity) application procedures. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY: t Email [email protected] Closing date 19th November 2010 t Visit redbullsacademy.com

Community Sports Manager MALTON SCHOOL £28,636 - £30,851

The Opportunity This exciting opportunity arises as a result of a major sports facility development by Malton School, in conjunction with North Yorkshire County Council and Ryedale District Council. MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL The School is constructing a new sports facility for School and community (scheduled for opening early 2011) comprising: CYNGOR SIR FYNWY L Sports Hall L Climbing Wall L Full size 3G Synthetic Pitch DIRECTORATE OF LIFELONG LEARNING AND LEISURE The School is also looking to develop greater community use of its existing grass CYFARWYDDIAETH DYSGU GYDOL OES A HAMDDEN pitches and tennis courts. The Challenge Managing the new facility will be a challenge, but a rewarding one. The DUTY OFFICER Community Sports Manager will be responsible for operational and fi nancial (Post ID LMOD001) matters relating to the facilities. However the task is much bigger than that. We are looking for the CSM to be a catalyst for the further development of sport - in Salary SCP 25-29 £21,519 - £24,646 school and community. This will include: L Supporting PE staff and primary school staff in the delivery of curricular and (pending Job Evaluation) after school sport Based at Monmouth Leisure Centre L Working with local clubs to develop sport and the sports infrastructure L Working with relevant partners to promote coach education, volunteering and performance initiatives We are looking for a highly motivated, service driven Duty Offi cer, to work The Person on a shift basis at our operationally demanding dual use wet-side & dry-side All the partners are extremely enthusiastic and determined to see this project facilities at Monmouth Leisure Centre. succeed. We will expect you to have: Applicants should be customer focused and have previous experience L Enthusiasm and passion for sport and exercise of working in a leisure facility. An ILAM, ISRM, NVQ Level 3 leisure L Experience of facility management management qualifi cation or relevant degree is also essential as is a First L Worked in sports development in a professional or personal capacity Aid at Work qualifi cation, RLSS NPLQ and Pool Plant Operators Certifi cate. L Good interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and motivate others For an informal discussion about this position contact Ian Saunders, Application form and details are available from Nicola Wise (Head’s PA): Leisure Manager on 01663 644499 or Nick Butler Assistant Manager answerphone: 01653 605302 email: [email protected] Operations Monmouth 01600 775135 For an application form and further details, please contact Closing date: Friday 19th November Interviews to be held w/c 29th November [email protected] All staff must have enhanced CRB Clearance and are expected to adhere to CLOSING DATE FOR POST IS FRIDAY 19th NOVEMBER 2010 good working practices. Appointment to these posts is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Middlecave Road, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7NH and is subject to an enhanced disclosure check. We are committed to equal www.maltonschool.org Headteacher: Mr R Williams opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, including members of ethnic minority groups and disabled people. 21 JOBS ONLINE news & jobs updated daily at www.leisureopportunities.co.uk

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Contract Inspector Sports General Manager (Carlton) Centres and Parks Company: Hartlepool Borough Council Salary: Band 12, £30,851 - £33,661 Company: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Location: Hartlepool, Salary: £25,727 Closing date: 17 Nov 2010 Location: Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Closing date: 05 Nov 2010 Become a Nutritional Therapist Duty Manager Company: Premier Training International Ltd Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom Company: Parkwood Leisure Salary: £16,000 - £18,000 Location: Lewisham /Bexley, UK Become a Massage Therapist Closing date: 05 Nov 2010 Company: Premier Training International Ltd Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom jobs online Membership Advisor Company: Parkwood Leisure Become a Gym Instructor Salary: rate of pay £6.27ph-£7.65ph Company: Premier Training International Ltd Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom Coach Soccer with the Closing date: 05 Nov 2010 Become a Personal Trainer New York Red Bulls Sports Officer Company: Premier Training International Ltd Company: Red Bull New York Company: University of Southampton Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom Location: United States Salary: £18,117 - £21,565 pa Closing date: 17 Dec 2010 Location: Southampton, United Kingdom Club General Manager Closing date: 05 Nov 2010 Company: Fitness First Middle East Trainee Personal Trainer Salary: competitive plus benefi ts Location: Middle East, Worldwide / Fitness Instructor National Business Company: The Training Room Development Manager Health Club Duty Manager Salary: £20K-£30K Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom Company: Skills Active Group Company: Bicester Hotel Golf & Spa Closing date: 01 Mar 2011 Salary: £35,000 per annum Location: Bicester, United Kingdom Location: Central London, United Kingdom Closing date: 08 Nov 2010 Regional Corporate Manager Level 2 Apprenticeships Company: Parkwood Leisure Company: Holmes Place Salary: Weekly Wage: £95 Sports Club Assistant Manager Location: Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom Company: Croydon Sports Club Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Worldwide Salary: £20,000pa depending on exp Closing date: 01 Oct 2011 Location: Croydon, United Kingdom Regional Sales Manager Personal Trainer Closing date: 12 Nov 2010 Company: Holmes Place Company: YMCA Fitness Industry Training Location: Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Location: London, United Kingdom Administration Assistant Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Worldwide Company: Parkwood Leisure Closing date: 31 Oct 2011 Salary: Grade: A2L2- A2L3 £15,063 - £15,891 Performance Consultants Exercise to Music Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Company: SPARC Company: YMCA Fitness Industry Training Closing date: 12 Nov 2010 Location: New Zealand Location: London, United Kingdom Personal Trainers Wanted! Become an Exercise to Closing date: 31 Oct 2011 Company: YOUR Personal Training Salary: OTE £40-60K Music Instructor Specialist Courses Location: Various (see details) UK Company: Focus Training Company: YMCA Fitness Industry Training Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom Location: London, United Kingdom Fitness Instructor Closing date: 29 Nov 2010 Closing date: 31 Oct 2011 Company: Horizones Health & Fitness Club Salary: £6.25 per hour GP Exercise Referral Become a Gym Instructor Location: Woking, United Kingdom Company: Focus Training Company: YMCA Fitness Industry Training Closing date: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom Location: London, United Kingdom Closing date: 29 Nov 2010 Closing date: 31 Oct 2011 Sports Coaches Company: Bacon’s College Become a Gym Instructor General Manager Salary: Dependent on qualifi cations and exp Company: Focus Training Company: National Trust Location: Southwark, United Kingdom Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom Salary: £45,000 per annum Closing date: 15 Nov 2010 Closing date: 29 Nov 2010 Location: West Sussex, United Kingdom Closing date: 20 Nov 2010 Leisure Club Manager Become a Personal Trainer Company: Hallmark Hotels Company: Focus Training Bar/Complex Managers Salary: £21,000 Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom Company: Park Holidays UK Ltd Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom Closing date: 29 Nov 2010 Location: South, United Kingdom

22 for more news and jobs updated daily visit www.leisureopportunities.co.uk SPORT & LEISURE / GENERAL LEISURE www.leisureopportunities.co.uk sport & leisure / It’s happening in H rtlepool Head of Sport          Salary: (£45,155 - £52,327 per annum) Band 12, £30,851 - £33,661, 37 hpw, 2 year fixed term contract Ref: SR-102203 As part of the University’s vision to be one of the top 50 Carlton is an important, well established Outdoor Centre and has universities in the world, the University of Leeds has recently over the years, delivered curricular based adventurous activity to invested almost £20 million in sport and physical activity, creating Primary Schools in the Tees Valley. You will be expected to lead change both in infrastructure, operations, community engagement some of the fi nest facilities in UK higher education. Our sports and resourcing with the aim of transforming the Centre into one of participation programmes and performance clubs are some of the best in the region. the most successful in the sector and we are proud of a sporting Educated to degree level and with a management or business tradition and culture which we wish to continue to develop. qualification, you should be highly motivated, have experience of We are now looking for an outstanding candidate to provide delivering outdoor activity services, demonstrable management experience and proven commercial awareness. You should be an commercial leadership for sport at the university. Reporting to the able communicator, with strong networking skills and will need to Head of Commercial Services, you will be responsible for leading be flexible, dedicated and prepared to work occasional Sport & Physical Activity into the next phase of development. unsociable hours. The successful candidate will be an outstanding individual with a For an informal discussion please contact Pat Usher, Sport and passion for realising the impact sport can have on our students, Recreation Manager on (01429) 523416. staff and wider community. Informal enquiries to Mr Stewart Ross, Head of Commercial This post is subject to safer recruitment measures, therefore, please Services, email: [email protected] tel: +44 (0) 113 343 5081. ensure a safer recruitment application form is completed. To apply online please visit www.northeastjobs.org or To download an application form and job details general leisure www.sector1.net or Tel: (01429) 523331. please visit: http://hr.leeds.ac.uk/jobs/ Closing date: Friday, 12th November 2010 at 12 noon. Alternatively these may be obtained from Hartlepool Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer. Sally Popplewell, Senior Sports Administration Offi cer, www.sector1.net for more vacancies within this organisation. email: [email protected] tel: +44 (0)113 343 5080. Job Reference Number: 222001 Closing Date: 5pm, 12th November 2010.

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New home for London's Europa gymnastics facility

By Pete Hayman studio, a boxing studio and a weights studio. A fitness studio The future of London's Europa and gymnastics hall are also Gymastics Centre has been proposed as part of the venue, secured with the unveiling of which will be capable of plans to build a new home for hosting a range of competitions. the facility in Crayford. A new Barratt Homes will also venue is to be built on the contribute funding towards the Samas Roneo site, which has new Europa Gymnastics Centre, been donated to the London which has also been handed a Borough of Bexley by the £200,000 grant by London housing developer and mayor Boris Johnson. The landowner, Barratt Homes. project team includes Len and The new Maiden Lane facility Yvonne Arnold, Formation aims to boost access for the Architects, Stace LLP, White- entire community and will code Design Associates and RLT include a martial arts and dance Engineering Consultants. The centre has secured a £200,000 from the mayor of London

Area to buy X- Leeds Arena scheme set to move forward Leisure stake? By Pete Hayman time for a proposed opening Area Property Partners is date of late 2012. thought to be in talks to Detailed designs and cost plans Located at Claypit Lane, the buy a 30 per cent stake in for the proposed Leeds Arena new Leeds Arena is to be X-Leisure, the leisure firm are to go before the local capable of accommodating that owns the SNO!Zone authority for approval tomor- 13,500 spectators and will and Xcape brands. OPULOUS

row (3 November). : P ensure that seats are no more Fund manager Hermes MAGE Leeds City Council (LCC) I than 68m (223ft) from the Real Estate wants to sell its confirmed that preparatory The arena is to open in 2012 centre of the stage. stake in the company and work had commenced on the LCC councillor Richard Lewis Area is in the running to project in September, with BAM Construction, which has said: "We are moving into the acquire it. Hermes is also construction due to begin in been appointed by the council next phase of the Leeds Arena looking to offload its stake early 2011 to deliver the to deliver the scheme, is project, with building work in the Bluewater complex. Populous-designed venue. scheduled to complete work in starting on site early next year."

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