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David Lloyd to launch ASMR experience David Lloyd Clubs has become one of the first health club and spa operators in the UK to offer ASMR therapy sessions following a new partnership with ASMR artist Sophie Michelle. AsMR – or Autonomous sensory Meridian Response – is a physical response to a stimulus, such as chopping vegetables or whispering, which begins as a tingling sensation in the scalp before moving down the neck and spine. It has been proven to reduce stress, as well as aid relaxation and has become a wildly popular youtube phenomenon, with more than 13 million videos on the platform
■■Sophie Michelle will perform ASMR triggers using commonplace spa objects
dedicated to triggering the reaction. In response to the trend, David Lloyd
guests watch and listen to experience
Clubs will trial live AsMR sessions at its
the brain tingling, also known as a
new spa Retreat at David Lloyd Chigwell,
'braingasm', associated with AsMR.
before rolling the experience out across its spa Retreat clubs across the uK. sessions will feature sophie Michelle
"We understand how important wellness is and we're always on the lookout for new ways for our members to exercise self-care," said stephanie
performing AsMR triggers using commonplace spa objects into a pair of
Holland, head of spa at David Lloyd Clubs.
microphones, while headphone-wearing
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leisure opps people Ukactive's Jack Shakespeare: political parties 'off the mark' in their approach to help NHS
T
he main political parties
"The major parties need
need to "discuss
to discuss prevention in the
prevention in the same
same breath as they discuss
breath as they discuss
funding the NHs, and there is
funding the NHS", according
no better place to start than
to Jack Shakespeare,
focussing on the youngest in
director of children, young
our society and their families."
people, families and
shakespeare did
research at ukactive.
welcome, however, the
Responding to the major
manifesto pledge made
political parties publishing
by the Conservative Party
their manifestos, shakespeare
to invest £1bn over three
said the parties have failed
years to create 250,000
to acknowledge some of
■Shakespeare ■ was responding to parties publishing their manifestos
the solutions for easing the
"We're left wondering about how important prevention and early intervention will be to the next government"
pressure on the health service. "The parties have published their manifestos and yet we are left wondering about
extra childcare places – through schools – during the holidays for primary school-age children. "Why is this so important? Because opening schools
so far focused heavily on
during holiday times provides
and early intervention will
campaign has understandably
front line investment, with
an opportunity to unlock
be to the next government,"
been our National Health
limited discussion on how to
activity for the children
shakespeare said.
service, but the debate has
reduce people using the NHs.
that need it the most."
"Central to the election
how important prevention
'Safeguarding issue' prevents Zara Hyde Peters from taking up CEO role at UK Athletics
Z
take up her role as the
We've agreed together that Zara will now not be taking up her position as CEO
next chief executive of
Chris Clark, chair uK Athletics
ara Hyde Peters will not
UK Athletics as planned. The former international
appointed to the role in
British Triathlon chief was
Athletics Board convened
August following a near-one
due to start work as uK
a meeting this past sunday
year search for a permanent
Athletics CeO in December,
24 November and discussed
uK Athletics CeO, triggered
but wide-spread press reports
the situation fully.
by the stepping down of Niels
"Following the meeting
de Vos in september 2018. Hyde Peters’ career as
issue" have now put stop
I had time with Zara to
to her appointment.
review the situation and
an elite athlete saw her
we have agreed together
compete for Great Britain
Clark, chair uK Athletics,
that she will now not be
in events during the 1990s
said: "Following recent press
taking up her position as
and for england at the 1994
reports and significant
CeO on 1 December."
Commonwealth Games.
In a short statement, Chris
appointed to the role in August
4
Hyde Peters had been
Zara Hyde Peters, the uK
regarding a "safeguarding ■■Hyde Peters had been
media attention focused on
long-distance runner and
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Contents issue 777 NewS People
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Fitness
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Sports
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CIMSPA
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Spa & wellness
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Attractions
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Insight
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■■Prince Andrew held the role of president of ALVA since 1999
"It is intended that Lord Lee, our chair, will succeed HRH The Duke of York as president in September 2020"
Prince Andrew "no longer president of ALVA"
T
he Association of
since 1999 and we thank
Leading Visitor
him for the support he
Attractions (ALVA) has
has given the Association
confirmed that HRH The Duke of York, Prince Andrew,
over the last 20 years. "It is intended that
will no longer represent the
Lord Lee, our chair, will
organisation as its president.
succeed HRH as president
Prince Andrew had held the
in september 2020, when
role of president for exactly
Lord Lee steps down as
20 years, having being
chair, having served ALVA
appointed to the role in 1999.
in that role for 30 years.
In a short statement,
"We do not intend to make
ALVA said: "In light of the
any further statements to
Duke of York’s decision not
the media about the board's
to undertake public duties
decision to cease HRH's
for the foreseeable future,
presidency of ALVA."
as a consequence of the
ALVA's members
issues raised in the BBC
include some of the uK's
Newsnight interview, the
most popular, iconic
board of ALVA confirms that
museums, galleries,
His Royal Highness is now
palaces, castles, cathedrals,
no longer its president.
zoos, historic houses,
"The Duke of York has
heritage sites, gardens
been President of ALVA
and leisure attractions.
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leisure opps people SoulCycle chief executive Melanie Whelan steps down from her role
S
oulcycle chief executive Melanie whelan has resigned from her role,
"I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to have led SoulCycle during a transformational time"
capping off a challenging few months for the indoor
– Whelan wrote: "I'm deeply
been in those dark studios.
cycling operator.
grateful for the opportunity
The love, the passion, the
to have led our soulCycle
energy and the spirit of what
with immediate effect and
team and brand during a
we do is more important
will also step down as director
transformational time for
today than ever before.
■■whelan has vacated the
of the company's board.
this amazing community.
soulCycle is a one-of-a-kind
role with immediate effect
she will be replaced
"Having started with
Whelan will vacate the role
organisation and I will be
by chief financial officer
soulCycle when we had only
cheering on your continued
sunder Reddy, who has
seven studios and a huge
growth and success."
been named interim CeO.
dream, I couldn't be more
Founded in 2006,
In an emailed letter sent to
proud of what this team has
soulCycle currently operates
soulCycle employees – widely
accomplished together. The
nearly 100 studios in the
reported in the us media
magic of soulCycle has always
us, Canada and the uK.
Blackpool Pleasure beach chief Amanda Thompson targets safety and sustainability as new IAAPA chair
T
he development of a
the IAAPA hotseat and
global safety standard
pledges to continue the work
for the attractions
that Rosenberg started on
industry is high on the
sustainability, identifying
wish list of incoming
it as a very important
iAAPA chair Amanda
issue for the sector.
Thompson, whose tenure
Looking forward, she says
began on 19 November.
she feels that consumers
Thompson, who has been
will want more hands-on
the managing director of
experiences in amusement
Blackpool Pleasure Beach in
parks in the future, swinging
the uK since 2004, becomes
back a little from virtual
only the third woman to
reality, while festivals and
chair the attractions industry
■■Thompson has been MD at blackpool Pleasure beach since 2004
association, and the first
"My goal as IAAPA chair is to unite the amusement park world with safety, security and sustainability"
european woman. she hopes that she can encourage more women to "step up to the plate" in future, she
events within parks will become more important. "Change is extremely exciting and our industry changes every day," she said. Her goal as IAAPA chair
is definitely not having a
something I would love to see
is a clear one: "To unite
Asked where she felt
global safety standard. This is
happen during my tenure."
the amusement park
the industry can improve,
something which needs to be
Thompson said: "A weakness
addressed, and that would be
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Sarah gibbs ■■Hanley will be responsible for developing bannatyne fitness offering
Bannatyne adds to senior leadership team Hugh Hanley named head of fitness
T
he bannatyne Group has
important that health clubs move
appointed Hugh Hanley as
with the changing landscape.
its new head of fitness.
My role is to develop our fitness,
He joins the fitness operator
personal training and group
from Virgin Active, where
exercise offering and work with
he held the role of head of
the instructors and trainers to
personal training and fitness.
ensure they develop and grow to
"The Bannatyne management team has a very similar ethos to me," Hanley said. "We will be working together
achieve their fitness goals." Hanley's appointment follows a top team reshuffle at Bannatyne Group. Changes at
overall offering that is far more
the top have included the return
about health and wellbeing –
of founder Duncan Bannatyne
and a holistic approach – than
to front line involvement in
just straight forward fitness.
the health club, spa and hotel
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Fitness news EXERCISE REFERRALS
Benefits of referrals 'not as large as hoped' An analysis of the data,
The improvements in health and wellbeing associated with
published in the Journal of
exercise referral schemes
Epidemiology & Community
aren’t as large as hoped,
Health, revealed significant
according to a new study.
improvements in most of
A team of researchers
the included measures. When the figures were
looked at data from 23,731 active participants in 13
compared with thresholds for
different exercise referral
clinical "meaningfulness", the
schemes in the uK, lasting
changes didn’t reach these
between six weeks and three
thresholds. In other words,
months, which had been
the size of the changes was so
entered into the dedicated
small that it made rendering
National Referral Database.
their impact unclear.
■■The study drew on data from 23,731 active participants
"The findings support the
They looked at measurements recorded
need to consider exercise
at the beginning and end of
referral schemes, particularly
the schemes in BMI, blood
their implementation, more
pressure, resting heart rate
critically, using real world
and scores on internationally-
data to understand how
validated mental health,
best to maximise their
wellbeing, quality of life and
potential," the study states.
exercise confidence scales.
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"These findings support the need to consider exercise referral schemes, particularly their implementation, more critically, using real world data to understand how best to maximise their potential"
pARtnERShIp
fiit and Hussle join forces On-demand fitness app Fiit has partnered with Hussle, giving users of the fitness marketplace access to its catalogue of workouts. Fiit offers on-demand classes across three disciplines – cardio, strength and
■■fiit offers on-demand classes across three areas
balance – with guidance from a selection of PTs. It also runs Fiit Club, which
Working with Fiit is the perfect partnership for Hussle Lawrence King
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For Fiit customers, the collaboration
allows users to exercise at home and
means having access to Hussle's
compete against each other, no matter
network of 3,000 gyms.
what their personal fitness levels. The partnership is set to benefit
"Working with Fiit is the perfect partnership for Hussle in terms of
Hussle members who work out at
engaging the Gen Z and Millennial
different gyms across the country
audience," said Lawrence King, head of
– but aren’t able to access club-
commercial partnerships at Hussle.
based personal training services.
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Is exercise: a 'better cure' for heart failure than bed rest? exercise can improve the health of blood vessels in the heart for people with
■■Any exercise is better than none, the study found
heart failure. The finding, by a research team at university of Missouri, could
activity was good for heart health
offer an alternative to bed rest – the
compared to no exercise at all."
most common treatment prescribed by physicians to those with heart failure. "People with heart failure cannot do everything that a healthy individual can, so the question becomes how much
We now have a better understanding of how blood flows in the heart David emter
emter found that regardless of exercise intensity or duration, any level of exercise resulted in improved health of blood vessels in the heart. "We now have a better understanding
exercise can they handle and what type
of how blood flows in the heart,
of impact will it have on their health,"
the stiffness of blood vessels and
said Craig emter, the study's author.
the impact that exercise has on
"We found that regardless of
heart health," emter added.
intensity level, some type of physical
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Europeactive holds Int. standards Meeting
DEALS
TSG acquires Legend Club Management
Europeactive has held
Revenue management
its latest International
specialist Transaction
standards Meeting (IsM)
services Group (TsG) has acquired active leisure
in Copenhagen, Denmark. ■■Legend can be found at 1,800 sites worldwide
software and services
the theme for this year's event was "the
provider Legend Club
payments and value-
need for specialisation
Management systems
added services allows our
and differentiation in
for an undisclosed sum.
clients to do more of what
personal training".
they love," said steven
Founded in 2002, Legend
Holmes, CeO, TsG.
is currently installed in more
sean Maguire, managing
than 1,800 sites worldwide.
the programme of panel sessions and keynote speeches touched on a
director of Legend, added:
number of key focus areas –
management software,
"When we started Legend
such as European educational
integrated payments and
in 2002, we had a vision to
standards, the region's fitness
value-added services and has
build and deliver a customer-
trends and the differentiation
become a specialist in the
focused software platform
of personal training.
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Our vision was to build a customer-focused software platform sean Maguire
that would provide our clients with the features
the annual IsM aims to build cooperation within
and services they wanted."
the global fitness sector.
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Personal training news
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tRAInIng
PT Career Experience launches in UK Training provider Premier
The initial contact is a
Global NAsM and budget
chance for both parties to
operator Pure Gym have
get to know each other.
partnered to launch a
The student can then
national Personal Trainer
ask questions, while the
Career experience.
gym manager is able to
The new service will offer
learn about the student’s
students working towards
motivations and career
their PT certification a
aspirations – ensuring
chance to understand
any advice and practical
and experience the role
experience provided is
of a personal trainer, with
tailored to support these. "The Career experience
practical experience and bespoke advice from the
service is not just
uK’s largest gym chain.
about enhancing the
Before the end of the
learning experience,"
first two weeks of study
said Rebecca Passmore,
towards their qualification,
COO at Pure Gym.
students opting-in to the
"It is also about creating
Career experience receive
a career pathway for fitness
an introductory call from the
professionals that will help
gym manager at the Pure
us attract and retain talent."
Gym site they pre-selected.
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■■The service will give students an understanding of the PT's role
This is about creating a career pathway for fitness professionals Rebecca Passmore
pILAtES
Accredited pre- and postnatal reformer course launched Boutique fitness operator Ten Health and Fitness has launched its very own pre- and postnatal dynamic reformer pilates course through its teacher-training arm Ten education. It is marketed as the first RePs and CIMsPA-accredited course
■■The course will offer PT specific reformer skills
of its kind on the market. The course will enable personal
The course will ensure instructors understand women's needs Neil Dimmock
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"As the first RePs and CIMsPA
trainers to gain an understanding
accredited course on the market, it will
of how each trimester affects the
ensure instructors are well versed in
anatomy and physiology of the
providing exercise modifications and able
female body and how to promote
to offer an understanding of women's
safe and healthy activity within
needs," said Neil Dimmock, director of
these stages of pregnancy.
fitness and education at Ten Health.
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Sports news gRASSRootS
Funetics to reach every school in England england Athletics is
support them in different
looking to expand its
sports in the future.
Funetics programme across
england Athletics’ vision
schools and the physical
is for every primary school-
activity sector by actively
aged child in the country to
looking for new partners
be able to access funetics
to deliver the scheme.
sessions and to learn the
Funetics has been created
fundamental movement
by england Athletics to
skills via a trackable physical
help 4-11 year old children
literacy-based course.
across the country to learn,
Heptathlete Katarina
develop and practice running,
Johnson-Thompson has been
jumping and throwing
named Funetics ambassador.
skills all year round, for a
"Funetics is a fantastic
healthy confident future.
opportunity for children to
The programme helps
access running, jumping
children get active by
and throwing at an early
providing a safe, fun and
age – and all year round,"
nurturing environment.
Johnson-Thompson said.
It is designed to allow
■■funetics is aimed at helping 4-11 year old children get active
"For parents to be able to
children to develop
track their child's progress
fundamental movement
digitally is amazing."
skills and confidence to help
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For parents to be able to track their child's progress digitally is amazing Katarina Johnson-Thompson
nEW opEnIng
UK's first ever NfL Academy opens in London The uK's first ever NFL Academy training site has opened its doors in north London.
The academy has been set up to give aspiring young American football players the chance to develop their skills and knowledge of the game
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The New River sport & Fitness
■■NfL legend Jerry Rice visited the academy
in Wood Green will serve as the official on-field training site for the
students of the college have access
NFL Academy and is managed by
to the extensive facilities, which include
leisure operator Fusion Lifestyle.
a full-size 3G multi-sport pitches, full
The academy has been set up to
size athletics track, tennis courts, indoor
give aspiring young American football
exercise studios and fully equipped gym.
players and other "outstanding
The opening of the centre was marked
athletes" the chance to develop their
with a visit by Jerry Rice, three-time
skills and knowledge of the game,
super Bowl champion, who has been
while receiving full-time education
appointed ambassador to the Academy.
at Barnet and southgate College.
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Sport news StADIUMS
Consultation launched on Anfield expansion plans Liverpool Football Club (LFC) has opened a first-stage public consultation exercise on the proposed expansion of the iconic Anfield Road stand. The plans include increasing the
■■The plans would increase capacity to 61,000
capacity of the stand by around
We need agreement with the community for expansion to go ahead Andy Hughes
7,000 seats, which would expand
The club will now host a number
overall capacity at Anfield stadium
of drop-in events to consult the local
to 61,000 – making it the third
community, local businesses, supporters
largest in the english Premier
and key stakeholders on the plans.
League, behind rivals Manchester
"For any expansion to the Anfield Road
united and Tottenham Hotspur.
stand to go ahead we need agreement
As well as the extra seating,
with the local community," said Andy
the plans include sports bars
Hughes, LFC’s chief operating officer.
and lounge hospitality areas.
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aFC Wimbledon needs a further £11m to finish stadium work
pARtICIpAtIon
Nearly half of Irish adults now take part in sport
aFC Wimbledon has revealed
Nearly half (46 per cent)
that it needs to raise a further
of the Irish population –
£11m by January 2020 in
around 1.78 million people – currently participate in
order to complete building ■■Number of adults taking part has increased 3 per cent
sport at least once a week.
work on its new stadium at plough Lane in south London.
by swimming (8 per cent),
The figure comes from
Citing "unforeseen
the Irish Sports Monitor
running (7 per cent) and
planning delays and
(ISM) 2019 Mid-Year
cycling (4 per cent).
increased building costs",
According to Brendan
Report, published by
the EFL League one club said
sport Ireland, and marks
Griffin, Ireland's minister of
it is now in a race against
a 3 per cent increase in
state for tourism and sport,
time in order to come up
the number of people
the findings show "good
with a financial plan in order
playing sport since 2017.
progress in meeting National
for works to continue.
sports Policy targets".
There was also an increase
"The mid-year report
in the number of people taking part socially in sport. Overall, personal exercise remains the most popular activity (16 per cent of people taking part) followed
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The report shows progress towards our 2027 target Brendan Griffin
In a statement, the club said: "the stadium is now
shows further progress
taking shape and, while we're
towards the 2027 targets set
totally committed to the
out in the National sports
project, we are also about to
Policy 2018-2027," he said.
reach a point of no return."
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The voice for community leisure trusts across the UK The community leisure trust collective has launched a new brand that seeks to support and develop our public leisure and culture services. Community Leisure UK – formerly Sporta - is the association that specialises in charitable leisure trusts across the UK, enabling networking and knowledge sharing with peers and external stakeholders. Collectively, member community leisure trusts manage a combined budget of more than £1.6bn, employ over 67,000 people, and receive 233million visits per year. Charitable trusts are key community anchors who reinvest every penny into developing services focused on their local people across the life course. Trusts are working with more and more partners to develop supported routes to mental and physical health improvement, while reshaping services to meet local strategic objectives. The ultimate aim of community leisure trusts is to engage all people across the community, whether that is having a health check, a coffee in a safe and warm space, going for a swim, taking a walk in the park, borrowing a library book or becoming a member of a gym.
Community Leisure UK are keen to help organisations who would like to know more about the public leisure landscape and / or the charitable trust model. Please do get in touch at:
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Thank you for reading.
CIMSPA
Making our case
I
t’s polling day soon and, as the
Assessing our message
general election looms, we see that
Because here’s the thing: there are
once again the sports and physical
thousands of people in the uK who
activity sector has been largely
know they need to improve their
left off the agenda of all the major
health and wellbeing. They are
parties. Despite this glaring omission,
ready to make positive changes.
we remain steadfast in our vision to get more people more active more often. However, we do need to start
Yet, for whatever reason they don’t consider our sector to be part of
■■ Tara Dillon, chief
that journey. It’s time for us to take
executive of ciMSPA
thinking and acting differently if we
a fresh look at what we are selling as
are to successfully engage with the
a sector. What does our brand stand
people who desperately need our
for? What’s our message? I don’t think
expertise and the services we offer,
we can continue to label these people
but who continue to evade us..
as ‘hard to reach’. We have to find a
Persuasive skills
way of building trust and relationships with this audience if we are going to
This is why we have invited David
attract them into our facilities and
Thomson, a global leader in the fields
make a real difference to their health
of persuasion and influence, to keynote
and wellbeing. David will bring a unique
at the upcoming CIMsPA conference.
perspective on how we do just that.
Thomson is a Napolean Hill certified
The CIMsPA conference takes
instructor, a qualified life coach and one
place at east Midlands Conference
of only 19 trainers personally trained
Centre, Nottingham, Thursday
and endorsed by Dr Robert Cialdini to
27 February 2020. For more,
teach his POP (Principles of Persuasion)
see: www.cimspa.co.uk ●
It's time for us to take a fresh look at what we are selling as a sector. What does our brand stand for? What's our message?
workshop. A powerful and inspiring speaker, with decades of experience, he will give us a unique and refreshing view of how to engage with the audiences we find so difficult to reach.
■■David Thomson (above) will appear at the ciMSPA conference (right)
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Treatments to "change the state of mind" english hotel collection,
a couple’s, prenatal and
De Vere, has announced
signature spa experiences.
a partnership with
While booking, guests
JustBe Botanicals.
will be given five ‘states of
spas at De Vere Tortworth Court and De Vere Cotswold
mind’ choices for how they wish to feel on departure. each treatment will use
Water Park have been selected to include JustBe
oils infused with botanicals
Botanicals’ product line
blended to achieve the guest’s
and six treatments.
desired ‘state of mind’. Louise Tunisch, director
Founded by scottish aromatherapist, Gail
of spa at De Vere Cotswold
Bryden, JustBe Botanicals’
Water park, said: "Our aim is
product line is handmade
to create a calm oasis away
in scotland. Both products
from everyday life, which is
and treatments are claimed
why we’re thrilled to announce
to restore guests’ emotional
this partnership with JustBe
balance and enhance their
Botanicals as the first hotels
sense of wellbeing. The
in england to offer the brand’s
partnership will see six new
treatments and products".
treatments offered, including
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■■Spa guests will be given five ‘states of mind’ choices
Our aim is to create a calm oasis away from everyday life Louise Tunisch
AWARDS
Good Spa Guide and eSPA announce 2019 best UK spas The Good Spa Guide (GsG), in association with esPA skincare, recently revealed the winners of its 10th annual awards. Caitlin Dalton, editor at GsG, said:
■■Mandara's Trent Munday presented the awards
"We’ve been really struck this year by the smaller spas that offer a more
■■Best
bespoke, quirky and private experience.
service – Serenity Spa at
They deserve particular praise".
Seaham hall, Co Durham
the winners were:
■■Best
■
Best Country Retreat spa –
Champneys Forest Mere, hampshire
The smaller spas deserve particular praise for their creativity and flexibility
■■Best
Caitlin Dalton
■■Best
Day spa – the Spa hotel at
Ribby hall Village, Lancashire ■■Best
Boutique spa – Stanley
house hotel and Spa, Lancashire Destination spa – Aqua Sana
Sherwood Forest, nottinghamshire
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spa for Wellness –
Rockliffe hall, Co Durham ■■Best
urban spa – the Spa at
the Midland, Manchester ■■Best
Health Club spa – the Mere
golf Resort & Spa, Cheshire ■■Best
New spa – the Spa at
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REDEVELopMEnt
Museum of the Home targets 2020 relaunch The £18.1m renovation
which will result in 80
and reimagining of the
per cent more space to
Geffrye Museum of the
present its collections.
Home in London, uK will
The redevelopment
come to fruition in Q3
was designed by Wright
2020, with the museum's
& Wright Architects.
reopening at its Grade-I listed almshouse location. The relaunch will coincide
A final £600,000 of the £18.1m total is still to be raised, and the museum
with a new name, as the
is actively fundraising this
museum is dropping the
in various ways, including
Geffrye moniker, which
an online sow a seed
comes from Robert Geffrye, a
appeal, which invites the
former Lord Mayor of London
public to support the
who built the almshouses.
replanting of the "Gardens
In future the institution will
Through Time" exhibit.
simply be known as the Museum of the Home. National Lottery Heritage
■■An illustration of the Museum of the Home's new entrance
Director sonia solicari commented: "Our new displays, spaces and stories
Fund backing to the tune
will be a starting point for
of £12.3m has been
ideas and conversation
critical in allowing the
about what home means."
renovation of the museum,
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Our new displays will be a starting point for ideas about what home means sonia solicari
EVEntS
Record-breaking iAAPA attracts 42,600 attendees A record number of 42,600 industry professionals attended this year's IAAPA expo, held in Orlando on 18-22 November.
■■The trade show floor featured 1,146 exhibitors
The visitor attraction sector's premier event saw 1,146 exhibitors
An educational schedule consisting
display their innovations and services
of more than 100 seminars and
across 125 product categories, from
sessions included a number
ride engineering and virtual reality to
of keynote presentations.
special effects and food and beverage. Thirty eight companies made new
"With the largest attendance in IAAPA expo history, this year’s event is a
This year's event is a testament to the sector's growth
product announcements directly
testament to the continued growth and
from the trade show floor during the
strength of the attractions industry," said
expo, including Maurer, Holovis, eTF
Hal Mcevoy, president and CeO, IAAPA.
Hal Mcevoy
Ride systems and Premier Rides.
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Insight
The voice of youth CIMSPA will host a Youth Panel at next year's active-net event, with the aim of offering real insight into Gen Z
I
t's just months until active-net 2020, the two-day educational, networking and business meetings event, which attracts professionals from across the leisure sector. Following recent research by Leisure-net into the behaviour,
attitudes and perceptions of 16 - 24 year olds (Gen Z), the theme of the event is: ‘Gen Z-What makes them tick?'.
YOUTHFUL INSIGHT To help delegates learn more about this important demographic, active-net 2020 will host members of the CIMsPA Youth Panel, a vibrant mix of young people from across the uK, ranging from students and apprentices to those in employment. Formed in summer 2018, the Youth Panel is chaired by Malcolm McPhail, group CeO of Life Leisure. "When I attended the CIMsPA AGM and conference in the past, I was struck ■■The event will look to explore the behaviour and attitudes of Gen Z
by how it was dominated by middle aged people like myself, so when I joined the board, I was determined to make a difference," says McPhail. Working with Danielle Peel, CIMsPA's
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■■The CIMSPA Youth Panel is chaired by Malcolm McPhail far right), group CEO of Life Leisure, and consists of 13 young people aged 16 - 24
The Youth Panel has already helped to shape the CIMSPA strategy, both its vision and mission gaining insight into their perspective on
in the city, with some 1,800 students,
the sector. The impact of the young adults
Ford works with pupils to engage them in
is already being felt across CIMsPA.
physical activity, whether that's one-on-
"They have been brilliant. Not only have they helped to shape the CIMsPA
one or in group sessions. With a lifelong passion for sport, Ford
strategy, both its vision and mission,
started volunteering with southampton
they have acted as our advocates and
FC four years ago when he started
consequently have put CIMsPA in front
university. He applied for a position on
of a wider and younger audience through
the CIMsPA Youth Panel after his tutor
social media," says McPhail."
made him aware of the opportunity.
EVERYONE BENEFITS
my career – and it certainly has been,"
At active-net 2020, members of
Ford said. "I've enjoyed so many amazing
■■The two-day active-net event
the Youth Panel will help operators
experiences – not many 22-year-olds get
will feature networking sessions,
understand how to engage with Gen Z
to experience these things."
a panel session and a number
"I thought it would be good for me and
consumers, who get their information,
Being on the panel has also been
news and entertainment through
useful for Ford's masters research
their phones or tablets in constantly
project, which focused on how CIMsPA
streamed, bite-sized chunks.
works with football foundations.
Fraser Ford is a member of the CIMsPA
He is looking forward to sharing his
Youth Panel. The 22-year-old is a
experiences and views with active-net
Community Champion at southampton
delegates, particularly when it comes to
FC. Based at one of the largest schools
communicating with Gen Z. ●
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Insight
Strong political will and action can address the fact that four in every five adolescents do not experience benefits of regular physical activity Dr Fiona Bull
Inactivity epidemic A wide-ranging study by the World Health Organisation has shown that children's health is being damaged by a 'global epidemic of inactivity'
T
he World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that adolescents worldwide are not sufficiently physically active, putting their current and future health at risk.
A WHO-led study, published in The
Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal, shows that "urgent action" is needed to increase physical activity levels in girls and boys aged 11 to 17 years. The study reveals that more than 80 per cent of school-going adolescents globally do not meet current recommendations of at least one hour of physical activity per day – including 85 per cent of girls and 78 per cent of boys. Of the 146 countries studied for the report, girls were less active
■ The report charted all forms of activities – from organised sport and exercise to active transport, such as cycling
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■■Of the 146 countries studied for the report, girls were less active than boys in all but four
Policy makers and stakeholders should be encouraged to act now for the health of this and future young generations physical activity is needed now,
four in every five adolescents do
particularly to promote and retain girls'
not experience the enjoyment and
participation in physical activity," said
social, physical, and mental health
study author Dr Regina Guthold.
benefits of regular physical activity.
To improve levels of physical activity
"Policy makers and stakeholders should
among adolescents, WHO says that
be encouraged to act now for the health
"urgent scaling up" is needed of known
of this and future young generations."
effective policies and programmes to increase physical activity in adolescents. It also calls for multisectoral action
The WHO report is based on data reported by 1.6 million 11 to 17-yearold students across 146 countries.
in order to offer opportunities for young
The authors estimated how many
people to be active, involving education,
of the participants did not meet the
■■Increased screentime is among
urban planning, road safety and others.
current WHO recommendation – of an
the biggest 'deactivators' of
hour of moderate or vigorous physical
children in developed economies
"The highest levels of society, including national, city and local leaders, should
activity each day – by analysing
promote the importance of physical
data collected through school-based
activity for the health and well-being
surveys on physical activity levels.
of all people, including adolescents," the WHO said in a statement.
The assessment included all types of physical activity, such as time spent
Dr Fiona Bull, co-author of the
in active play, sports, domestic chores,
study, added: "strong political will
walking , active transportation, physical
and action can address the fact that
education and planned exercise. ●
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Are you A PersonAl TrAiner on The lookouT for A new oPPorTuniTy? truGym is currently accepting applications for freelance Personal Trainers to operate in their busy gyms. Get access to up to 6,000 members* and great facilities to operate your business - all with competitive rent rates. If you are an experienced, motivated PT, qualified to Level 3 or above with a first aid qualification, then we’d like to hear from you. To register your interest, please use the link below and click the ‘apply’ button stating which of our locations you’d be interested in.
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About truGym truGym is one of the fastest growing health club operators in the UK. Since we launched in 2010, we have rapidly grown to 11 clubs across the UK. We have developed a sound business model, that offers affordable and convenient fitness facilities. With a focus on professional teams that are passionate about fitness and help our members achieve their goals. The people in our business are our greatest asset. We have various roles within our clubs from cleaners to personal trainers and general managers. We also have a focus on developing our business model through franchising. So we are always on the lookout for entrepreneurs that have the passion to establish a business that delivers great returns. If you want to be part of an energetic and rapidly expanding business and truly have a passion to deliver excellent service and help members achieve their fitness goals, then we want to hear from you.
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We are recruiting apprentices from 16-60+ énergie Fitness, the UK’s leading fitness franchise operator, are building an apprenticeship programme without boundaries. You can view the 4 key job roles of Host, Sales Prospector, Personal Trainer and Club Manager on the énergie Leisure Opportunities portal www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/jobs/energie At énergie we recruit apprentices from all ages and backgrounds. You can earn attractive salaries and are guaranteed free training leading to recognised, national qualifications. If you want to make a difference to the lives of people, and create a fitness club where people feel they belong, then let’s have a conversation. énergie operate over 100 clubs over UK and Ireland, locally-owned, nationally-led.
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Female Fitness Studio Manager Jeddah, saudi Arabia £1,900 / month + commissions (oTes of £3,000 - Tax free) Working closely with LEISUREFORCE, we are the longest established (over 30 years) and most experienced international Sports Jobs Agency Group in the world. Arabia is currently enjoying an amazing boom in Ladies Health & Wellness Fitness Studios. New facilities are opening almost every week, owned by wealthy Arabic businesswomen who plan to meet the endless demand from the new generation of fitness-aware women in the region. The owners have a big customer demand and good finance to set everything up but they need Western educated and experienced staff like you to run them. Our client is an Arabic businesswoman who has just opened a new studio and seeks an experienced and well-educated Fitness Expert to help her set up a new studio program and give them ideas on how to promote and manage it. The job will also need you to teach a range of Group Fitness Class activities including Pilates, ETM, Zumba, Yoga, Spin and more. Good skills in mentoring and training junior staff from other parts of the world will be important for you to have as well.
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for further information call us on 01590 676 379 or email simon@ultraforce.co.uk Join thousands of other UK/Western people happily working out there in Sports & Fitness and many other industries for years, while filling up their bank accounts each month with their tax-free money! New jobs come in every month for fitness teachers/trainers so get registered for free now and be ready for the one you want. Before you fly out, SPORTSJOBS4WOMEN will give you plenty of cultural advice based on our 30+ years of experience working with Arabia - www.sportsjobs4women.net SPORTSJOBS4WOMEN and LEISUREFORCE are divisions of the UltraForce Group. Vacancies for female-only applicants are due to religious and cultural restrictions in the Middle East and as such qualify as ‘genuine occupational requirements’ within current employment legislation.
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Spa Therapists We are looking for talented Spa Therapists to join the Hand Picked Hotels team. We have a range of Full Time & Part Time positions available to include weekend shifts on a rota basis and live in accommodation available at some of our sites starting from only £52 per week. Our spa teams are passionate and dedicated to their profession. They aim to optimise the effectiveness of the treatments and therapies offered. When guiding our clients towards the right choice of treatment and product we take into account their overall lifestyle and its requirements and also their individual circumstances on the day and how they wish to feel. Working at the spa is fun and we want you to love your job and embrace the warm, friendly personalities of our guests and be focused on delivering first-class experiences and exceeding their expectations at every turn. We are a family and we treat our team like family. What we need from you:
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Leisure Attendant Competitive Salary The College Sports and Fitness operates from Rugby, Leamington and Moreton Morrell. The Commercial Sports and Fitness Coordinator is seeking to improve and standardise the service offered to staff, students and commercial customers across all sites. We are looking for an outgoing, confident and reliable team player with some previous experience who enjoys working in the fields of customer service and in a busy / thriving environment. The post holder will ensure the operational standard of the sports areas are fully met on a daily basis and will actively form part of a fitness team on a rota basis.
Hours of work
The post holder will be expected to work such hours as are necessary for the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities. This is a zero hour post.
Place of work
The principal place of work will be the College’s premises based at our Moreton Morrell Centre. However, the post holder may be required to work on either a temporary or indefinite basis at any premises at which we may provide services.
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Duties and Responsibilities 1. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety procedures are adhered to for the centre by staff, students and customers. It is the responsibility of the post holder to report any health and safety issues to their line manager. 2. To ensure appropriate information, instruction and training is given to staff, students and customers in the use of the sports and fitness facilities and made aware of specific hazards/risks during exercise. 3. To contact necessary first aid staff/senior duty officer in case of an emergency and complete accident / incident report forms. To make sure every action is taken to prevent recurrence. 4. To ensure that the machinery and equipment within the area is properly cleaned, maintained and tested. 5. To take enquiries, sports bookings, and set up various activities. 6. To ensure that the sports and facilities and surrounding service areas are kept clean, tidy and to high presentation standards. 7. To supervise the Sports and fitness facilities at all times and ensure adequate cover is maintained for all areas in use. 8. To organise sports and fitness equipment for commercial classes, sports activities or external bookings and maintain sports storage area to suitable standard. 9. Cash handling and financial paperwork/ till operations associated with bookings and membership fees. 10. Assist the Manager in marketing and promotion of the Sports and Fitness Facilities. 11. You will be required to act as ‘Key holder’ at designated sites and will also be required to carry out Leisure Assistant duties on a daily basis as well as Instructor duties.
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12. Maintain high standards of customer service at all times. To ensure queries are dealt with in a positive manner and passed on to your line manager. To handle reception duties in person or by phone or email. To wear corporate wear whilst on duty.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing award winning team. Disability Sports Coach are currently recruiting for a Project Officer to be responsible for the delivery of all our services within West London. Disability Sports Coach is an award winning charity which creates worthwhile sport and physical activity opportunities that have a positive impact on disabled people’s lives. We do this by providing coaching, training, events, and community clubs to mainstream schools, special schools, clubs, charities & other professional organisations. Our work empowers disabled adults and children to enjoy happier, healthier lives by providing life-changing opportunities to enjoy regular sport and physical activity. Reporting to the Partnership Manager, you will support the delivery of all Community Clubs, Coaching, Training and special events in your region. The ideal candidate will be a Level 2 NGB qualified sports coach with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within disability sports development.
To apply, please scan the Qr code or click on ‘apply now’ to download the application form. Please note that applications must be made using the application form and applications by Cv will not be considered.
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S P I H S E C I T N E R NATIONWIDE APP NOW AVAILABLE! Do you want a career in the Leisure, Sport and Fitness industry? Everyone Active offer 12-month apprenticeship contracts and are looking for candidates who are keen to work in the sports and leisure industry. Our apprenticeships are available in a wide range of leisure roles which include lifeguarding, gym instructing, multi-skilled activity leading, reception and swim instructing apprenticeships. No qualifications or previous experience are required to apply.
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Swimming Teacher location: Bristol, uk salary: £10.30 - £12.41 per hour hours: casual
Your role will include: • Teaching swimming to the required program set out • Keeping records of the learners achievements • Ensuring that lessons are set up and cleared away to the procedures • Maintaining a safe environment at all times following health and safety guidance • Supporting environmental systems and promote healthy lifestyles
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• Be a good communicator and have knowledge of current health and safety legislation • Take pride in your work, are always on time, organised and totally reliable • Have at least Swim England Level 1 Swimming Teacher qualification, a First Aid certificate is required • Receive excellent training, career development and the opportunity to work with like-minded people.
Who are we looking for: • Highly motivated & passionate teachers who want to make a difference to each & every customers experience • Friendly, dynamic staff with strong communication skills, and who thrive in a fast paced environment • Team players who want to motivate, inspire and deliver an effective swimming programme.
Please call Fran Snell on 01454 279944 for more information.
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Active Lifestyle Centres are run and operated by Circadian Trust. Our focus is on health, fitness and fun through activity. We offer state-of-the-art gym equipment and facilities alongside ASA accredited swim programmes, community clubs and leagues, traditional sports and exciting climbing and adventure play.
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Do you want to develop your career in the Leisure industry? Are you enthusiastic, energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude? If so, we have an amazing opportunities to join our team!
Leisure Assistant Starting in February 2020, we are seeking to recruit full and parttime Leisure Assistants who will provide all visitors to Oundle School Sports Centre with a friendly and positive experience through delivering effective customer service whilst maintaining a safe environment. As a Leisure Assistant, you will be multiskilled; as a receptionist and lifeguard, responsible for ensuring all the Centre’s facilities are clean and prepared for use. While an NPLQ qualification is essential for this role, as a new position in a new business you will receive extensive training. Leisure Assistants will be encouraged to develop with opportunities leading to other roles including fitness, sports coaching, swimming instructing and duty management.
Oundle School is one of the country’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. The School has 860 boarding and 260 day pupils, with 250 day pupils aged 4 – 11 attending Laxton Junior School. The School is opening a new dual-use sports centre to not only provide new and improved facilities for the School’s pupils, but also provide increased access to local residents, sports clubs and schools.
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Fitness Instructor An exciting opportunity exists for customer-focused and motivated professional Fitness Instructors to join our team at our new Sports Centre. A comprehensive training program starts in February 2020, with the Centre opening later in the Spring. As a qualified Fitness Instructor, you will be the first point of contact and a key individual in the front line delivery of our fitness programme, directly involved in the following: As an independent centre, we are seeking to recruit confident, motivated and well-organised individuals with a wide variety of communication skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels. The successful applicant must demonstrate their initiative and flare to develop and deliver an engaging fitness programme within the fitness studio. While a REP’s Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) is essential for this role, as a new position in a new business you will receive extensive training. http://lei.sr/R4c9c
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