Bourton fitness freak’s have been enjoying a revamped gym.
The gym at Bourton Leisure Centre has reopened following a temporary closure for a full refurbishment.
The Cotswold District Council announced a £380,000 last month to spruce up Cirencester and Bourton leisure centres, both managed by SLM Everyone Active.
Bourton’s gym reopened on Saturday, October 15, following an almost fortnight-long closure.
Speaking before the refurb, Jamie Nesbit, contract manager at Everyone Active, said: “Cirencester Leisure Centre and Bourton Leisure Centre remain an integral part of the community and we’re excited to build on this by improving our current gym offering.
“We’re confident that our members will benefit greatly from this investment. Not only will it help to increase our prevalence as a hub for the local community, but also work to support our mission - for everybody to reach their target of 30 minutes’ exercise, five times a week.”
Councillor Jenny Forde, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, added: “I am so pleased we are making these improvements in our leisure centres. We are listening to what our residents say they need, to support them to be fit and healthy and the changes are in response to that.
“People tell us that they really want to improve their health and be more active, especially coming out of the pandemic. We hope that the refurbishment will provide more workout options for people wanting to become active, lose weight, get fit and improve their general wellbeing.
“The new fitness equipment will also be more energy efficient, reducing the power demand from the leisure centre’s equipment, helping to tackle the climate crisis.”
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