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Rhyl Journal
6 days ago
- Health
- Rhyl Journal
New exercise technology brand set to launch in Rhyl
Assist Fit, a power-assisted exercise technology brand, will be available at Club Rhyl from June 2. The new equipment is part of a £1 million upgrade of the club by Denbighshire Leisure Limited (DLL). The technology is designed to provide a low-impact, full-body workout, and is aimed at older adults, those with long-term conditions, and people who are not ready for a traditional gym environment. The new Assist Fit suite will include nine pieces of equipment, each with various workout settings. This will allow users to work at their own pace. Two new categories of membership have been created for customers, which will include a programme of supervised and unsupervised sessions, led by the DLL team. Jamie Groves, DLL managing director, said: "We are delighted to be partnering with Innerva in delivering this innovative new exercise solution for our members. "DLL has always been committed to bringing leisure offers to its members, which are aimed at helping improve fitness, health, and mental wellbeing within our communities. "Assist Fit, is designed to focus on customers with specific fitness needs, and for whom our gym environment is not currently suitable. "We are excited to be launching this fabulous new fitness offer, and would encourage everyone to keep an eye on our social media channels for the latest news about the launch." Liz Wright, national sales manager at Innerva, said: "It's been a pleasure working with the DLL team and so inspiring to see the inclusive and diverse activity offer they've created at Club Rhyl. "We're particularly excited to see how Innerva's solution will support DLL in engaging older adults and people living with long-term health conditions. "It's also a great opportunity to reach those who are currently less active by offering a safe, supportive and accessible space where they can build their confidence and potentially progress to further activities in the future. "Our research with Manchester Metropolitan University shows that older people are keen to be active if they have access to the right facilities and support. "This is exactly what Club Rhyl aims to provide with Assist Fit." Throughout June, DLL will be offering free taster sessions for anyone interested in trying Assist Fit, giving customers the chance to be among the first to experience this innovative new fitness offering. For more information, visit the DLL website or contact the site on 01824 712661 to book a session.
North Wales Chronicle
21-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Anglesey ice cream company Red Boat to serve Denbighshire
Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) has announced a new partnership with Anglesey-based artisan ice cream company Red Boat. The partnership will see Red Boat's ice cream served at DLL's attractions this summer. Red Boat offers a range of gelato products with flavours including Rocky Road, Salted Caramel, and Strawberries & Cream. The ice cream will be available at DLL's attractions, including SC2 Rhyl, Nova Prestatyn, Beach Hut Nova, 1891 Restaurant and Bar, and the Shack. Jamie Groves, managing director of DLL, said: "DLL is delighted to be working with yet another North Wales-based company, and we can't wait to bring the taste of Red Boat to our customers. "Like DLL, Red Boat only use the very best ingredients and are passionate about what they do, resulting in the highest quality experience for DLL customers." Red Boat's range also caters for dietary requirements. Tony Green, founder of Red Boat, said: "My team and I are a very creative group of ex-chefs and enjoy working with others in the hospitality sector in creating delicious handmade gelato flavours for restaurants and visitor attractions. "I personally trained in the Carpigiani Gelato University, Bologna, Italy, working with and being inspired by some of the finest gelato chefs in the world. "It is the above passion and creativity that Red Boat will bring to our exciting new working relationship with DLL and its stable of fantastic visitor attractions, in delivering a fantastic gelato taste experience for their visitors, which will complement the great time they have had with DLL." For more information, visit
Rhyl Journal
21-05-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Anglesey ice cream company Red Boat to serve Denbighshire
Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) has announced a new partnership with Anglesey-based artisan ice cream company Red Boat. The partnership will see Red Boat's ice cream served at DLL's attractions this summer. Red Boat offers a range of gelato products with flavours including Rocky Road, Salted Caramel, and Strawberries & Cream. The ice cream will be available at DLL's attractions, including SC2 Rhyl, Nova Prestatyn, Beach Hut Nova, 1891 Restaurant and Bar, and the Shack. Jamie Groves, managing director of DLL, said: "DLL is delighted to be working with yet another North Wales-based company, and we can't wait to bring the taste of Red Boat to our customers. "Like DLL, Red Boat only use the very best ingredients and are passionate about what they do, resulting in the highest quality experience for DLL customers." Red Boat's range also caters for dietary requirements. Tony Green, founder of Red Boat, said: "My team and I are a very creative group of ex-chefs and enjoy working with others in the hospitality sector in creating delicious handmade gelato flavours for restaurants and visitor attractions. "I personally trained in the Carpigiani Gelato University, Bologna, Italy, working with and being inspired by some of the finest gelato chefs in the world. "It is the above passion and creativity that Red Boat will bring to our exciting new working relationship with DLL and its stable of fantastic visitor attractions, in delivering a fantastic gelato taste experience for their visitors, which will complement the great time they have had with DLL." For more information, visit
North Wales Live
13-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Council spent £62k on leisure firm sale advice before deal collapsed
Denbighshire Council has confirmed it spent £62,000 on expert advice for the now collapsed deal to sell its leisure company. The council released the figure after trade union Unison criticised the authority for its "botched" plan to sell Denbighshire Leisure Ltd. The trade union commissioned an independent report carried out by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE), citing a "lack of transparency" in the council's "consultation and competitive tender processes". Unison says the report describes the decision-making process behind the failed £1.5m deal as "fundamentally flawed". The council has hit back at the claims, saying they could have answered many questions within the report if they had been involved in the production of the document. At a behind-closed-doors meeting in March, councillors backed the deal to sell DLL, with the council's eight leisure centres and other venues, with backing from private equity investor, Merseyside-based River Capital, by 20 votes to 17. The council claimed the deal would safeguard DLL's future, but the sale collapsed at the end of April, with the investors unhappy over leaks. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox. The union later argued public money spent on leisure in Denbighshire should not go to companies looking to extract profit from the local community for a "quick buck". Unison Cymru/Wales regional organiser Tony Jones said: 'This report destroys the credibility of the decision-making process around the sale of Denbighshire's leisure facilities. 'It will be uncomfortable reading for some. But residents will question whether decisions were being made in their best interests and who was going to benefit most from the sale. 'The council spent huge sums of public money refurbishing these leisure facilities but then failed to explore all the options before deciding to privatise them.' He added: 'Now the original sale has collapsed, councillors should ensure they have a controlling interest in leisure facilities. Every penny spent on leisure in Denbighshire should be for the benefit of local people, not handed to company shareholders looking to make a quick buck.' A statement from Denbighshire County Council said: 'The council has been made aware of a document produced by APSE Solutions and commissioned by Unison. This document was prepared without the council's involvement or consent. 'The document is therefore based on the instructions given by Unison and specifically states that it should not be relied upon by any other party. The document contains a disclaimer to the effect that it does not constitute legal advice, does not draw conclusions and does not make recommendations. 'The document raises many questions which could have been answered had APSE Solutions or Unison involved the council in the production of the document. The council committed to closer working with unions as proposal(s) progressed and arrangements had been put in place prior to the council being informed that it would not proceed. 'To be clear, in considering this proposal, the council sought independent, professional advice from external advisers. This advice covered a number of legal and other regulatory issues including: The council's power to enter the transaction The procurement and contract issues to be considered Employment and human resource matters including pension provision and the Code of Practice on Employment Matters Taxation Subsidy control Property issues "The council also received independent advice as to the valuation of the company and other alternative options that may be available for the future of the company. The council has been asked about the costs of this proposal to date. The council has spent £62K to date on independent advice.' The statement added: 'Although the proposal that generated this advice will not now proceed, much of that advice will be relevant to alternative models for the company and is not therefore an abortive cost. It should also be noted that this advice was sought in anticipation of a significant capital receipt of £1.5 million to be received by the council for the sale of the shares and the revised contractual relationship would not only have prevented existing costs from increasing, but would result in the fee paid by the council for the provision of leisure services reducing in each year of its operation over a ten-year period by 10%. "This 10% reduction in year two would be £152k increasing cumulatively to a reduction of £930k by year 10.'
Wales Online
13-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Council spent £62k on leisure firm sale advice before deal collapsed
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Denbighshire Council has confirmed it spent £62,000 on expert advice for the now collapsed deal to sell its leisure company. The council released the figure after trade union Unison criticised the authority for its "botched" plan to sell Denbighshire Leisure Ltd. The trade union commissioned an independent report carried out by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE), citing a "lack of transparency" in the council's "consultation and competitive tender processes". Unison says the report describes the decision-making process behind the failed £1.5m deal as "fundamentally flawed". The council has hit back at the claims, saying they could have answered many questions within the report if they had been involved in the production of the document. At a behind-closed-doors meeting in March, councillors backed the deal to sell DLL, with the council's eight leisure centres and other venues, with backing from private equity investor, Merseyside-based River Capital, by 20 votes to 17. The council claimed the deal would safeguard DLL's future, but the sale collapsed at the end of April, with the investors unhappy over leaks. Sign up for the North Wales Live newslettersent twice daily to your inbox. The union later argued public money spent on leisure in Denbighshire should not go to companies looking to extract profit from the local community for a "quick buck". Unison Cymru/Wales regional organiser Tony Jones said: 'This report destroys the credibility of the decision-making process around the sale of Denbighshire's leisure facilities. 'It will be uncomfortable reading for some. But residents will question whether decisions were being made in their best interests and who was going to benefit most from the sale. 'The council spent huge sums of public money refurbishing these leisure facilities but then failed to explore all the options before deciding to privatise them.' He added: 'Now the original sale has collapsed, councillors should ensure they have a controlling interest in leisure facilities. Every penny spent on leisure in Denbighshire should be for the benefit of local people, not handed to company shareholders looking to make a quick buck.' A statement from Denbighshire County Council said: 'The council has been made aware of a document produced by APSE Solutions and commissioned by Unison. This document was prepared without the council's involvement or consent. 'The document is therefore based on the instructions given by Unison and specifically states that it should not be relied upon by any other party. The document contains a disclaimer to the effect that it does not constitute legal advice, does not draw conclusions and does not make recommendations. 'The document raises many questions which could have been answered had APSE Solutions or Unison involved the council in the production of the document. The council committed to closer working with unions as proposal(s) progressed and arrangements had been put in place prior to the council being informed that it would not proceed. 'To be clear, in considering this proposal, the council sought independent, professional advice from external advisers. This advice covered a number of legal and other regulatory issues including: The council's power to enter the transaction The procurement and contract issues to be considered Employment and human resource matters including pension provision and the Code of Practice on Employment Matters Taxation Subsidy control Property issues "The council also received independent advice as to the valuation of the company and other alternative options that may be available for the future of the company. The council has been asked about the costs of this proposal to date. The council has spent £62K to date on independent advice.' The statement added: 'Although the proposal that generated this advice will not now proceed, much of that advice will be relevant to alternative models for the company and is not therefore an abortive cost. It should also be noted that this advice was sought in anticipation of a significant capital receipt of £1.5 million to be received by the council for the sale of the shares and the revised contractual relationship would not only have prevented existing costs from increasing, but would result in the fee paid by the council for the provision of leisure services reducing in each year of its operation over a ten-year period by 10%. "This 10% reduction in year two would be £152k increasing cumulatively to a reduction of £930k by year 10.' Public notices in your area
