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Business News Wales
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Major Fitness Room Upgrade at Holyhead Leisure Centre Set to Begin
Work on a £140,000 upgrade to the fitness room at Holyhead Leisure Centre is set to begin. This development, led by Môn Actif, Anglesey Council's leisure service, is made possible thanks to significant savings from newly renegotiated energy contracts. These savings are being reinvested into enhancing local facilities. The fitness room will be upgraded with the latest TechnoGym equipment including modern cardio machines such as treadmills, rowers, cross-trainers, stair masters and bikes, new pin-loaded strength machines and three cable crossover stations. All strength machines will be IFI Accredited, ensuring full accessibility and inclusion for users with disabilities. A new floor will be installed in the cardio area room, and painting will also be part of the project. Anglesey's Leisure, Tourism and Maritime Portfolio Holder, Councillor Neville Evans, said: 'We're delighted to see this investment in Holyhead Leisure Centre, which will provide residents with access to state-of-the-art, inclusive fitness equipment. 'Regular physical activity plays a vital role in maintaining overall health and wellbeing, and we encourage everyone to take full advantage of these improved facilities once they reopen. This investment highlights our commitment to supporting healthier, more active communities on Anglesey.' Owain Jones, Commercial Leisure Manager for Anglesey County Council, added: 'This £140,000 investment is a direct result of savings made through renegotiating energy contracts. 'It reflects our commitment under the Council Plan 2023–28 to invest in leisure infrastructure that increases enjoyment, participation, and community health. We look forward to welcoming our members back to a modernised and more inclusive fitness room very soon.' While the fitness room will be closed to the public from Tuesday, 1 July, it is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, 15 July, with the reopening time to be confirmed via Môn Actif's social media channels. All other facilities at Holyhead Leisure Centre will remain open as usual throughout the refurbishment. To support members during this period, Gym and Swim Direct Debit members will have free access to fitness classes at Holyhead Leisure Centre (bookings via reception). Members are also reminded that they can use fitness rooms at Amlwch, Plas Arthur and David Hughes Leisure Centres during the closure.
North Wales Chronicle
24-06-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Consistent drop in Anglesey children learning to swim
Councillors on Anglesey are 'looking into' why less youngsters are learning the vital skill. During a meeting, councillors heard there had been a drop in the number of kids taking part in the Nofio Môn Swimming programme. During a discussion on the council's 'corporate score card' results for the fourth quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, councillors heard the number of children attending swimming classes was 1,682. This was slightly down on the third quarter level of 1,695. In Quarter One it had been 1,847, and 1,806 in the second quarter. The average for 2024/25 fell to 1,747, below the Quarter Four target of 1,900. This had not included children taking swimming lessons through primary schools, where 3,845 children had attended sessions during a 30-week block. MORE NEWS: Bangor man returns to prison after assaulting a policeman 'with force' Top honours for Coleg Menai's most 'outstanding' students Pedestrian in hospital with 'serious' injuries after being hit by vehicle in Gwynedd Conwy Tunnel fire: A55 vulnerabilities to accidents and delays exposed by blaze The meeting heard demand for places on the council's scheme was declining, and there was now only one centre on the island with a waiting list. The council's portfolio holder for leisure Cllr Neville Evans said: 'We just don't know why it's happening, we're looking into it. 'There's been a consistent decline, but it's happening in other council areas too.' Enhanced coaching and training for staff had been undertaken at the end of March, through Swim Wales, and it was hoped this would 'further improve' the quality of lessons provided. 'It could be due to a number of reasons, the cost of living, or even more leisure activities available now,' he added. MORE: Historic coaching inn used as council offices in Caernarfon could become flats He also queried if the target was 'too high'. It was agreed that the service would work with leisure centres to promote the swimming programme. Cllr Jeff Evans, the committee's chair, said due to the 'astonishing number of deaths going on around the country' he felt it was necessary for the committee to 'get on top of the issue'. 'We must maximise the opportunities for learning to swim, living here on the island we are surrounded by water,' he said.
Wales Online
20-06-2025
- General
- Wales Online
'Consistent' drop in children learning to swim on 'island surrounded by water'
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 A county "surrounded by water" has seen a "consistent drop" in the number of children learning how to swim. Councillors on Anglesey are "looking into" why less youngsters are learning the vital skill. During a meeting on Tuesday, June 17, councillors heard there had been a drop in the number of kids taking part in the Nofio Môn Swimming programme. During a discussion on the council's "corporate score card" results for the fourth quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, councillors heard the number of children attending swimming classes was 1,682. This was slightly down on the third quarter level of 1,695. In Quarter One it had been 1,847, and 1,806 in the second quarter. The average for 2024/25 fell to 1,747, below the Quarter Four target of 1,900. This had not included children taking swimming lessons through primary schools, where 3,845 children had attended sessions during a 30-week block. The meeting heard demand for places on the council's scheme was declining, and there was now only one centre on the island with a waiting list. The council's portfolio holder for leisure Cllr Neville Evans said: "We just don't know why it's happening, we're looking into it. "There's been a consistent decline, but it's happening in other council areas too." Get the best island stories from our Anglesey newsletter - sent every Friday Enhanced coaching and training for staff had been undertaken at the end of March, through Swim Wales, and it was hoped this would "further improve" the quality of lessons provided. "It could be due to a number of reasons, the cost of living, or even more leisure activities available now," he added. He also queried if the target was "too high". It was agreed that the service would work with leisure centres to promote the swimming programme. Cllr Jeff Evans, the committee's chair, said due to the "astonishing number of deaths going on around the country" he felt it was necessary for the committee to "get on top of the issue". "We must maximise the opportunities for learning to swim, living here on the island we are surrounded by water," he said. Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now
