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Sports centre is a dump! No bar ,No canteen , squash courts dropping to pieces and smell very bad , toilets in changing rooms stink, doors on half of cubicles , Astros turf lol might aswell play on Tarmac it was in a poor state 10years ago needs flattening and starting again .I am sure mr Bricliffe could of asked his tesco pals to sort it ;)

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Appreciate the feedback on Hyndburn Leisure Centre. Some positive news that hopefully addresses some of the points that have raised on the forum:
Squash courts - Hyndburn Leisure are working in partnership with England Squash and Racketball and in the next 2months will be completely refurbishing all four squash courts at Hyndburn Leisure Centre.
Changing areas - Work is currently underway at the centre to introduce a modern disabled changing area. The current plans for Summer/Autumn are to completely refurbish the changing areas.
Cafe/Bar - Hyndburn Leisure is in discussions with partners about the development of the bar/cafe areas - it is expected that these plans will be announced in the Summer/Autumn.
Astro Turf - As above Hyndburn Leisure are in discussions with partners about the possible development/upgrade of the astro turf.
Fitness Room - Proposed refresh of gym kit and fitness room decor in Autumn 2011.
Pool Programme - Feb 2011 has seen the launch of a brand new pool programme. This has been developed to encourage new users via a diverse programme of activities. There has also been a conscious effort made to provide more slots for public use and more laned sessions for adult swimming/fitness.
Learn to Swim programme - In April all Hyndburn Leisure sites will introduce the Amateur Swimming association endorsed National Plan for Teaching Swimming.
Mercer Hall - a brand new state of the art health spa opened at Mercer Hall in Jan this year.

For more information visit the website at Hyndburn Leisure

If you have any suggestions on how we can improve things email [email protected]

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Thanks for that information.

Please could you explain how Hyndburn Leisure Centre and the other facilities that Leisure In Hyndburn manage are funded. I am sure I am not alone when I say I don't understand who owns what and how things are funded.

Is Leisure In Hyndburn managed by Hyndburn Borough Council, if not what input do they have?

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Hi Neil - happy to provide info...

Leisure in Hyndburn is a a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. It was formed in 2002 to manage the Hyndburn's sport and leisure facilities and in 2005 also took on the managment of the Council’s Arts & Entertainment facilities and community buildings. (A full list of the sites and services can be found on the new website Hyndburn Leisure)

The Trust is a completely standalone organisation to the Council and essentially it manages and delivers the services outlined above on behalf of the Council via an annually paid grant and management agreement.

The Trust has developed a strong working partnership with Hyndburn Borough Council and, with the Council’s continued support, the Trust is committed to a comprehensive modernisation of its services over the next five years to ensure that it provides local communities with accessible sport, leisure and cultural pursuits in modern, well managed facilities.

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NB A couple of points that should have been included....

The next five years reference relates to the period of the Trust's new strategy (2011-2016).
The Trust is currently in the process of finalising a new 10year agreement with the Council.

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what a nice person...that information was very informative, wish more people could be like that, thankyou

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Thank you for the info, I will think of some harder questions for you later :D

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No problem Neil....happy to answer any future questions.

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There's an aricle in the Observer, although it starts with a lie

Leisure services set to be protected from cuts | Accrington Observer - menmedia.co.uk

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My good lady and I went to Hyndburn Sports Centre for a swim last Sunday, arriving about 11am, only to be told that the pool would be closed to me from 11.45 to faciltate women only. On the way out it was very noticeable that the 'women only' turning up seemed to belong to one particular minority. Need I say more.

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Pity we haven't got the open-air swimming pool that was in Milnshaw Park .

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bit chilly, even in the height of our summers :eek:

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Yer must be a short arse JCB, i could only paddle in it?:D

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I dont believe in men or women only swimming sessions. Very sexist and should not be allowed.

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Hello Strasbourg ? I am Ali Ramjam Sali Singh & would like to make a complaint please ! This very naughty man is attacking my hummin rites, can we please put him in prison with all the other naughty British boys or can we just carry out a fatone on him ?

I am thanking you, yours A.R.S.Singh

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