Local leisure centre in the running for top industry award

A local leisure centre is celebrating after being told it is in the running to receive a top industry award.  

Stratford Leisure Centre, which is managed by Everyone Active on behalf of Stratford-on-Avon District Council, has been shortlisted for Centre of the Year at the ukactive Active Uprising Awards (formerly the Flame Awards) - one of the sports and leisure sector's most prestigious events.  

The centre has been shortlisted in recognition of the vast range of facilities on offer to the local community, which provide something to encourage everyone to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle, regardless of age or ability.  

Nick Stowey, Everyone Active's general manager, said: "I am delighted that Stratford has been shortlisted for such a prestigious award for the second year running. All of our colleagues work hard to deliver excellent customer service and high-quality facilities for the local community.  

"The centre offers a diverse range of facilities to support everyone on their journey to leading a healthier and more active lifestyle, and we look forward to continuing to work with the Council to encourage local residents to become more active, more often."  

Cllr Mike Brain, Services for the Community Portfolio says: "To be shortlisted for this national award is a great achievement and one which we can all be extremely proud of.  It is testament to the investment and refurbishment that has been made at Stratford Leisure Centre.  We are very proud of our leisure facilities across Stratford District and this family facility offers a gym, pools, classes, swimming lessons, climbing wall and much more.  In spite of the challenges facing local councils the District Council continues to deliver superb local services."

In total, Everyone Active has achieved 12 short listings across six categories at the Active Uprising Awards.

The winners being announced at an event held on Thursday 21 June.  

The sports and leisure operator will be hoping to repeat its success of previous years, where it has taken home multiple accolades including the converted Operator of the Year Award.

To find out more about Everyone Active, visit www.everyoneactive.com.

Everyone Active is the trading name for Sports Leisure Management Ltd (SLM), which operates leisure facilities in partnership with local councils across England.  

SLM is the longest-established leisure operator in the UK, having formed in 1987. At the time, it managed just one leisure centre in the Midlands, whereas today it has grown to operate more than 160 leisure facilities and cultural services across the country in partnership with 49 local authorities.