Active West Berkshire

We've been working with our partner Everyone Active, to make sure our health and well-being offerings across the district are the very best they can be.

Many leisure facilities have already received upgrades and will be ready in time for people to enjoy during spring and summer.

Here's a roundup of all the exciting developments we've funded that are in progress.

Northcroft Leisure Centre

Northcroft Leisure Centre and its new fitness suite has been given a resounding thumbs up by the local community.

The centre opened its 80-station gym at the start of January, which was part of our wider £4.6million project. The gym has a new look and feel, providing members with a modern, inviting space where they can achieve their fitness goals.

Extended across two floors, the gym features state-of-the-art Life Fitness equipment. The ground floor has brand-new free weights, benches, dumbbells and squat racks, creating an all-new strength area to meet the increasing demand for weight training among all age groups. Meanwhile, the second floor has been transformed into a cardiovascular and resistance area.

Happy customers were quick to praise the new facility.

Nick Drewe said:

I always liked using the old gym, but it is now top notch. I mostly use the weights but also the bikes and rowers and they are fantastic - far better than the previous equipment

Brand-new exercise studio at Hungerford Leisure Centre

Hungerford Leisure Centre's new multi-functional activity and fitness studio has opened.

The project saw the design and construction of a purpose built, state-of-the-art studio complete with a top-of-the-range sound system and LED lighting.

With the new exercise studio complete, the leisure centre is now able to expand its fitness offering and increase the number of group exercise classes.

Residents of all ages and abilities are already enjoying a variety of instructor-led classes available in the brand-new studio, such as HIIT, yoga and Pilates, as well as the popular Les Mills fitness series.

New gym at Kennet Leisure Centre

Kennet Leisure Centre has unveiled its newly refurbished gym and exercise studios.

Boasting a fresh, modern look, the upgraded gym has undergone complete redecoration and received a full suite of top-of-the-range cardio and
resistance equipment.

The centre's exercise studio and indoor cycling room, alongside the facility's squash courts, have also been modernised and refreshed as part of the renovation project.

Brand new 3G Pitch at Cotswold Sports Centre

Work to install a 3G artificial playing pitch at the Cotswold Sports Centre in Tilehurst has kicked off.

Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the project will redevelop the multi-sport courts situated behind the sports centre.

The development includes a 3G surface with suitable fencing and goals to be primarily used for football, although the space will be available for residents to book and use for a range of sports.

The new pitch will be the same size as the existing courts, allowing for small-sided match play and will be used for a mix of social and formal sport for local clubs and teams to book as a training space, but also for parties and activities.

The pitch is due for completion early Summer. As part of the sports centre offering, Everyone Active will run an exciting and varied programme at the facility on behalf of the Council.

Swimmers take to the water at Northcroft Lido

Northcroft Lido is open once again for swimmers keen to take to the water outdoors.

The Olympic length 50m heated outdoor pool is perfect for lane swimming, while the splashpad and spiral flume is and ideal day out with family and friends.

Find your local leisure centre

We work in partnership with Everyone Active to manage seven leisure centres across the district. Find your nearest centre on our website and if you're not already a member, why not kickstart your membership now?

You can find out more about this online at the Everyone Active website.