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Health club operator David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has unveiled a new ‘fast fitness food’ concept for members who are looking to improve their diets as part of a healthy lifestyle. The DLicious menu is one of the first of its kind to be launched by a large chain in the UK and has been developed by chefs, nutritionists and health and fitness experts. Inspired by the Paleolithic


diet and the 40:30:30 concept of healthy and balanced foods, DLicious aims to help members feel energised throughout the day, as well as getting results during their workouts. Andy Lowe, DLL’s head of food and


The new ‘fast fitness food’ concept will be rolled out across the UK


beverage, says: “We’re incredibly excited about DLicious. No mainstream operator on the high street is offering a truly healthy approach to eating and lifestyle. We’re using ingredients that are more natural, pure and


Facilities include a 100-station gym by Pulse


Greenvale Leisure Centre opens to the public


The new multi-million pound Greenvale Leisure Centre in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, has opened its doors to the public. Facilities include Northern Ireland’s first 50m swimming pool and a health club with a 100-station gym – supplied by Pulse – and group exercise space. An exclusive children- only circuit gym has also been installed, featuring a fitness room with dance mats and interactive walls and floor. The centre’s thermal suite offers a sauna,


steamroom, four heated loungers, two ‘snail showers’ and a feature ice station. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=f4V2H


Cheshire East Council considers leisure trust


Cheshire East Council is considering converting its leisure services into a trust. At a meeting on 15 October, the cabinet


was asked to approve the procurement of leisure and financial consultants to review the range of potential delivery models available and recommend a preferred option. The review will look at best value, reducing net operating costs, and will consider the advantages and disadvantages of a new model. The cabinet will review the report in December. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=k7b3M


8 Leisure Connection gets cash injection


Management company Leisure Connection has announced a £9.3m re-capitalisation for the business. According to a statement,


the cash injection from investors will fund the group’s “ambitious growth plans” as the company looks to add to its current portfolio of 70 managed leisure facilities. Julian Nicholls, chair of


Leisure Connection, says: “We have a very strong market offering both in the public sector as well as the private sector. The next 12 months are going to be very exciting for the business as we continue to enhance our proposition and encourage even more people to get active.”


Leisure Connection has a “very exciting 12 months ahead” Leisure Connection’s managed sites range


from fitness facilities to pools, encompassing leisure centres, private clubs, national sport centres and hotel health clubs and spas.


Forest Hills Pools re-opens after £8.9m redevlopment


Forest Hill Pools leisure centre in Lewisham, south London, has re-opened following an £8.9m redevelopment of its facilities. Designed by Roberts Limbrick Architects


and built by Hertfordshire-based Willmott Dixon, the venue is owned by Lewisham


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Council and operated by Fusion Lifestyle. The improved facilities at the centre now include a 25m swimming pool with spectator area, a 16.7m learner pool, and a health and fitness club with two group exercise studios. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=W6D7y


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therefore better quality, with less processed food, salt, sugar and additives. There are now fewer starchy carbohydrates and more good ones, and options comprising ingredients free from gluten are also available.” The menu will begin rolling out across


the DLL portfolio of clubs later this year. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=s2F4N


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