Pre-booking to become the norm as Daventry Leisure Centre looks forward to reopening

A leisure centre in Daventry has implemented a number of new measures, including pre-booking, to make sure it is safe to welcome back clients.

Daventry Leisure Centre in Lodge Road will open its door once again on Saturday (July 25) after months of being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Group exercise classes will also be permitted from Saturday, but the swimming pool will remain closed and is expected to reopen in August.

Everyone Active, the company who runs the centre in cooperation with Daventry District Council, has implemented procedures that will ensure social distancing is managed throughout the centre and regular cleaning will be maintained.

One of the main differences will be the need to pre-book to attend the gym or a class.

Simon Fearn, Everyone Active’s regional contract manager, said: “We’re very much looking forward to reopening the centre and welcoming back the local community.

“We’ve been overwhelmed with the support we have received from our Daventry customers during these unprecedented times, and we’re so grateful.

“Ensuring our colleagues and customers remain safe is our number one priority and we have carefully considered the strict social distancing measures to ensure we adhere to the guidance.

“All activities must be bookable, so when the centre reopens visit our app or website and it will detail the activities that you can book.

“We anticipate that more and more activities will become available over time so please keep checking back.

“We will be contacting all customers directly over the coming days regarding the centres reopening. We look forward to welcoming everyone back and thanking them for their patience.”

Councillor Alan Hills, Daventry District Council’s Community, Culture and Leisure Portfolio Holder, added: “It’s great news that Daventry Leisure Centre is reopening its doors again after nearly four months of closure and will be a huge boost towards supporting the health and welfare of our residents during these challenging times.

“Our Council’s responsibility to encourage physical activity and improve wellbeing within our community is very much a priority, so we look forward to welcoming people back to the leisure centre to make use of its facilities once more.”

Full details of Everyone Active’s new measures can be found on its website, where gym sessions and classes can also be booked.

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