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July 2010 Wick-Kid fun sessions will be held every Monday, Wednesday, Friday in the summer holidays. Swimming and fun sports activities are provided for ages 8-12 and are fully supervised by our playscheme leaders. Sessions cost £5.05 per day and run 10am until 2.30pm. Places can be booked at the main reception. Come along and try the super aqua pirate inflatable this summer!

June 2010- Abbey Leisure Centre’s £1.1 million project is set to transform leisure opportunities in Selby. Now you can transform yourself with some “once in a lifetime” membership offers.

The state-of-the-art Profiles Health & Fitness Centre at Abbey Leisure Centre will soon open with 75 stations of cardiovascular, resistance and free weights. The fitness centre will house the latest Technogym equipment, health suite, private changing facilities and dance studio. Members will benefit from unlimited use of the facilities along with a full range of weekly fitness classes and the additional benefit of free swimming.

But it’s not just in the gym that you’ll see a difference.

Once the new facilities open, members will be able to enjoy the fresh new look of catering facilities at Abbey Leisure Centre with the all new “Café Life” providing a modern café setting serving a range of coffee, snacks and freshly cooked meals.

The ‘Life’ branding is continued with the all new “Social Life” bar and function room. The purpose built facility will provide a place for customers to relax and unwind and with brand new catering facilities, weddings, christenings and family celebrations all catered for.

Busy New Year for Selby Leisure!
With the building work now well underway, Abbey Leisure Centre will soon be transformed  with a new state-of-the-art fitness suite, cafeteria and brand new social area. Look out for the summer launch of our superb ‘Profiles’ fitness studio. Remember, we are still open for business throughout the building works and still offer a full range of fitness equipment within the existing facilities.

On Friday 26th February Abbey Leisure Centre will once again host the prestigious ‘Teamwork FC Sportsman’s Dinner’ 2010, with guest speaker Liverpool and Denmark legend Jan Molby. FOr info go to www.teamworkfc.com.

Then on the Sunday 21st March 2010, we urge everyone to get involved in the first ever Selby Sport Relief Mile! The event will be held at Selby Rugby Club on Sandhill Lane, Selby, from 1pm. To get your sponsor form visit www.sportrelief.com

December 2009
From January 2010 building works will begin on the redevelopment of the Abbey Leisure Centre. The 1 million pound project will see the gym transformed and more than double its existing size. The cafeteria will relocate to the ground floor of the centre and a brand new ‘Social’ area will include bar, creche, play area and more! Click on the links for the latest updates!

Gym Redevelopments
Health Suite Closure
Café Closure
Creche Opening

September 2009

Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) will take over the £1.2million a year running of Selby District Council's leisure services from Tuesday 1 September; the historic ten-year deal is set to benefit people living in the Selby district and Greater Manchester and will begin with an official handover at the Abbey Leisure Centre, Selby.

The not-for-profit leisure trust was appointed after a lengthy tendering process and was awarded the management contract for its strong track record of delivering the highest quality leisure services and also because of its vision of expanding sport in the community and improving health through sport, both of which support Selby District Council's healthier communities long-term goal.
One of the first roles of the Trust will be managing a series of key improvements to facilities at the Abbey Leisure Centre, including:

• expanding the gym and creating a new aerobic suite;
• creating a new first floor health suite with sauna, steam room and members' lounge;
• creating a new multi-purpose room for functions, meetings and day time creche activities; and
• developing new catering services with better support for functions.

The innovative arrangement between Selby District Council and Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust also includes the transfer of services at Tadcaster Leisure Centre and Selby Park.  A full review of the Tadcaster Centre and how services and facilities there can be improved is now being carried out.
Chair of Selby District Council's Social Board, Cllr Gillian Ivey, said, "Working in this way means the Council can get a better deal for local residents.
"We're able to access greater levels of funding to draw-in new investment to improve facilities.  We're also able to call on the expertise of a dedicated leisure organisation to deliver even better services for our residents.  This work is part of our key long-term goals of supporting healthier communities, making better use of resources and organising to deliver.
 
"Alongside the planned improvements at the Abbey Leisure Centre in Selby, we're also looking at how best to improve facilities in Tadcaster too."
In Wigan, the contract is a major achievement for an organisation founded just six years ago.  Chief Executive of Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, Rodney Hill, added, "This contract is a fantastic endorsement for our achievements in Wigan.
"Improving facilities, increasing choice and extending programmes in local leisure centres to get more people fit, active and, ultimately, improving people's lives.
"Both the people of Wigan and Selby will benefit though this new deal.  For those in Wigan, it means our business portfolio is enhanced, expanding our interests.  In Selby, we will bring our experience and expertise to deliver the kind of leisure facilities and programme to match everyone's aspirations."
The transfer of services takes place on Tuesday 1 September.  Customers will be able to access their local services as usual, without interruption.”

June 2009

All set for a fun packed summer! 

Selby Leisure Services have a range of activities to get the whole family active this summer.

Family fun swim sessions will be provided every day of the summer holidays at the Abbey Leisure Centre - come and try the super ‘Ice Trek’ fun pool inflatable! ‘Wick-Kid’ fun sessions are a great way for kids to get active in the holidays and are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday providing swimming and multi-sports activities for ages 8-12. For the younger ones ‘Fun Kydz’ sessions held every Wednesday and Friday afternoon for ages 4-7, provide fun games and activities with our qualified creche team. 

Don’t forget Tadcaster Leisure Centre that provides a whole range of fun activities throughout the summer holidays!

Remember, we’ve got top class fitness suites, fitness classes, swimming, badminton, football, table tennis, athletics, skate park and more!  

Call us today for full information on the Wick-Kid holiday scheme and summer activities!! Click Here For More Info

 Abbey (01757) 213758
Tadcaster (01937) 834375

March 2009

OVER 60's FREE SWIMMING!

As part of the governments free swimming initiative, Selby Leisure Services are delighted to announce that from 1st April 2009 all over 60’s will be able to access the abbey leisure centre pool free of charge. The scheme is initially for funded for two years and further funding will be as part of the government's annual budgetary process. 82% of local authorities have signed up to the scheme and Selby Leisure Services are fully supporting the initiative.

Bob Lancaster, Leisure Services Manager, added …

“We are delighted that from 1st April 2009 Abbey Leisure Centre will be providing free swimming to the over 60’s. As recent figures show, we are already one of the most physically active districts in the whole of Yorkshire and this is further opportunity to increase access to regular exercise. The over 60’s age group already makes up a large part of our customer base and we hope to see even more people enjoying swimming at the centre in the future.”

Many surrounding leisure centres are providing application forms to apply for a ‘free swim’ card, however, applications forms for use at Abbey Leisure Centre are not required. Photographic ID will be required to monitor usage, which could include a bus pass or drivers licence. 

January 2009

November 2008

Abbey Leisure Centre are proud to be hosting a prestigous event, which is a must for all football fans,Proudly presented by the co-operative efforts of local football clubs, Teamwork FC presents.. A Sporting Dinner, with guest speaker, World and European Cup Winner Nobby Stiles, at the Abbey Leisure Centre, Friday 27th February 2009, 7pm for a 7.30pm start, including meal, comedian and a fantastic sporting memorabilia auction. Tickets: 07738370244, Visit the Teamwork FC website www.teamworkfc.com

September 2008

Selby Leisure Services have recently lent their support to local sprint hurdler Jamie Baxter. Jamie who is aiming to gain selection for London Olympics 2012 will receive free use of the councils top sporting facilities to aid his bid in making Team GB.

Also taking advantage of the scheme for promising young sports stars in the region, is football sensation Naomi Chadwick. Naomi whose father Jeremy worked for leisure services for a number of years, takes no credit for her skills and admits they were certainly not inherited! Naomi was recently selected for the England Girls Under 17 world cup squad and everyone at Selby Leisure Services wish Naomi every success in the forthcoming World Cup.

Pictured is sprint hurdler Jamie Baxter unveiling the prestigous 2012 flag at the Abbey Leisure.

Also pictured is rising England football star Naomi Chadwick in action for Doncaster Belles.

Selby Leisure Services are proud to lend their support to these two rising stars.

August 2008

New fun aqua inflatable. The staff at Abbey Leisure Centre decided our previous fun pool inflatable was too easy with kids and even some parents! getting to the end of the challenge too easily!
Staff have now designed a custom made inflatable named "Ice Trek" which is the ultimate aqua inflatable challenge. Come along and try the new "Ice Trek" challenge during our pool fun sessions!

See our pool timetable for days and times or click here to open the pool page