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Olympics Development Manager
Salary: £41,610 - £44,262
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Company: London Borough of Redbridge
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Strategic Manager (Performance Sport)
Salary: Grade 7 £36,715-£43,840
Location:
Loughborough, United Kingdom
Company: Loughborough University
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Area Active Leisure Manager
Salary: £31,754 - £34,549
Location:
Knowsley, United Kingdom
Company: Knowsley Council
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Deputy Head of Active Leisure
Salary: £37,206 - £39,855
Location:
Knowsley, United Kingdom
Company: Knowsley Council
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General Manager
Salary: €55,950 per annum
Location:
Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland
Company: Clare County Council
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General Manager (2 posts)
Salary: £25 -30K + bonus
Location: Warwickshire area / Hampshire area, United Kingdom
Company: Golf Course Operator
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Account Manager
Salary:
Location: Hitchin, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Company: The Leisure Media Company Ltd
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Multi-Sports Club Manager
Salary: Attractive salary package
Location: London, United Kingdom
Company: Beckenham Cricket Club
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Duty Supervisor - 3 posts
Salary: £18,496 to £20,329 plus 4% attendance bonus
Location: Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
Company: Finesse Leisure Partnership
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In the current issue
Wednesday 10 March 2010

July / August (issue 4) 2008

04 world leisure

06 hospitality

08 public sector

09 spa

10 health & fitness

12 sports

14 commercial

15 attractions

16 parks

17 100% Design
What to expect from this year’s design products show

18 design news

20 design profile: burke rickhards
A look at three leisure centre projects by this multi disciplinary practice, plus some stunning design products

22 architects’ focus: foster + partners
Senior partner Stefan Behling talks us through the challenges of transforming The Dolder Grand in Austria from a neglected hotel to a striking resort

24 hotseat: jamie smith
As the Ice Factor embarks on the creation of two more ice climbing centres, its founder tells us why he’s glad he followed his dream

28 interview: roger de haan & nick ewbank
In Folkestone, a massive arts-led regeneration project is transforming the fortunes of the town. We speak to the men behind the change, former Saga owner Roger De Haan and director of the Creative Foundation, Nick Ewbank

32 the burning question:
Is the CBI report into the credit crunch and the leisure industry accurate?
Commentators respond to the recent Confederation of British Industry survey

34 business analysis: hot property
Matthew Goodman takes a look at some of the property investors putting their money into leisure

36 sea change
The Sea Change programme offers funding to seaside resorts using culture and heritage to regenerate. Sea Change director Sarah Gaventa explains

40 capital hill
Simon Elliott’s planned visitor attraction The Hill would offer something unique, he tells Magali Robathan


42 special effects
From a major new complex in Sydney to the Sunderland Aquatic Centre, we take a look at how leisure venues are using sound, light and AV to dramatic effect

48 a new dawn for sport
BISL’s Brigid Simmonds gives us the inside track on the launches of the new Sport England strategy and legacy plan for 2012

50 boa top team
Ahead of the Beijing Olympic Games, Karen Maxwell speaks to key fi gures from the British Olympic Association to find out how they are preparing

54 looking ahead
Sheffield Hallam University’s latest Leisure Industry Forecast report predicts rapid growth for active leisure and domestic holidays

58 getting active
A recent Mintel report suggests that not all Brits are couch potatoes. Amanda White analyses the findings

62 how to avoid getting bored in business
Resisting the urge to change for change’s sake can be hard, but it’s vital to stick with what’s good about your existing business, argues Grahame Senior

64 thirsty work
We check out some of the new drinks products hitting the market

66 leisure-kit

70 leisure directory

72 my career highs & lows
The MD of Fit for Sport on why following his heart was his best ever career move

Latest UK headlines

Hospitality
Hospitality sector hits 10-year M&A low
KPMG has revealed that the number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals reached a new 10-year low during 2009 as the recession had a sharp impact on the hotel sector. more

New owners for Gravetye Manor
Gravetye Manor Hotel and Country Club in East Grinstead, Sussex has been sold to a private buyer for an undisclosed amount. more

Entertainment & Gaming
Contractor appointed for Scunthorpe venue
North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) has announced that Scunthorpe-based Clugston Construction has been appointed to build the town's new multi-million pound entertainment venue. more

Property
New agreement moves YES! Project closer
Plans for the development of a new multi-million pound basketball and volleyball centre of excellence in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, have taken a step forward. more

Architecture & Design
LDA announces post-Games Olympic site masterplanners
The London Development Agency has announced the three companies which will be joining forces as masterplanners for the London 2012 Olympic site, post Games. more

Tourism
Chester to bid for World Heritage status
Chester West and Chester Council (CWCC) has confirmed that it will be leading a bid to have the city qualify for inscription on UNESCO's World Heritage List. more

Travel
Councils call for new aviation regulator
A new independent aviation regulator should be established to replace the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), according to local authorities opposed to the proposed expansion of Heathrow. more

People
New GM for Verdura Golf and Spa Resort
The Rocco Forte Collection (RFC) appointed Luciano Lusardi as the new general manager of the Verdura Golf & Spa Resort in south west Sicily. more
 
Health & Fitness
Kingswood facility set for £2.5m overhaul
Local residents in Kingswood, Gloucestershire, are being asked to comment on the local authority's plans for the major £2.5m revamp of a local leisure facility. more

Sport & Recreation
Lisburn sporting facility plans move forward
Plans for the development of a new multi-million pound basketball and volleyball centre of excellence in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, have taken a step forward. more

Spa & Beauty
Extension for Spa by von Essen
Hospitality group von Essen is to extend its spa offering with a further seven spas added to their portfolio of UK properties throughout 2010. more

Visitor Attractions
Downturn fails to halt Merlin growth
Merlin Entertainments Group, the UK-based visitor attraction operator, has posted a 16.1 per cent increase in revenue for the year ending 26 December 2009. more

Theme Parks & Water Parks
Deadly new attraction in Cheshire
Dozens of the animal kingdom's most dangerous creatures are to take up residence in a corner of Cheshire. more

Arts & Culture
Leicester concert venue set for revamp
Leicester's De Montfort Hall is set to undergo a major £200,000 revamp in a bid to improve the venue's public and backstage facilities ahead of its centenary year in 2013. more

Heritage & Museums
Southall Manor House revamp plans unveiled
More than £500,000 is set to be invested in the refurbishment of Southall Manor House in west London after Ealing Council unveiled plans for the restoration of the Elizabethan building. more

Parks & Countryside
Consultation for Redhill park proposals
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council (RBBC) is seeking views from local residents in Redhill, Surrey, over a long-term vision for the town's Memorial Park. more

 


Council scheme helps African communities
Twenty rural communities in Africa now have a constant supply of clean, disease-free water for the first time, thanks to a vending scheme from Liverpool City Council. more

Simworx announces 4D effects theatre for British theme park
UK based 4D effects theatre and simulation attraction company Simworx has announced the sale of a 4D effects theatre to Drayton Manor Theme Park. more

Elysium Health and Fitness Club
Location: Albrighton, Wolverhampton Company: Christie and Co
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The Atrium, Camberley
Location: Camberley Company: Colliers CRE
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Development Partner Opportunities
Location: Edmonton / Broxbourne Company: Drivers Jonas
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Management and Operation of The Castle Theatre
Location: Wellingborough Company: Wellingborough Borough Council
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Leasehold Former Bowling Centre
Location: Wolverhampton Company: Colliers CRE
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10-13 Mar 2010
IHRSA 2010 - 29th Annual International Convention & Trade Show

IHRSA
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10-13 Mar 2010
26th International Seating Symposium

Westin Bayshore
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12 Mar 2010
Keiser M5 Roadshow

David Lloyd, Birmingham
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13-15 Mar 2010
Day Spa Expo & Business Forum

Las Vegas Convention Center
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13-15 Mar 2010
Mondial Spa & Beauté

Palais des Congrès, Paris, France
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13 Mar 2010
Client Lifestyle Assessment

Nuffield Health
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13 Mar 2010
FIE Assessment Day

LA Fitness Rugby
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13 Mar - 09 May 2010
Making Sense

Shire Hall Gallery
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16-17 Mar 2010
Inflated News Play & Attractions Show (INPAS 2010)

Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre
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16-17 Mar 2010
Hotel and Catering Show

Bournemouth International Centre
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