Leisure facilities and activities

Chris Tyson – Head of Economy, Leisure and Property

Jo Paterson - Partnership Development Officer

2014-2024 Leisure contract - Better

Abbey Meadow Outdoor Pool

Faringdon Leisure Centre

Wantage Leisure Centre

White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre

Capital investment

• replacement gym equipment

• WHLTC gym extension

• Faringdon artificial turf pitch

• carbon reduction investment

Future leisure projects

• new leisure centre for Grove / Wantage

• exciting new opportunities for Abbey Meadow and the outdoor pool

Activities at a venue closer to you

• part of leisure contract is an outreach programme

• Summer holiday activities for youngsters

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Since 2012…

The

Participation

Team

Residents engaged

through our projects

6,800

External funding

secured

£169,457

Coaches and

volunteers

used to deliver our

programmes

166

External funding for activities

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Social Jogging:

We have trained 18 local volunteer run leaders

since 2010

Far Runners:

Only starting in January 2013 this group is

now the largest recreational Jogging group in

Oxfordshire

Two Left Feet:

Our Annual Dance Promotion has engaged 440

people since 2009

Nordic Walking:

Over 450 local residents have learned to Nordic

walk with us

The Beacon, Wantage