UK OPERATORS
The Bannatyne Group
BH Live
Power House, Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1ST Tel +44 (0)1325 356 677 Email kimcrowther@bannatyne.co.uk Web www.bannatyne.co.uk
Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH Tel +44 (0)1202 055555 Email enquiries@bhlive.org.uk Web www.bhlive.org.uk Facebook /SocialEnterpriseBHLive Twitter /BHLIVE_UK
Company profile Bannatyne’s Health Clubs targets a broad demographic and has a holistic approach to exercise and wellbeing. The brand is designed for people with a passion for living a healthy lifestyle, be they beginners or experienced health club users. It offers state-of-the-art equipment, an extensive range of group exercise classes, swimming pools, saunas, steamrooms and spa pools. Owned by chair Duncan Bannatyne, the group also operates spas and hotels. Number of sites 68 health clubs, 44 spas and five hotels. Plans for 2019 Continued investment in health clubs, spas and hotels.
Company profile Social enterprise BH Live is the south coast’s leading operator of leisure and event venues, specialising in delivering engaging visitor experiences in health and wellbeing, sports, entertainment, hospitality, arts and culture, business events and ticketing. Number of sites 17 active and event venues including a Grade II listed theatre, high ropes course, 30 cafés and bars, plus hospitality in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Plans for 2019 Develop a group exercise programme focusing on indoor cycling, aquatics and specialist outdoor sports.
Executive chair: Duncan Bannatyne
CEO: Peter Gunn
Professional background Business career began with an ice cream van bought for £450; expanded by buying more vans and eventually sold the business for £28,000, founding a care home business. After selling Quality Care Homes and kids’ nursery chain Just Learning, I branched out into health clubs, bars, hotels and property. Best piece of advice you’ve ever been given If you want to start a business, just borrow, borrow, borrow. Invest the bank’s money and get a better return. People might be surprised to know that... I paid £8,000 in a charity auction to be in a Guy Ritchie film!
Professional background More than 30 years’ executive experience, developing and implementing core strategies in local authority, private and trust sectors. Was GM at Guildford Spectrum and MD of Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Pavilion. Best piece of advice you’ve ever been given Surround yourself with positive and supportive people. People might be surprised to know that... I am a Viking descendent.
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