Trafford Leisure Autumn Newsletter 2018

ISSUE 30 : Autumn 2018 Making your time with Trafford Leisure that little bit more interesting

Macmillan Cake Sale

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event.

People all over the UK host their own Coffee Mornings and donations on the day are made to Macmillan . We had coffee mornings running at Sale Leisure Centre, George H Carnall and Urmston Leisure Centre.

Sale Leisure Centre managed to raise £153.07 for a fantastic cause and George H Carnall raised £700. Well done and thank you to everyone who helped out.

Congratulations Congratulations to Michael McShane and his wife on their new baby boy, Noah born on 20th October, weighing

TRAFFORD LEI S U R E

8lb 9oz.

Stretford Annual Christmas Lunch Come and join us on the 19th December 2018 at 1pm, the cost is just £3.50. The final date to

2018

STAFF AWARDS

Quote Of The Month

receive payment is 10th December.

Birthday Celebration

FRIDAY 18TH JANUARY 2019

HOTEL FOOTBALL OLD TRAFFORD

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Gill Adams celebrated her 60th birthday!

The staff at Altrincham Leisure Centre presented her with a cake and a Pandora bracelet that all the team put together for. We would like to wish Gill a Happy Birthday from everyone at Trafford Leisure.

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SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL TRAFFORD LEISURE STAFF AWARDS WE WILL BE CELEBRTING AT THE

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FANTASTIC HOTEL FOOTBALL!

FORMAL POSTER TO FOLLOW...

>> FAST DD >> EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH >> TAB >> STRETFORD CHRISTMAS LUNCH

>> TRAFFORD SPORTS AWARDS >> GM ACTIVE

BUILDING POSITIVE FUTURES A FEW WORDS FROM OUR

Employee Of The Month

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Jo Cherrett Dear All, So, as you read through our latest news you will see that as normal there is a lot taking place across the business. I don’t get to go out and

Congratulations to Rohan Armstrong, Leisure Assistant at

about as much as I would like to anymore, but when I do, it is you, my staff that never fail to impress. Every business area has its challenges,

Stretford Sports Village for receiving employee of the month.

but the can do and we will achieve attitudes make me extremely proud. Ultimately it’s why our customers choose us!

Rohan has been going that extra mile in work and has been

Special mention to the staff at Altrincham who are getting a centre to work without access control at the front doors! This is a great example of how the customer is being put at the heart of the business, and demonstrates how small improvements make a difference, even at times when it feels like the centre building work is against you!

A red pool of blood at Sale – great innovation from the team and did you see the social media attention??

Support office is on the move! (Which, I am hoping it is good news for the staff at the golf following some IT and building improvements in the old ground floor of the club house at the golf course – the team at Marsland will be moving home). We have enjoyed our time at

Congratulations to Louise Chapman, Leisure Assistant at Sale

covering shifts and working hard. Well done Rohan.

Leisure Centre for employee of the month. Louise faced a difficult start to the month but overcame this and has shown a great positive attitude. During July Louise intervened and dealt with a difficult customer who allowed his 7 year old child in the pool without an adult. Well done Louise and thank you to everyone for your hard work. Well done Louise.

Marsland House, but as we continue to find both ways of driving efficiencies to make cost savings or investing to grow income, the move to the golf course is too big an opportunity to miss. We don’t have an official move date yet, Kevin Henderson is on the case but it will be within the next 3 months.

Moving out of Marsland provides cost savings; but we have also been looking at where we need to invest further to drive increased profits over the next few years. Not in any particular order....

Congratulations to Nick Taylor, Leisure Assistant at Altrincham Leisure Centre for receiving employee of the month. Nick is

1. Over the next week an advert will go out seeking some consultancy support to develop a people strategy for Trafford

friendly, always willing to help and will always go the extra mile.

Leisure, understanding where we can invest further in our people to help us achieve our goals.

2. The finance team have been busy recruiting to replace John Pooley who left us a month or so back. Khizar Ibrahim has joined the team and I am also really pleased that internal candidate, David Radcliffe, will also be joining the finance team at some point over the next few months. As some of you will know Sally Darke in the finance team will be taking maternity leave next year and David will help support Sally’s maternity leave but also support the sites with management information that will help our teams.

It’s a pleasure to work with such a friendly person. Well done Nick.

Congratulations to Simon Holt and Tom O’Brien for receiving employee of the month. Simon and Tom worked the summer holiday camps and did an amazing job! The kids thoroughly enjoyed the camps. Well done Simon and Tom.

3. New Head of Fitness and Wellness Role that is due to be advertised imminently. It is an exciting time for Trafford Leisure, with lots of enriching developments ahead of us, as well as the current challenges we face in a competitive market place. We can’t wait to get started on modelling and growing the business, to ensure Trafford Leisure keeps up with the competition and makes positive steps to be the very best it can be. Look out for more details on this next week, when the job is released…

Last but by no means least; get the date for staff awards into your social diaries – Friday 18th January 2019! Please do try and join me for a night of celebrations and reflection back over the last twelve months. We already have some really great prizes coming in that

Charlotte Russell, Class Instructor at Sale Leisure Centre, was

you could win on the night and I think it is safe to say we will have a few surprises thrown in on the night. We have a new venue – Hotel

nominated for employee of the month for September after

Football, and we are hoping that being close to the Tram and train routes will help those staff who have fed back through employee voice

her consistent hard work and dedication. Charlotte has been

that sometimes transport has been tricky in the past.

Best Regards

supportive in covering classes and been instrumental in setting Congratulations to James Jackson, Active Living Manger at

up and growing a new class we are delivering for Stockdales.

Stretford Sports Village for receiving employee of the month.

She is always smiling and chirpy and lifts everyone when she is

James worked really hard during holiday camps and is always

in the club. Well done Charlotte.

there to support when needed. Well done James.

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Trafford Sports Awards 2018 I joined Trafford Leisure in 2003, to help me lose a bit of weight and get fitter. Over the last 15 years I have attended most of the leisure centres participating in a variety of classes including spinning, pump, yoga, abs and pilates. During this time I have made life-long friends.

My main centre is Stretford Sports Village where I go on a daily basis. I find all the staff are brilliant, helpful, friendly and very supportive at all levels.

The classes I attend are taught by the best instructors making each one unique, fun, challenging and motivational in their own way, helping me gain the best results possible.

On the 14th September, Trafford Partnership was delighted to host the annual Trafford Sports Awards at Hotel Football.

Before my time at Trafford Leisure I attended other gyms,

Jo Cherrett, COO, took to the stage to present the award for the Changing Lifestyles Recognition award to local Sale couple Ken and

but nothing compares to friendly, community atmosphere at

Margaret. Josh Matthews, Active Living Manager, nominated them for a Changing Lifestyle Recognition Award, after an incredible journey

Trafford. I can honestly say that joining has been and continues

that has taken them from a wheel chair to scoring goals!

to be one of the best decisions that I have made.

At the beginning of 2018, Ken, 71, was having mobility problems with severe hand and wrist pain. His condition deteriorated quickly and he soon became dependent firstly on a stick and secondly to a wheelchair, as well as strong morphine pain relief. A subsequent MRI scan showed significant damage in his neck affecting his spinal cord.

Best decision made!

Debbie Gilmore Member at Stretford Sports Village

During this time, Margaret herself had become worried about her weight and her lack of exercise. She turned to her local GP who referred her to the Physical Activity Referral. She says: “The referral process was so easy. Josh made contact with me and told me all about the leisure centre. I was impressed. I told him, once my husband was a bit better, that I would be in touch to commence my eight week referral programme.”

Margaret began her eight week referral programme, and especially enjoyed the simple circuit classes on a Tuesday and Thursday. Ken says: “I was so impressed with Margaret. She was making a huge effort and she was so happy with her progress. I thought to myself,

Employee Of The Month

maybe I could try it too. I consulted with my post surgery physiotherapists and they said that exercise would be beneficial to my recovery.

So I too signed up and accompanied Margaret to the gym three times a week.

“Our life is much richer now. There is always time for a natter and giggle and there is a great atmosphere in the classes. We both really enjoy the social side of coming to the gym and have met so many nice people.”

Josh Matthews says: “I was honoured to nominate Ken and Margaret for their Award and I was delighted that their achievements have been recognised. They are a fantastic couple that have made meaningful changes to improve their health and lifestyle.”

Ken and Margaret represented Trafford at the Greater Manchester Sports Awards.

Congratulations to Sally Perry, Swimming Teacher at Altrincham Congratulations to Brian Wright, Receptionist at Sale Leisure Centre for receiving employee of the month. Brian has got employee of the month at Sale for doing the McMillan coffee morning, which he raised £157. Well done Brian.

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Leisure Centre for receiving employee of the month. Sally Perry, was nominated for being an amazing swim teacher, always giving her all, making swimming lessons fun, for covering where necessary with a positive friendly attitude. Well done Sally.

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DFC is here Trafford Leisure would like to say a huge thank you to all staff for making the launch of our new Partnership with DFC go so smoothly.

We launched the new FastDD platform on 6th September allowing us to quickly and easily sign up new members both in the centre (using our new fancy iPads) or at home. If you’ve used FastDD, we think you’ll agree that its lots quicker and easier to use. Join@Home who?

Expect to bur 600-700 calo n ries!

“We control your speed with music, you control resistance”

In addition to being super quick and slick for sign ups, our customers have also been telling us how great they think the new system is.

Annette Cannon, Systems Development and Support

Customers are now able to join us without making an upfront payment

Manager, is available to answer your queries and will

on the day (which can sometimes be a barrier to someone taking out a

continue to support the teams at site with this new way

membership) and they are also able to choose from one of the 4 Direct

of working.

Debit collection dates, allowing great flexibility and choice. Our staff teams are now fully getting to grips with the new Data Retrieval system

Annette can be contacted on:

too. As with all things that are new, there have been some snags and

Annette.cannon@traffordleisure.co.uk

TAB will make you fitter and leaner in just a few weeks. You will notice quicker recovery

teething problems. The project team continue to work hard with DFC

or 0161 826 3953

times, better performance at higher levels of intensity & a leaner body.

to resolve these and get things right – for our staff and our customers.

TAB allows you to push to your best, no one else’s, and these timed intervals allow for quick improvements in V02 max (your total capacity of oxygen consumption) with the function of the class being based on tabata.

Earlier this month Pierre came down to Trafford Leisure and visited Altrincham Leisure Centre and delivered his new TAB concept to members. Heather Gaulton, Marketing Content Manager, went down to collect feedback from customers from the session.

IT Support As an organisation we have a number of IT support contracts in place to help support you and your teams.

Should you encounter a problem with IT then please take advantage of this resource by logging your problem as follows:

Heather said, “ Everyone had really positive feedback, they loved

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Plus 2 and Tills

how the class was well presented and structured. Some members said that they got pushed to their limit and felt that even though the class was 3o minutes that they had done a hard workout. They can’t wait for the launch date.”

What is a tabata workout?

For problems with trust IT and Network please contact Optimised IT on

01565 722 280

on

08451 201 011

•

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5.30pm

•

Monday – Friday : 7am - 7pm

Phones

Each exercise in a given Tabata workout lasts only four minutes, but it’s likely to be one of the longest four minutes you’ve ever endured. The structure of the program is as follows:

•

Work out hard for 20 seconds

support@avandda.co.uk

•

Rest for 10 seconds

•

Complete 8 rounds

or contact them on:

complete eight sets of each exercise.

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For problems with the Business Phones please contact Avandda by email on:

You push yourself as hard as you can for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds. This is one set. You’ll

For problems with Plus 2 please contact Gladstone

0800 156 0077 or 01925 250010 •

Photocopiers For problems with the Photcopier please contact Midshire on: •

0161 494 3370

Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm

Monday to Friday - 9.00am - 5.30pm

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Y T R A P L O O P H BLOOD BAT

“We believed in ourselves and we succeeded” After producing a well received and highly praised proposal and a pitch/presentation to the GM Active Board the Sales and Marketing Team at Trafford Leisure are proud to announce that GM Active have appointed us to manage the provision of their web management, web development services and marketing/communications. The contract starts on the 01st November for 12 months.

Sales & Marketing Director, Lesley Aitken said: “We’re very proud to be working with such a unique and exciting group of GM Active partners across Greater Manchester, apart from the good income we will generate from winning the contract we have an opportunity to collaborate and learn from GM Active partners. I choose sales and marketing as a career to inspire people to be more active and this gives myself and the team the opportunity to do this across Greater Manchester.”

The next step will be myself and team leading the strategy days...

1 2

Strategy (focussed on ‘where to go’), facilitation and development.

Marketing plan (taking the strategy and turning it into a marketing plan) 3

Marketing implementation and being the GM Active marketing team.

We will be using our comprehensive industry knowledge and

Halloween Party at Sale Leisure Centre

relevant professional experience, as well as pulling on the expertise

A pool of blood, zombie lifeguards, waves of dread and tricks and treats was how

Content Manager, Heather Gaulton said: “We believe in the power

Sale Leisure Centre celebrated this Halloween with a fantastic pool party on Sunday 28th October.

of GM Active and the added value it provides customers. I’ve really

and experience of our GM Active partners.

enjoyed working on the creative for the launch and first campaign For the first time at Trafford Leisure the pool was turned red with a specialist pool dye to set the stage for a Halloween Pool Party. All the

concepts we created together. The board was very impressed with our

team dressed up with no exceptions and a customer fancy dress competition was in place, games like apple bobbing and heaps of

concepts. I watched the positive reactions from the board when Lesley

give-away treats were in place, making the event frighteningly fantastic!

and Chris presented our ideas and they did us proud. I know that we are all looking forward to the new opportunities and collaborations that GM

The party ran from 10am until 12noon, with all places selling out in 30 minutes and 150 people enjoying the event, so plenty to work on for

Active will bring.”

next time to welcome even more people in! As the clock struck 12 the blood red pool turned back to normal and normal service resumed!

Acquisition Manager, Chris Johnson said: “I don’t deny how nervous I was presenting in front of the GM Active board members.

This is a first for Trafford Leisure and such a Spooky Success! A huge well done to the Sale team for the effort and organisation – the devil

However, due to prior practice and knowing exactly what the GM Active website needs for development I feel I delivered well on the

is in the detail!!

day, in fact the feedback I received was excellent. I’m really looking forward to the digital marketing work and I will ensure GM Active spend is generating the most return.”

25 Years Roller Disco Anniversary The 25 Years Roller Disco Anniversary went really well despite United playing at home. Everyone had a great time and it was nice to see some previous staff and customers that are all now grown up. Massive well done and thank you to Andy Carrol for being apart of this for 25 years!

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Exciting £ 4 6 . 8 4 3 m Investment

The Council Executive Approvals:

As you are all aware, we have been working closely with Trafford Council over the last year on an updated investment plan for our Leisure

Approves the Leisure Centre Investment Strategy as set out in the report including the

Centre’s. In a matter of weeks we will know the outcome of planning application for Urmston and if approval is granted we will see work

capital investment of £46.843m in the development of new leisure centres at Stretford

commence early in 2019. With Urmston close to starting I am delighted to update a little further on Stretford and Altrincham.

and Altrincham and the associated prudential borrowing requirements of £34.698m.

At the end of October an investment of £46.843m was approved which will see two new leisure centre’s for Stretford and Altrincham. The

Approves the release of £2.180m from within the overall capital sum to develop the

investment forms part of a borough wide strategy and work is still taking place on both Sale and Partington.

proposals to planning application stage.

Approves the proposed procurement process to secure design and build contracts for Altrincham and Stretford Leisure Centres as set out in this report and notes that further reports on the award of the contracts will be brought back to the Executive in due course.

Stretford Sports Village 25 metre main pool and 18 metre leisure pool with moveable floor 160 station fitness gym which include female and studio spaces

Altrincham Leisure Centre

Delegates authority to the Corporate Director of Place in consultation with the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy to negotiate and agree the terms of agreements with Trafford Leisure CIC Limited in relation to the use and operation of the proposed new facilities and to secure income payments to cover the Council’s cost of borrowing and future lifecycle costs.

Delegates authority to the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy

Health and Wellbeing/Assessment areas

to enter into and sign the said agreements on behalf of the Council.

9 court sports hall that will incorporate indoor cricket

Notes that a further report setting out the business case for capital funding related to the development of Sale Leisure Centre will be brought to the Executive in due course.

Fun activity based activities for children, young people and families Party rooms

25 metre main pool and 25 metre leisure pool with moveable floor

Focal point of food and bev/social space

100 station fitness gym and studio spaces

Car parking for 300 cars

The full report can be accessed here: https://democratic.trafford.gov.uk/documents/s31291/Leisure%20Investment%20-%20Report%20PART%20I.pdf

Wellness facility 6 court sports hall that will incorporate purpose built gymnastics areas

Submit planning April 2019, open early 2021

Squash courts Party rooms Focal point of food and bev/social space Car parking for 300 cars

Submit planning August 2019, open early 2022 6

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Exciting £ 4 6 . 8 4 3 m Investment

The Council Executive Approvals:

As you are all aware, we have been working closely with Trafford Council over the last year on an updated investment plan for our Leisure

Approves the Leisure Centre Investment Strategy as set out in the report including the

Centre’s. In a matter of weeks we will know the outcome of planning application for Urmston and if approval is granted we will see work

capital investment of £46.843m in the development of new leisure centres at Stretford

commence early in 2019. With Urmston close to starting I am delighted to update a little further on Stretford and Altrincham.

and Altrincham and the associated prudential borrowing requirements of £34.698m.

At the end of October an investment of £46.843m was approved which will see two new leisure centre’s for Stretford and Altrincham. The

Approves the release of £2.180m from within the overall capital sum to develop the

investment forms part of a borough wide strategy and work is still taking place on both Sale and Partington.

proposals to planning application stage.

Approves the proposed procurement process to secure design and build contracts for Altrincham and Stretford Leisure Centres as set out in this report and notes that further reports on the award of the contracts will be brought back to the Executive in due course.

Stretford Sports Village 25 metre main pool and 18 metre leisure pool with moveable floor 160 station fitness gym which include female and studio spaces

Altrincham Leisure Centre

Delegates authority to the Corporate Director of Place in consultation with the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy to negotiate and agree the terms of agreements with Trafford Leisure CIC Limited in relation to the use and operation of the proposed new facilities and to secure income payments to cover the Council’s cost of borrowing and future lifecycle costs.

Delegates authority to the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy

Health and Wellbeing/Assessment areas

to enter into and sign the said agreements on behalf of the Council.

9 court sports hall that will incorporate indoor cricket

Notes that a further report setting out the business case for capital funding related to the development of Sale Leisure Centre will be brought to the Executive in due course.

Fun activity based activities for children, young people and families Party rooms

25 metre main pool and 25 metre leisure pool with moveable floor

Focal point of food and bev/social space

100 station fitness gym and studio spaces

Car parking for 300 cars

The full report can be accessed here: https://democratic.trafford.gov.uk/documents/s31291/Leisure%20Investment%20-%20Report%20PART%20I.pdf

Wellness facility 6 court sports hall that will incorporate purpose built gymnastics areas

Submit planning April 2019, open early 2021

Squash courts Party rooms Focal point of food and bev/social space Car parking for 300 cars

Submit planning August 2019, open early 2022 6

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Y T R A P L O O P H BLOOD BAT

“We believed in ourselves and we succeeded” After producing a well received and highly praised proposal and a pitch/presentation to the GM Active Board the Sales and Marketing Team at Trafford Leisure are proud to announce that GM Active have appointed us to manage the provision of their web management, web development services and marketing/communications. The contract starts on the 01st November for 12 months.

Sales & Marketing Director, Lesley Aitken said: “We’re very proud to be working with such a unique and exciting group of GM Active partners across Greater Manchester, apart from the good income we will generate from winning the contract we have an opportunity to collaborate and learn from GM Active partners. I choose sales and marketing as a career to inspire people to be more active and this gives myself and the team the opportunity to do this across Greater Manchester.”

The next step will be myself and team leading the strategy days...

1 2

Strategy (focussed on ‘where to go’), facilitation and development.

Marketing plan (taking the strategy and turning it into a marketing plan) 3

Marketing implementation and being the GM Active marketing team.

We will be using our comprehensive industry knowledge and

Halloween Party at Sale Leisure Centre

relevant professional experience, as well as pulling on the expertise

A pool of blood, zombie lifeguards, waves of dread and tricks and treats was how

Content Manager, Heather Gaulton said: “We believe in the power

Sale Leisure Centre celebrated this Halloween with a fantastic pool party on Sunday 28th October.

of GM Active and the added value it provides customers. I’ve really

and experience of our GM Active partners.

enjoyed working on the creative for the launch and first campaign For the first time at Trafford Leisure the pool was turned red with a specialist pool dye to set the stage for a Halloween Pool Party. All the

concepts we created together. The board was very impressed with our

team dressed up with no exceptions and a customer fancy dress competition was in place, games like apple bobbing and heaps of

concepts. I watched the positive reactions from the board when Lesley

give-away treats were in place, making the event frighteningly fantastic!

and Chris presented our ideas and they did us proud. I know that we are all looking forward to the new opportunities and collaborations that GM

The party ran from 10am until 12noon, with all places selling out in 30 minutes and 150 people enjoying the event, so plenty to work on for

Active will bring.”

next time to welcome even more people in! As the clock struck 12 the blood red pool turned back to normal and normal service resumed!

Acquisition Manager, Chris Johnson said: “I don’t deny how nervous I was presenting in front of the GM Active board members.

This is a first for Trafford Leisure and such a Spooky Success! A huge well done to the Sale team for the effort and organisation – the devil

However, due to prior practice and knowing exactly what the GM Active website needs for development I feel I delivered well on the

is in the detail!!

day, in fact the feedback I received was excellent. I’m really looking forward to the digital marketing work and I will ensure GM Active spend is generating the most return.”

25 Years Roller Disco Anniversary The 25 Years Roller Disco Anniversary went really well despite United playing at home. Everyone had a great time and it was nice to see some previous staff and customers that are all now grown up. Massive well done and thank you to Andy Carrol for being apart of this for 25 years!

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DFC is here Trafford Leisure would like to say a huge thank you to all staff for making the launch of our new Partnership with DFC go so smoothly.

We launched the new FastDD platform on 6th September allowing us to quickly and easily sign up new members both in the centre (using our new fancy iPads) or at home. If you’ve used FastDD, we think you’ll agree that its lots quicker and easier to use. Join@Home who?

Expect to bur 600-700 calo n ries!

“We control your speed with music, you control resistance”

In addition to being super quick and slick for sign ups, our customers have also been telling us how great they think the new system is.

Annette Cannon, Systems Development and Support

Customers are now able to join us without making an upfront payment

Manager, is available to answer your queries and will

on the day (which can sometimes be a barrier to someone taking out a

continue to support the teams at site with this new way

membership) and they are also able to choose from one of the 4 Direct

of working.

Debit collection dates, allowing great flexibility and choice. Our staff teams are now fully getting to grips with the new Data Retrieval system

Annette can be contacted on:

too. As with all things that are new, there have been some snags and

Annette.cannon@traffordleisure.co.uk

TAB will make you fitter and leaner in just a few weeks. You will notice quicker recovery

teething problems. The project team continue to work hard with DFC

or 0161 826 3953

times, better performance at higher levels of intensity & a leaner body.

to resolve these and get things right – for our staff and our customers.

TAB allows you to push to your best, no one else’s, and these timed intervals allow for quick improvements in V02 max (your total capacity of oxygen consumption) with the function of the class being based on tabata.

Earlier this month Pierre came down to Trafford Leisure and visited Altrincham Leisure Centre and delivered his new TAB concept to members. Heather Gaulton, Marketing Content Manager, went down to collect feedback from customers from the session.

IT Support As an organisation we have a number of IT support contracts in place to help support you and your teams.

Should you encounter a problem with IT then please take advantage of this resource by logging your problem as follows:

Heather said, “ Everyone had really positive feedback, they loved

IT and Network

Plus 2 and Tills

how the class was well presented and structured. Some members said that they got pushed to their limit and felt that even though the class was 3o minutes that they had done a hard workout. They can’t wait for the launch date.”

What is a tabata workout?

For problems with trust IT and Network please contact Optimised IT on

01565 722 280

on

08451 201 011

•

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5.30pm

•

Monday – Friday : 7am - 7pm

Phones

Each exercise in a given Tabata workout lasts only four minutes, but it’s likely to be one of the longest four minutes you’ve ever endured. The structure of the program is as follows:

•

Work out hard for 20 seconds

support@avandda.co.uk

•

Rest for 10 seconds

•

Complete 8 rounds

or contact them on:

complete eight sets of each exercise.

4

For problems with the Business Phones please contact Avandda by email on:

You push yourself as hard as you can for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds. This is one set. You’ll

For problems with Plus 2 please contact Gladstone

0800 156 0077 or 01925 250010 •

Photocopiers For problems with the Photcopier please contact Midshire on: •

0161 494 3370

Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm

Monday to Friday - 9.00am - 5.30pm

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Trafford Sports Awards 2018 I joined Trafford Leisure in 2003, to help me lose a bit of weight and get fitter. Over the last 15 years I have attended most of the leisure centres participating in a variety of classes including spinning, pump, yoga, abs and pilates. During this time I have made life-long friends.

My main centre is Stretford Sports Village where I go on a daily basis. I find all the staff are brilliant, helpful, friendly and very supportive at all levels.

The classes I attend are taught by the best instructors making each one unique, fun, challenging and motivational in their own way, helping me gain the best results possible.

On the 14th September, Trafford Partnership was delighted to host the annual Trafford Sports Awards at Hotel Football.

Before my time at Trafford Leisure I attended other gyms,

Jo Cherrett, COO, took to the stage to present the award for the Changing Lifestyles Recognition award to local Sale couple Ken and

but nothing compares to friendly, community atmosphere at

Margaret. Josh Matthews, Active Living Manager, nominated them for a Changing Lifestyle Recognition Award, after an incredible journey

Trafford. I can honestly say that joining has been and continues

that has taken them from a wheel chair to scoring goals!

to be one of the best decisions that I have made.

At the beginning of 2018, Ken, 71, was having mobility problems with severe hand and wrist pain. His condition deteriorated quickly and he soon became dependent firstly on a stick and secondly to a wheelchair, as well as strong morphine pain relief. A subsequent MRI scan showed significant damage in his neck affecting his spinal cord.

Best decision made!

Debbie Gilmore Member at Stretford Sports Village

During this time, Margaret herself had become worried about her weight and her lack of exercise. She turned to her local GP who referred her to the Physical Activity Referral. She says: “The referral process was so easy. Josh made contact with me and told me all about the leisure centre. I was impressed. I told him, once my husband was a bit better, that I would be in touch to commence my eight week referral programme.”

Margaret began her eight week referral programme, and especially enjoyed the simple circuit classes on a Tuesday and Thursday. Ken says: “I was so impressed with Margaret. She was making a huge effort and she was so happy with her progress. I thought to myself,

Employee Of The Month

maybe I could try it too. I consulted with my post surgery physiotherapists and they said that exercise would be beneficial to my recovery.

So I too signed up and accompanied Margaret to the gym three times a week.

“Our life is much richer now. There is always time for a natter and giggle and there is a great atmosphere in the classes. We both really enjoy the social side of coming to the gym and have met so many nice people.”

Josh Matthews says: “I was honoured to nominate Ken and Margaret for their Award and I was delighted that their achievements have been recognised. They are a fantastic couple that have made meaningful changes to improve their health and lifestyle.”

Ken and Margaret represented Trafford at the Greater Manchester Sports Awards.

Congratulations to Sally Perry, Swimming Teacher at Altrincham Congratulations to Brian Wright, Receptionist at Sale Leisure Centre for receiving employee of the month. Brian has got employee of the month at Sale for doing the McMillan coffee morning, which he raised £157. Well done Brian.

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Leisure Centre for receiving employee of the month. Sally Perry, was nominated for being an amazing swim teacher, always giving her all, making swimming lessons fun, for covering where necessary with a positive friendly attitude. Well done Sally.

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BUILDING POSITIVE FUTURES A FEW WORDS FROM OUR

Employee Of The Month

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Jo Cherrett Dear All, So, as you read through our latest news you will see that as normal there is a lot taking place across the business. I don’t get to go out and

Congratulations to Rohan Armstrong, Leisure Assistant at

about as much as I would like to anymore, but when I do, it is you, my staff that never fail to impress. Every business area has its challenges,

Stretford Sports Village for receiving employee of the month.

but the can do and we will achieve attitudes make me extremely proud. Ultimately it’s why our customers choose us!

Rohan has been going that extra mile in work and has been

Special mention to the staff at Altrincham who are getting a centre to work without access control at the front doors! This is a great example of how the customer is being put at the heart of the business, and demonstrates how small improvements make a difference, even at times when it feels like the centre building work is against you!

A red pool of blood at Sale – great innovation from the team and did you see the social media attention??

Support office is on the move! (Which, I am hoping it is good news for the staff at the golf following some IT and building improvements in the old ground floor of the club house at the golf course – the team at Marsland will be moving home). We have enjoyed our time at

Congratulations to Louise Chapman, Leisure Assistant at Sale

covering shifts and working hard. Well done Rohan.

Leisure Centre for employee of the month. Louise faced a difficult start to the month but overcame this and has shown a great positive attitude. During July Louise intervened and dealt with a difficult customer who allowed his 7 year old child in the pool without an adult. Well done Louise and thank you to everyone for your hard work. Well done Louise.

Marsland House, but as we continue to find both ways of driving efficiencies to make cost savings or investing to grow income, the move to the golf course is too big an opportunity to miss. We don’t have an official move date yet, Kevin Henderson is on the case but it will be within the next 3 months.

Moving out of Marsland provides cost savings; but we have also been looking at where we need to invest further to drive increased profits over the next few years. Not in any particular order....

Congratulations to Nick Taylor, Leisure Assistant at Altrincham Leisure Centre for receiving employee of the month. Nick is

1. Over the next week an advert will go out seeking some consultancy support to develop a people strategy for Trafford

friendly, always willing to help and will always go the extra mile.

Leisure, understanding where we can invest further in our people to help us achieve our goals.

2. The finance team have been busy recruiting to replace John Pooley who left us a month or so back. Khizar Ibrahim has joined the team and I am also really pleased that internal candidate, David Radcliffe, will also be joining the finance team at some point over the next few months. As some of you will know Sally Darke in the finance team will be taking maternity leave next year and David will help support Sally’s maternity leave but also support the sites with management information that will help our teams.

It’s a pleasure to work with such a friendly person. Well done Nick.

Congratulations to Simon Holt and Tom O’Brien for receiving employee of the month. Simon and Tom worked the summer holiday camps and did an amazing job! The kids thoroughly enjoyed the camps. Well done Simon and Tom.

3. New Head of Fitness and Wellness Role that is due to be advertised imminently. It is an exciting time for Trafford Leisure, with lots of enriching developments ahead of us, as well as the current challenges we face in a competitive market place. We can’t wait to get started on modelling and growing the business, to ensure Trafford Leisure keeps up with the competition and makes positive steps to be the very best it can be. Look out for more details on this next week, when the job is released…

Last but by no means least; get the date for staff awards into your social diaries – Friday 18th January 2019! Please do try and join me for a night of celebrations and reflection back over the last twelve months. We already have some really great prizes coming in that

Charlotte Russell, Class Instructor at Sale Leisure Centre, was

you could win on the night and I think it is safe to say we will have a few surprises thrown in on the night. We have a new venue – Hotel

nominated for employee of the month for September after

Football, and we are hoping that being close to the Tram and train routes will help those staff who have fed back through employee voice

her consistent hard work and dedication. Charlotte has been

that sometimes transport has been tricky in the past.

Best Regards

supportive in covering classes and been instrumental in setting Congratulations to James Jackson, Active Living Manger at

up and growing a new class we are delivering for Stockdales.

Stretford Sports Village for receiving employee of the month.

She is always smiling and chirpy and lifts everyone when she is

James worked really hard during holiday camps and is always

in the club. Well done Charlotte.

there to support when needed. Well done James.

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ISSUE 30 : Autumn 2018 Making your time with Trafford Leisure that little bit more interesting

Macmillan Cake Sale

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event.

People all over the UK host their own Coffee Mornings and donations on the day are made to Macmillan . We had coffee mornings running at Sale Leisure Centre, George H Carnall and Urmston Leisure Centre.

Sale Leisure Centre managed to raise £153.07 for a fantastic cause and George H Carnall raised £700. Well done and thank you to everyone who helped out.

Congratulations Congratulations to Michael McShane and his wife on their new baby boy, Noah born on 20th October, weighing

TRAFFORD LEI S U R E

8lb 9oz.

Stretford Annual Christmas Lunch Come and join us on the 19th December 2018 at 1pm, the cost is just £3.50. The final date to

2018

STAFF AWARDS

Quote Of The Month

receive payment is 10th December.

Birthday Celebration

FRIDAY 18TH JANUARY 2019

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What would you like to see in your Newsletter?

Gill Adams celebrated her 60th birthday!

The staff at Altrincham Leisure Centre presented her with a cake and a Pandora bracelet that all the team put together for. We would like to wish Gill a Happy Birthday from everyone at Trafford Leisure.

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This is your newsletter and we want your ideas! This could be anything from events, to competitions, to customer feedback, to a quote or tweet of the month.

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL TRAFFORD LEISURE STAFF AWARDS WE WILL BE CELEBRTING AT THE

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