BBC Information, WIltshire
BBCEmployees and gymnasium members are celebrating 40 years because the opening of an “necessary” group hub.
The Hyperlink Centre in Swindon, which features a gymnasium, swimming pool and ice rink, first opened its doorways in 1985 and is without doubt one of the largest in Wiltshire.
A particular occasion is deliberate to mark the milestone on 26 April, that includes stallholders and discounted exercise periods corresponding to ice skating, swimming and trampolining.
Basic supervisor Clive Seabrook described the power as “the hub of west Swindon”, including: “It is a actually necessary constructing for the group.”
The constructing, owned by Swindon Borough Council and operated by Greenwich Leisure beneath the model “Higher”, is thought for its national-sized ice rink which homes Nationwide Ice Hockey League crew the Swindon Wildcats.
Coach Aaron Nell mentioned: “Very often after 40 years the rinks get worn down. This rink hasn’t, they’ve sorted it rather well.
“The view from the stands is pretty much as good as you may get.”
Generations of households have visited the leisure centre over the previous 4 a long time.
Fitness center member Alfie Druett, 18, mentioned: “It is at all times been a giant a part of my life and my household’s life, and I come right here 5 days every week.
“Everybody will get on, and everybody has their very own objectives and does their very own factor.”
In September 2023, The Hyperlink Centre closed indefinitely following heavy flooding. It reopened in January 2024 following intensive repairs.
Renovation works included ceiling repairs, retiling, redecoration and new lighting.
