The new year usually brings a boost in gym membership as people make their annual resolution to get fit. But 2021 will likely be an exception.
Saturday, the state implemented a 25% capacity limit in most indoor businesses, a significant drop from the previous 40% limit. Gym owners in Central Massachusetts have been adapting to state regulations since reopening in July, but with physical spacing limitations and staff cuts, some gyms have taken the changes harder than others.
Before the pandemic, Worcester Fitness was a busy 30,000-square-foot gym with full workout rooms, popular fitness classes, a kids’ room, steam room and a pool. Now, available equipment is reduced, classes each have fewer than 10 participants, the children’s room and steam room are closed, and the pool requires a reservation.
The Green Britain Centre, Swaffham, is to close Picture: Ian Burt
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A town council has voted to carry out legal due diligence which could see them take over a former environmental centre.
Swaffham Town Council (STC) voted to proceed to the next stage of the proposed asset swap with land at Days Field at an extraordinary council meeting on Monday, December 14.
The Green Britain Centre, Swaffham. Picture: Ian Burt
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The proposal, which eight councillors voted for and four voted against, would see STC take ownership of The Green Britain Centre (GBC) from Breckland Council.
Green Britain Centre a step closer to becoming leisure facility after Swaffham Town Council vote Published: 09:00, 15 December 2020
Town councillors have agreed to proceed with legal due diligence which could see their authority take control of a former eco building.
Swaffham Town Council backed plans for an additional feasibility study and public consultation on the Green Britain Centre (GBC) site in the town during a special meeting last night.
Paul Darby s proposal was seconded by Colin Houghton, and the wording included making urgent enquiries with sport and leisure providers.
A for sale board was put up outside the Green Britain Centre in Swaffham earlier this year as the property was put back on the market by Breckland following talks with the town council Picture: SUBMITTED