Wellness with Fi

01/12/2025

01/12/2025

Brilliant

Planning approval granted for new West Wickham Leisure Centre.

Construction of the new West Wickham Leisure Centre will get underway in the coming weeks after the application was unanimously approved at Development Control Committee on 27 November.

The proposals include a gym that is 40 per cent larger than the previous one, a competition-length swimming pool, changing rooms, a new reception area and a café. The proposed design for the new leisure facility features a red brick exterior.

Planning approval follows the recent completion of demolition works of the former leisure centre. It was beyond economic repair after structural issues were identified. The demolition progressed on an advanced schedule to ensure the new centre is built as soon as possible. The learner pool was not included in the demolition and is being refurbished. The £22m project will see a new leisure centre delivered in West Wickham and is expected to reopen in early 2028.

Councillor Alexa Michael, Chairman of Development Control Committee, said: “This is a high-quality application, with an attractive design inspired by the newly reopened West Wickham Library. I was delighted that the Committee could unanimously approve the application, which will significantly enhance the borough’s leisure provision. I am sure the new leisure centre will be much enjoyed by local residents once it reopens.”

Councillor Yvonne Bear, Executive Councillor for Renewal, Recreation and Housing, said: “This is welcome news that allows the council to press ahead with works on site to deliver this new leisure centre for West Wickham and the wider borough. We have been moving at pace to get to this stage as we needed to move ahead with the rebuild. This is a significant investment from the council which we have prioritised because we know how important the centre and pool is to residents. It will ensure provision is available long into the future.”

The Development Control Committee resolved to grant planning permission subject to the prior completion of a legal agreement.



https://www.bromley.gov.uk/news/article/908/planning-approval-granted-for-new-west-wickham-leisure-centre

28/10/2025

We are so pleased to have been awarded site of the month for our MSK hubs ESCAPE-pain. Our MSK hubs provide exercise, rehabilitation and wellbeing support to help people maintain mobility and reduce pain, as well as improve the health of patients before and after surgery.

Musculoskeletal conditions are the primary cause of disability among older adults, with more than 20 million people in the UK experiencing related problems, such as arthritis, back or knee ache and chronic pain.

This fantastic programme is an alternative to surgery for the estimated one million people who are waiting for NHS orthopaedic treatments. Our community describe first-hand, positive experiences of the ESCAPE-Pain programme including becoming more confident in their ability to use exercise as a self-management strategy.

Our team of experts who deliver the programme understand that, when struggling with chronic pain, exercise can sometimes seem scary, as people can worry it might cause more damage. However, targeted exercises led by our health experts can help alleviate symptoms instead.

If you’d like to find out more, please contact our team: ttps://www.mytimeactive.co.uk/msk-hub

16/10/2025

I need to go to bed, but this little one is snoring her head off and don’t want to wake her to go in the garden!

16/10/2025

Never did I imagine that I’d love teaching aqua aerobics quite as much as I do! I love teaching Barre , don’t get me wrong, but it’s a different vibe entirely.

I love making it challenging and I love it when they sing out loud. It’s like a pool party!

All we need now is the 🍹 to go with it 🌊

14/10/2025

Tonight's session was intense and wow, they crushed it! Love that we love to hate - it's tough, but that finished feeling is everything, allowed! don't , take care of the one body you've got!

14/10/2025

How spooky do these things look? Chilling in our room and I turn and look at Deb and she’s wearing this! Nearly 💩 myself! Had to have a go though. Felt really nice and may have to ask Santa!

13/10/2025

09/10/2025

Wowzer what a day! I think I’ve used every qualification I’ve got!

So first off My BACRP qualification for heartsmart classes, Exercise referral qualification for functional fitness class , Barre qualification for Barre but also using heartsmart skills for a lady that’s had a heart attack previously. Followed by aqua aerobics .
To say I’m mentally & physically knackered is an understatement but the feedback today has been lovely

“I slept the first time in ages last Thursday after class”
“I felt like I was really working hard, tonight and had a really good workout”

So knowing that people are benefiting makes me happy and all this hard work, has made a difference.

Sleep tight, because I’m sure I will
And for anyone that’s done something to improve their fitness today, be proud 😊

07/10/2025

Such a great class tonight, worked hard and still smiled.