Riverside Bowl launches a brand new loyalty card
Riverside bowl have today (28/06/2017) officially launched a loyalty card for regular users at Riverside Bowl in Andover. How does it work? Points will be earned for every purchase at riverside bowl (excluding arcade machines and pool tables) Once you have reached a...
Valley Leisure donate ‘Inclusive Fitness Initiative’ accredited kit to Andover War Memorial Hospital
Both staff and patients accessing the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Department at Andover War Memorial Hospital are benefitting from a range of new exercise equipment donated by Valley Leisure Ltd. The ‘Inclusive Fitness Initiative’ accredited kit is endorsed by the...
Valley Leisure launch community ‘Choga’ class
Tuesday 18th April saw the launch of Valley Leisure’s ‘Choga’ class at a new community venue in Andover, the Gilliat Hall on Marlborough Street. ‘Choga’ or chair yoga is a predominantly seated exercise class, suitable for anyone wishing to experience the...
Andover Mum to take part in local bodybuilding competition
An Andover mum of two is stepping out of her comfort zone by setting herself an impressive fitness challenge – to take part in a local bodybuilding competition. 36-year-old, Liz Murray, has been through 12 weeks of intense strength training and strict eating in...
Local strongman retires after 27 years at leisure centre
Local fitness consultant Robyn Brown is retiring after offering health and exercise advice to Andover people for more than 27 years. The 73-year-old former engineer and champion power lifter has worked for leisure provider Valley Leisure since day one, signing on for...
Swim teacher of generations retires after more than 40 years
Romsey swim teacher, Claire Ludwell, is retiring after 43 years in the pool. Qualifying in 1974, the 73-year-old has taught generations of Hampshire families to swim. Claire has been teaching at The Rapids in Romsey since 1990, joining the Valley Leisure team from day...
Valley Leisure celebrate millionth customer
February 20th saw Valley Leisure hit record numbers as they celebrated 1 million customer visits across their four sites. The millionth visitor was Peter Whent from Grateley who was presented with a thank you gift of a Fit Bit watch at Andover Leisure Centre. The...
Poyser scoops fourth trophy of the year
Golfer, Richard Poyser bagged his fourth trophy of the year as he triumphed in the annual Brian White sponsored Stableford Challenge at Charlton Lakeside golf course on Saturday 18th February. The recent competition saw fellow golfers Brian White and Stuart Allen at...
Valley Leisure open new entertainment facility in Andover
A newly refurbished bowling and entertainment facility has opened in Andover this week. Lucky students from Portway Junior, Anton Junior, Roman Way, Endeavour and Balksbury were the first to try out Riverside Bowl, based in the town centre. Portway Head teacher, Tim...
Chalice Champ Crowned at New Year Golf Competition
Charlton Lakes Golf Community heralded 2017 by staging the annual New Year Chalice competition on Saturday 7 January. A good entry field played through the early mist and Andy Ward (handicap 5) emerged the winner beating Brian White (handicap 6) with a round of...
Leisure contract update
The Facebook pages and Valley Leisure website are managed/owned by Valley Leisure. Valley Leisure will continue to operate Andover Leisure Centre, Romsey Rapids Sports Complex, Charlton Lakeside and Knightwood Leisure Centre until 31st March 2017. On 1st April 2017...
Festive fun fills exercise centre
Christmas spirit filled an exercise suit recently as members and staff of the Toning Centre in Romsey held a Christmas coffee morning. After a year of staying fit and active, members were invited to indulge in a mince pie to celebrate the festive season. The event was...