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...
Over 200 Santa’s run for fun!
Over 200 Santa’s jingled all the way around Romsey town centre this Sunday as part of the Romsey Santa Fun Run. The town was filled with Christmas cheer as children, adults and even pets donned the big man’s red robes. Mayor of Romsey, Cllr John Parker opened the...
Santa’s paint the town red!
A record number of Santa’s came to town last Sunday to take part in the annual Andover Santa Fun Run. Around 400 Santa’s covered the mile long course to raise both festive spirits and money Enham Trust. Mayor of Test Valley, Cllr Karen Hamilton, opened the festivities...
It’s a Merry win for Autumn Golf Cup
Golfer, Peter Merry, was awarded the P E Bradbury Autumn Cup recently after a tense match-up at Charlton Lakes Golf Community’s annual autumn competition. Merry won the cup with a total of 7 under par. His opponent, Andy Ward, finished with a total of 4 under par. The...
Valley Leisure to open a new bowling facility in Andover
People going out and having fun in Andover will have more choices for entertainment in 2017 when a 10-pin bowling alley opens in February. Riverside Bowl will be a new venture for Valley Leisure and will feature eight bowling lanes, interactive 3D glow-in-the-dark...
Hundreds of running Santa due for Romsey return
Hundreds of Santas are set to sweep through Romsey streets once again this December when the Santa Fun Run returns for a second year. The festive fitness event is scheduled for Sunday 11 December and features a mile-long fun run – or walk – through Romsey town centre,...
Hundreds of running Santas to paint Andover town red
Andover is set to be flooded with Santas when the annual Santa Fun Run returns this December. The fun fitness event - scheduled for Sunday 11 December - is a mile-long fancy dress run, or walk, through Andover town centre, starting at Andover Leisure Centre. It’s...
Andover swimmers find fun when finding Dory
More than 200 Andover children swam like little fishes in a special purple pool as they took part in a Disney inspired swimming programme at Andover Leisure Centre. The Finding Dory family swim sessions helped children, as young as two become better swimmers over a...