Cheltenham: David Lloyd Bishops Cleeve set to open. 21st September The official opening date for a new health and wellness club has been announced. David Lloyd Bishops Cleeve, off Stoke Orchard Road, will officially open its doors on Tuesday, December 8, offering a full suite of health, fitness and leisure facilities for individuals, families and businesses in the area. The leisure group said the club has already attracted strong interest from residents, with many signing up for early membership. Denis Fitzgerald, general manager at David Lloyd Bishops Cleeve, said: "The level of interest from the local community in its new Bishops Cleeve Club has been fantastic to see, with people securing their memberships well ahead of opening day. "Its introductory offers have attracted a great response, which tells Evesham Journal just how much appetite there is for the new Club in this area. "Evesham Journal is incredibly excited to open its doors on 8 December, to welcome new members and to become an established part of the local community here. "Membership numbers are limited, so I encourage anyone considering joining to secure their space by joining online, or arranging a tour with the team at its Marketing Suite. "Our founding members will also get an exclusive preview of the Club before we open to the public." David Lloyd Bishops Cleeve outdoor pool (Image: Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson;Thomas Young) The club will feature a 100-plus station gym, heated indoor and outdoor pools, racquet sports facilities including premium cushioned acrylic tennis courts and padel facilities, and boutique studios offering David Lloyd Clubs' Signature Classes Collection. Members will have access to classes such as BLAZE, SPIRIT yoga and Pilates, 1GN1TE, CYCLONE and REBELS; a member favourite where children aged eight and above can exercise together with their family. A spa retreat will offer a swim in-out hydrotherapy pool, heated relaxation beds, a Spa Garden, and experience rooms including a Himalayan salt sauna, crystal steam room and cold plunge pool. Additional amenities include an outdoor terrace, a family-friendly clubroom with indoor soft play, and a business lounge. Early members will soon be able to book classes and coaching, including the junior Swim and Tennis Stars programmes. The new club is creating 75 jobs across fitness, hospitality, and business administration. More information about membership and career opportunities is available at https://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/clubs/bishops-cleeve and https://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/careers. More Stories

BGL Group COO Stephen Brown brings fresh approach to golf management. Previously Chief Operating Officer of BGL's Adventure Leisure and Ninja Leisure divisions, Brown has spent the past few months immersing himself in BGL's golf operations and working with teams across its venues as he takes on his Group COO role. Experienced leisure operator already bringing an exciting new perspective to BGL Golf as the group looks to challenge convention and reach new audiences. Burhill Group Limited (BGL), one of the UK's leading golf and leisure operators, is looking to challenge convention and bring fresh thinking to golf as Group Chief Operating Officer Stephen Brown expands his focus across the business. Previously Chief Operating Officer of BGL's Adventure Leisure and Ninja Leisure divisions, Brown has spent the past few months immersing himself in BGL's golf operations and working with teams across its venues as he takes on his Group COO role. With more than 35 years' experience across leisure, health, fitness and sport, he brings a fresh perspective on how golf can respond to changing customer expectations, reach broader audiences and create more ways for people to engage with the game. Before joining BGL, Brown held senior positions including Operations Director and Business Support Director at David Lloyd Clubs, playing an important role in the development of one of Europe's leading health and wellness operators. Since joining BGL, he has led its Adventure Leisure and Ninja Leisure businesses, whose brands include Mulligans, BUNKERS, Total Ninja and Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Parks. In his expanded role, Brown will support BGL's people, operational performance and long-term growth, while helping to connect expertise across its golf and leisure divisions. Stephen Brown said: "Golf has enormous enduring appeal, but the industry cannot stand still. Expectations are changing and Golf Business Technology Ltd should be prepared to challenge convention around how people play, practise, socialise and engage with the game. "BGL has considerable talent and experience across golf and leisure. By bringing those people and perspectives together, Golf Business Technology Ltd can share ideas, challenge established thinking and find new ways to make the game more engaging and accessible. "That does not mean changing what makes golf special. It means learning from other sectors and being prepared to do things differently where it improves the experience." BGL has invested significantly across its golf venues in recent years, including technology-led driving ranges, improved practice facilities and additional experiences aimed at golfers and non-golfers alike. Brown will work alongside BGL's established divisional leaders, with a focus on people, operational performance and sustainable growth across the group. Simon Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of BGL, said: "Stephen is a progressive, people-led and commercially astute operator who has made a considerable contribution to BGL. "His experience of building strong teams and operating complex multi-site businesses brings a valuable perspective to our golf operations. Working with the talent already within BGL Golf, he will help us challenge our thinking and identify new opportunities for growth." Brown concluded: "There is a real opportunity for golf and leisure to learn from one another. BGL has the people and expertise to bring those strengths together, test new ideas and play our part in keeping golf relevant and thriving for generations to come."

Construction begins on David Lloyd leisure centre in Yeovil. Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in the Somerset area. Construction has officially begun on Yeovil's new David Lloyd leisure centre, which will begin welcoming members by the late-summer of 2027. David Lloyd Leisure Ltd and the Abbey Manor Group Ltd jointly secured planning permission in August 2025 to deliver a new leisure complex within the Bunford Park employment zone, which lies at the corner of the A3088 and Watercombe Lane on the western approach of the town. David Lloyd Clubs confirmed on Tuesday (September 8) that building work on the new leisure centre had begun, and would create up to 100 new local jobs once fully operational. The site lies at the eastern edge of the Bunford Park site, near the junction with Lysander Road which was substantially modified as part of the Yeovil western corridor upgrade completed by Somerset County Council in 2019. Layout of David Leisure complex on Watercombe Lane in Yeovil (Image: Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson) A secondary access to the leisure centre will be provided later in the business park's delivery via the signalised junction on the A3088, towards the Bunford Lane roundabout. On the ground floor, the main building will house a large sports hall with indoor courts, a 10m by 20m indoor swimming pool (plus two children's pools), a spa, changing rooms, a children's soft play area, a lounge and business hub. An additional outdoor pool will be provided south of this building, alongside a spa garden, six outdoor padel courts, a "battle box" activity area and a children's play area. The first floor of the building will comprise a gym and several studio spaces, including a spin studio and a "blaze studio" for high-intensity workouts. To the north, three outdoor tennis courts will be provided within "an enclosed air dome structure" near the car park. Artist's impression of outdoor swimming pool within David Leisure complex on Watercombe Lane in Yeovil (Image: Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson) A total of 289 car parking spaces will be provided on-site, including ten disabled spaces, four parent and child spaces, 58 electric vehicle charging bays, and 20 spaces for bicycles. Walking and cycling links will be provided throughout the site, linking up with the business park and the existing network of cycle routes along the western and southern edges of Yeovil. Stuart Caswell, new club acquisitions director at David Lloyd Clubs, said: "We are excited to bring our first David Lloyd Club to Somerset, with construction now under way on our state-of-the-art development in Yeovil. "We are looking forward to joining the growing Bunford Park community and to offering a complete health and wellness facility for all ages, with best-in-class gym equipment, racquets sports, indoor and outdoor swimming, and our luxurious spa retreat. "We can't wait to welcome members, and our new team, when doors first open next summer." The spa facilities within the new leisure complex will be extensive, including a Himalayan salt sauna, a fire and ice room, a plunge pool and a hydrotherapy pool. To receive regular updates about David Lloyd Yeovil, register online by visiting www.davidlloyd.co.uk/clubs/yeovil. Details about memberships, including any introductory offers or special deals for families with young children, are expected to be announced in the coming months. The roadworks to deliver the Watercombe Lane access are expected to last for up to seven weeks. Abbey Manor Developments has not confirmed how soon work will begin on delivering the new homes within this wider development site.