Life Leisure has been shortlisted for not one, but two top awards, the national APSE (Association for public service excellence) Awards, which celebrate excellence from local authorities and the public sector and the much coveted local Stockport Business Awards.
Left: LifeLEISURE fun, fit and healthy
Life Leisure, in partnership with Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, are finalists in the category for the Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative APSE Award, a much-deserved accolade in recognition of the ‘health hub’ and its continued development at Life Leisure Avondale, Cheadle Heath.
Life Leisure has also been shortlisted for this year’s Stockport Business Awards, in the best not-for-profit organisation category sponsored by Metronet (UK). The Stockport Business Awards celebrate excellence within the Stockport Borough and create a real buzz amongst the local business community. Winners will be announced at the glittering awards ceremony to be held at Stockport Town Hall on the 15th October.
Cllr Martin Candler, Executive Member for Supporting Places, commented:
“I am very pleased that Stockport Council and Life Leisure have reached the finals of these prestigious awards. Increasing physical activity and narrowing the health inequalities gap remains a public health priority in Stockport and the Health Hub has really started to make a difference in engaging people who are least likely to be motivated or engaged in physical activity.”
Avondale is positioned at the heart of the local community, supporting local people many of whom may have medical conditions, and the health hub offers fantastic programming by taking a holistic approach to their well-being. It’s not just about fitness for the few, Life Leisure are encouraging healthy lifestyles for everyone. The centre dubbed ‘the gym for people who don’t go to the gym’ is all about engaging the community as a whole. It’s this dedication to diversity and inclusion which has ultimately warranted their brilliant nomination. The winner will be announced on the 3rd September at The Guildhall in Swansea.
Laura Mylotte, Marketing and Communications Manager at Life Leisure commented on the exciting news saying,
“We are delighted to be shortlisted for these awards, everyone at Life Leisure works so hard to maintain the high standards we have set ourselves in providing only the very best health and leisure facilities to the community in Stockport. This recognition both nationally and locally makes it all the more rewarding.”
For more information about Life Leisure visit the website at www.lifeleisure.net or call on 0161 443 4090