FAQ

Shavington Leisure Centre is to undergo a gym refurbishment with updated Technogym strength & resistance equipment, free-weights, a new functional training area, and a new improved look and feel with new flooring and redecoration works.

To allow the development works to go ahead, the gym will be closed from Friday 28th June and reopen Monday 29th July.

I’ve paid my membership for this month; will I be reimbursed?

The group fitness classes and sports activities will not be affected by the temporary closure of the gym.

As part of your Everybody membership, you automatically get access to neighbouring leisure centres including Alsager, Crewe & Nantwich. If you have any questions about the closure or your membership you can email our customer experience team at: [email protected] 

Are there other activities I can try while the gym is closed?

There’s plenty on offer at Shavington and our neighbouring sites including group fitness classes, racquet sports and swimming all included in your membership! Ready to try? You can find out more or book online here

We will also be creating a temporary fitness area with a range of functional equipment in the sports hall on the following days and times:

• Mondays – 6:30am-9:15am & 10:15am – 3:30pm
• Tuesday-Friday – 6:30am – 3:30pm

I’m unable get to other sites, can I suspend my membership?

If you have any questions about the gym closure or your membership you can email our customer experience team at: [email protected]

What improvements are taking place?

• The strength and resistance kit is being replaced and upgraded with latest high-quality Technogym kit. Among other amazing benefits, this upgrade means you can connect your fitness data through mywellness to track your workouts and progress
• A fresh new-look; new redecoration, wall graphics, led lighting and mirrors.
• New functional training area.
• New plate loaded kit, so you can add more weight, lift heavier and get stronger!
• We will be adding in  2 x Skillruns to the functional training area. This is a treadmill like no other. Get ready for fast-paced running, intense climbs and descents. Plus, 30% more training space than an normal treadmill and instant speed and gradient changes.
• Introducing MyZone. Using heart rate monitors, MyZone tracks workout output and connects with the gym TV screens to give real-time feedback.

Will the closure affect fitness classes?

No, it’s just the gym. Everything else will be the same as normal.

Will it be noisy?

As always, we’ll try to keep your experience to the highest standard. We don’t expect the work to have any excessive noise impact.

Will there be less parking than normal?

We don’t anticipate disruption to parking, however there may be some controlled areas when large vehicles require access for delivering all the new equipment!