Westover Road – Facility Closure
- Sports Hall Last day of operations will be Friday 31 May 2024
- Gymnasium – Last day of operations will be Sunday 30 June 2024
- Hinton Room – Last day of operations will be Wednesday 31 July 2024
The reason for the closure is that YMCA will be knocking down the rear part of the building, where we currently have 22 flats, as well as the need to close the Sports Hall area for a major redevelopment which will see 60 purpose built rooms, with a kitchen on each floor, for our supported housing clients to use.
As part of the development there will be a brand new Gym facility available for the all/public to use.
Ultimately improving the quality and capacity of our accommodation.
The expected/projected date for the completion of works, with a new Gymnasium in place, will be March 2026.
Mark Inkpen (YMCAB Chief Operations Officer)
Did you know that by using our facilities you are also supporting our charitable work in the local community?
The gym and sports hall are situated opposite The Pavilion Theatre and Ballroom in our main premises at 56 Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BS, just a short walk from the cafés, bars and shops of Bournemouth town centre.
Lifewise Gym
The Lifewise Gymnasium provides excellent facilities at an affordable price through various membership choices and a pay-as-you-go option.
Facilities include:
- Fully air-conditioned
- Cardiovascular and resistance machines
- An extensive range of free weights equipment, Olympic bar lifting, urethane dumbbell sets up to 70kg, power racks and a Smith machine
- One of the heaviest cable crossovers in Dorset
- Fitness advice and guidance on hand
Opening Times
- Monday 07.00 – 21.00
- Tuesday 07.00 – 21.00
- Wednesday 07.00 – 21.00
- Thursday 07.00 – 21.00
- Friday 07.00 – 21.00
- Saturday 08.00 – 17.00
- Sunday 08.00 – 17.00
Payment Option
We believe that being fit and healthy should not be a luxury but accessible to all. Our pricing system therefore ensures that the facilities are affordable and available to all income groups.
- Monthly Option £ 15.00
(cash, debit/credit card or direct debit)
Enquiries
For further information or to book, please contact us on the form below or call 01202 290451.
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Lifewise Sports Hall
Our sports hall, also located in the main building on Westover Road, is the only full-service sports hall for hire in central Bournemouth. Its fantastic town centre location makes it both easy to get to and ideal for socialising after sports practice.
Ideal for:
• Football (4 to 5-a-side)
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Badminton
• Short Tennis
• Dodge Ball
• Fitness/Circuit Classes
Opening Times:
- Monday to Sunday 7.00 – 21.00
Prices:
- Badminton / Short Tennis: £10.00 per hour
- Volleyball / Football / Basketball: £20.00 per hour
Block bookings available on a discounted rate.
Enquiries
For further information or to book, please contact us on the form below or call 01202 290451.
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How You Can Help Us!
We are a charity and any help you can offer us, whether it be a donation, taking part in one of our fundraising events or volunteering your time, is hugely appreciated. Thank you!
We have rooms and facilities to hire across Dorset. In 2019, over 30,000 local people made use of them.
The Junction Gym
A few years ago, the Junction’s gymnasium was fully refurbished and modernised. The Junction’s manager Martin Stockley was delighted to welcome AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe to the centre to open the new facility.
