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Love is the secret to success says Jetts Fitness CEO Elaine Jobson
Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts Fitness, has revealed the fitness company’s unique culture and strategy behind member growth and retention in a competitive market. In an exclusive interview with HCM, Jobson explained how she has adapted Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to break the member journey down, and give
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Blok reveals new fund-raise and ambitious growth plan
Blok has launched a third fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000 – ahead of a £3-£5m Series A funding round in 2023 – to drive the development of its hybrid digital platform and additional clubs in the UK. The raise is currently sitting at over £200k from 81 investors after two
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Alton Towers' iconic Nemesis coaster closes for major revamp
The famous Nemesis ride at UK theme park, Alton Towers, has closed for a major revamp. The steel rollercoaster, designed by Bolliger & Mabillard first opened in 1994 and has since become one of the park's most popular rides. Costing £10m to build at the time, the ride was the first inverted rollercoaster in Europe – with train carriages running under the tracks
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Educational charity NCFE acquires Active IQ from Ascend Learning
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend Learning. The move follows Ascend's decision to close down its other UK-based brand, Premier Global NASM – a move that was announced in June this year and takes effect at the year-end. The NCFE deal marks the final
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Mark Braithwaite moves from 1Life to launch LATC for Sandwell BC
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly CEO of leisure management contracting firm 1Life, will start with Sandwell on 11 January. Ian Hendrie will assume the role of MD at 1Life, with Steve Bambury stepping into the role of COO. In his
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Eureka! tackles STEM with new Science + Discovery Centre
Eureka! Science + Discovery Centre in Seacombe, UK has opened its doors to the public. The attraction is the second in the Eureka! family, following the opening of the original and much loved Eureka! The National Children's Museum in Halifax in 1992. Using interactive and immersive exhibits and attractions,
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Exercise should be considered a core treatment for arthritis
Exercise should be considered as a core treatment for those suffering from arthritis caused by wear-and-tear. New draft guidelines, published for the UK's National Health Service (NHS) by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), state that physical activity can ease pain and help
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National Trust plans immersive experience at Bath Assembly Rooms
The National Trust has appointed design and build practice Sarner to create a new immersive visitor experience at the iconic Bath Assembly Rooms. Designed by John Wood the Younger in 1769, the Assembly Rooms are located in the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath, UK. In their time, the Assembly Rooms were
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Instagram’s most popular UK gyms revealed
A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle in Oxford Circus the most posted club. According to the list drawn up by Versaclimber UK, it has accrued 14,200 posts on the social media network. UFit Fitness in Cardiff came second with 12,800 tags, and Equinox Kensingtonmore |
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Google’s Health Connect launches to the public in beta mode
Google’s Health Connect is now accessible to the public in beta mode and can be downloaded from Google Play. The app’s development started earlier this year in a tie-up with Samsung, with early adopters such as MyFitnessPal, Oura and Peloton. Today there are more than ten apps available, adding the likes of
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