The Kimberley Sports Centre and Swimming Pool should continue to be open to the citizens of north Broxtowe while the Borough Council and partners seek to build a new facility in the area served by the current centre.
The centre is way past its “Best Before” date and should have been replaced many years ago.
In the immediate future, the Borough Council and the East Midlands Education Trust, (the current legal land owner) must reach an appropriate agreement to maintain the centre for community access while a suitable alternative is built.
Why is this important?
Since it opened in 1973, the centre has proudly served generations of local people. Activities have included teaching adults and children to swim, aqua-aerobics, a wide range of exercise classes for all ages, such as yoga, palates, aerobics, spinning, etc. many of which are available under the GP referral scheme. The centre also provides up-to-date outdoor sports pitches that are heavily used throughout the year, as well as a diversely-equipped gym popular with young and old.
The loss of this centre will not only deprive local residents of these treasured facilities, it will adversely impact the health and well-being of the people of north Broxtowe.
This petition needs the support of current residents of Broxtowe, and also those who have left the area but benefited immeasurably from this centre when they lived here.
