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May 2024

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Fairfax Wellbeing Hub refurbishment begins

Published: 21 May 2024, 10:26 BST

by John Plummer

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A £278,000 refurbishment of Fairfax Wellbeing Hub in Harrogate has finally got underway.

The building on Fairfax Avenue has been closed since December, causing most group classes to be held elsewhere.

The Stray Ferret reported last month North Yorkshire Council, which owns the hub, had awarded the refurbishment contract to Nottingham firm Universal Civils & Build Ltd.

Today the council revealed work had begun this week and the site was due to re-open in September.

Built in June 1990, the hub hosts sport and social activities as well as exercise classes. It is also used for group meetings and by local clubs.

It has been running at capacity and the upgrade will provide extra exercise space as well as more accessible facilities.

The hub is expected to host about 50 sessions a week in the main hall and another 25 sessions in a new functional space.

Cllr Simon Myers, the council’s executive member for leisure, said:

“This project will create increased opportunities for our community so that we can provide more specialised programmes for people living with long-term health conditions.
“By creating additional exercise areas, we can help more people to manage their conditions in a space that is local, welcoming and, importantly, is accessible. We will help people to move more and live well and feel great.”





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