Prestwood Gym & Fitness Centre has been designated a Warm Space by GLL

Prestwood Gym & Fitness Centre has been designated a Warm Space by GLL, the not-for-profit charitable social enterprise that operates it on behalf of Prestwood Sports and Leisure Association. 

The new initiative has been set up in response to this winter’s cost of living crisis and will offer anyone living in the vicinity of a participating leisure centre a warm welcome, comfortable seating, the opportunity to charge a phone or device, use the free WiFi or even have a hot shower.  In addition, leading wholesale food service company Brakes, has agreed to donate free tea, coffee and biscuits. 

The Warm Space will be open to all, both leisure centre members and non-members alike on Wednesdays 11am until 1pm.  Space will include the centre's Lounge area where people can take some time for themselves or have a chat with other customers or staff.   

Commenting on the Warm Spaces initiative Luke Askew, Partnership Manager for Prestwood Gym & Fitness Centre said: “As a facility at the heart of our local community we quickly became aware that a number of local residents were concerned that they might struggle to heat their homes this winter and as a charitable social enterprise we wanted to help. 

The centre is ideally suited to serve as a warm space, it is easily accessible, known to everyone and a natural meeting place.  Our staff will be on hand to offer a warm welcome to anyone wishing to make the most of our warm space during the difficult months ahead.”