The team at Brecon Leisure Centre have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Freedom Leisure, which manages the leisure centre on behalf of Powys County Council, has announced they have been named a finalist in the UK Active Awards 2024.

The Brecon team have been shortlisted in the ‘Regional Centre of the Year’ category.

The UK Active Awards celebrate organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the nation’s leisure industry sector. Being shortlisted as a finalist is a testament to Freedom Leisure’s dedication to providing high-quality services and fostering a community-centric approach to health and wellbeing.

"We are incredibly honoured to be recognised as a finalist in the UK Active Awards 2024," said Ivan Horsfall Turner, Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Leisure.

"This nomination reflects the hard work and passion of our entire team, who are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve."

Brecon Leisure Centre offers a wide range of services including fitness classes, swimming, sports facilities, and wellness programmes. Their mission is to improve lives through leisure, ensuring that their facilities are accessible, welcoming and supportive environments for all.

Cllr Richard Church, Powys County Council’s Cabinet Member for a Safer Powys, said: “Being shortlisted for a national award is great news and is no mean feat. This is a huge endorsement of partnership with Freedom Leisure as we work together to improve health equality and wellbeing through physical activity. I would like to congratulate Freedom Leisure and all their staff at Brecon Leisure Centre for this fabulous achievement and I wish them all the best at the UK Active Awards ceremony later this year.”

The UK Active Awards ceremony will take place on October 3, 2024, in Birmingham, where winners will be announced across various categories. Freedom Leisure has also been shortlisted in a further four categories in this year’s awards and is excited to join other industry leaders in celebrating the achievements and innovations that drive the physical activity sector forward.

For more information about Brecon Leisure Centre, visit www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/brecon-leisure-centre/