Seymour Leisure Centre

The state of the gents toilet on any given weekday evening best sums up why you would be crazy to join this leisure centre. I made the mistake of taking on a years annual membership and have regretted it ever since. The major problem appears to be a high turnover of poorly trained staff and managers who run and hide at the first sign of trouble. Despite having recently invested in new gym equipment the weight section is a shambles and appears to be dominated by 16 year olds with very little experience of using a gym before. The spa which I paid extra for defies believe in that the sauna and steam room appear to take it in terms to break down and the towel system never works so one is never sure whether to take towels or not. The mould in the showers there is grim. Overall it is a great pity because with good management and properly trained staff the whole complex could be really successful given its location and size.

Previously renowned for its professional, highly-trained teachers and welcoming atmosphere, the Seymour is currently a leisure centre in crisis. Dirty equipment, class cuts, absent teachers and a general lack of leadership are threatening this much-loved local centre. The Seymour has a devoted following and huge potential but since the new owners took over a general air of neglect and confusion hangs over the place. Under inspired and innovative control the Seymour has the potential to be a really lively, buzzy centre offering classes to all. At present, however, all the members can sense is neglect and confusion.