We are delighted to announce that our gym at St Peter’s Leisure Centre has been named Local Authority / Leisure Trust Gym of the Year at the National Fitness Awards! The awards – billed as the UK’s biggest fitness awards – recognise excellence and achievement in gyms and individuals across the country. Our facilities … Continued
Welcome to our new online booking system – Leisure Hub! As of today, we have moved over to a new, user friendly booking system called Leisure Hub. Below, we will run through how you can get set up and booking – but if you have any issues at all, please speak to a member … Continued
First and foremost we’d like to say thank you to all of our members for your continued loyalty and commitment to us, especially through the turbulent past two years that have been challenging in many ways for all of us. Secondly, and with a large degree of regret, we want to inform you that we … Continued
Our breakfast customers with hearty appetites have served up a heartfelt boost for Pendleside Hospice at Reedley. We’ve presented the hospice on Colne Road with a donation of £1,000 thanks to our hungry customers at the 1955 Kitchen & Bar at the Prairie Sports Village. For every Pendleside Hospice full English breakfast we’ve sold, £1 … Continued
From 1st October 2021 we will be moving to e-ticket entry in our Theatre. Here at Burnley Mechanics Theatre, we have decided to make the change from printed tickets to e-tickets with a QR code. When you book tickets for any of our fun-filled shows, at either the box office or online, you will … Continued
A History of Burnley Mechanics Designed by Architect James Green of Todmorden, Burnley Mechanics opened its doors in 1855 as a shining example of the Mechanics Movement. It aimed to provide better education and skills for the rapidly expanding workforce to meet the needs of a changing society during the industrial revolution. Local people flocked … Continued
We’ve kept local children active in class or at home with school fitness videos and resources CHILDREN have been kept active in schools and at home with some great exercise videos and health resources from our Burnley Leisure fitness team. The support for children, schools and families is part of our wide-ranging work throughout … Continued
Eating well is key to losing weight and feeling your best. Take a look at these 8 fantastic tips to get you on your way! Eat regular meals– Plan your meals and have regular mealtimes. This will help you eat healthier and stop you snacking in between meals. Starting the day with breakfast is particularly important. Eat your 5-a-day– Fruit and vegetables contain vitamins and minerals which your body needs … Continued
BMR is short for Basal Metabolic Rate. Your Basal Metabolic Rate is the number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest, also known as your metabolism. What is Metabolism? Metabolism describes all the chemical processes that go on continuously inside your body to keep you alive and your organs functioning normally, such as … Continued
Are you struggling to lose weight? Setbacks are all part of your weight loss journey, taking a step back to find out the cause could make it easy to fix! KEEP PORTIONS IN CHECK! Under-estimating the amount you consume by just a few hundred calories could be the difference between losing and gaining! How … Continued
It can be easy to rush through life without stopping to pay attention. Paying attention to the present moment, to your senses, thoughts and feelings, and to the world around you – can improve your mental wellbeing. This awareness is also known as “mindfulness”. Mindfulness can help us enjoy life more. What is mindfulness? Professor Mark Williams, former director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, says that mindfulness means … Continued
