BCP Leisure, Ashdown LC

🌟 MEET THE TEAM 🌟

Say hello to Matt 👋

💼 Role: General Manager

⭐ Responsible For: Leading the club, supporting our fantastic team, and ensuring every member has the best possible experience every time they visit.

❤️ Favourite Thing About Working Here:
"I love that we're often the first step in someone's sport and fitness journey. Whether it's grassroots sports, someone joining a gym for the first time, or members building healthier habits, it's rewarding to be part of that journey."

🏋️ Favourite Way to Stay Active:
"Like many people, I've spent time trying to find what works best for me. I enjoy mixing things up depending on my mood – whether that's swimming, walking, running, working out in the gym, or occasionally taking part in a Boxercise class."

💡 Top Tip for Members:
"It's all about trying your best. Everyone starts somewhere!"

💙 What Makes Our Club Special:
"It's the way our members describe us. Many say it feels like home or that we're one big family. Gyms and leisure centres can sometimes feel intimidating, so if we've created an environment where everyone feels welcome and supported, then we're truly achieving our mission."

💬 A Message from Matt:
"I've been the General Manager since October 2025, and I'd like to thank everyone for the incredible support I've received. I'm excited to see BCP Ashdown continue to grow and welcome more people from Canford Heath and the surrounding communities through our doors. Thank you for being part of our journey!"

👇 Help us show Matt some love in the comments below!

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💪 ACTIVE TEEN MEMBERSHIP – MORE THAN JUST A GYM! 🏊‍♂️⚽

Looking for something to keep your teen active, healthy and having fun?

Our Active Teen Membership is designed for 11–15 year olds and gives access to a fantastic range of activities across BCP Leisure centres.

✅ Supervised Gym Sessions
✅ Swimming
✅ Pitch Activities
✅ Teen Fit Sessions
✅ FREE Gym Induction
✅ Les Mills+ On Demand Included

Whether they're building confidence in the gym, improving their fitness in the pool, or enjoying sport with friends, there's something to suit every interest.

For less than £1 a day, it's a great way to encourage healthy habits and reduce screen time while having fun in a safe, supported environment.

💬 Parents, what's your teenager's favourite way to stay active?

📍 Available at participating BCP Leisure centres, including Ashdown Leisure Centre.

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Have Your Say About Ashdown 💭

Complete the Moving Communities Customer Experience Survey in just 5 minutes to help us better understand your experience.

👉 https://activeinsight.org/moving-community/ashdown-leisure-centre-1141

FITNESS IS MORE THAN A GYM 💙

At Ashdown Leisure Centre, fitness means so much more than lifting weights or running on a treadmill.

It's finding an activity you love, meeting new people, building confidence, improving your wellbeing, and being part of a welcoming community.

Whether you're into:
🏋️ Gym workouts
🎾 Tennis
🏸 Badminton
🥒 Pickleball
🏃 Athletics
💪 Fitness Classes
🩺 NHS-led Health & Wellbeing Sessions
🤝 GP Referral Programmes

There's something for everyone at Ashdown and across BCP Leisure.

With memberships from just £24.35 per month, plus pay-as-you-go options available, it's never been easier to get active your way.

💬 What does "fitness" mean to you?

Tell us in the comments how you like to stay active and tag a friend who should come along with you!

📍 Ashdown Leisure Centre, Canford Heath

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🌞SUMMER FUN VIBES.

📌SAVE THE DATE... BCPL-KPAZ 29th AUGUST for our BIG SUMMER BOUNCE!
3 inflatables & soft play sessions, from 11am - 4:30pm.

➕we have our on site cafe with NEW MENU coming!
🆓 PARKING for KPAZ customers!

🌀WHY WAIT for a visit????
Kings Park has family fun all summer with our cafe, soft play and sports hall! Open 7 days a week.

Book you session today! https://www.bcpleisure.co.uk/our-centres/kings-park-leisure-and-learning-centre

At BCP Leisure we understand swimming is a skill for life, and can help everyone stay safer near and in the water.

We are hoping to encourage more children to get swimming in a safe environment and join our swim academy.

🏊‍♂️Sign up today and start that swim journey!
https://2riversmeet.courseprogress.co.uk/onlinejoining/home

⚽🦁 Not fussed about cheering on the Three Lions tonight? We've got you covered! 🦁⚽

While the nation is glued to the football, why not make the most of some extra space at the centre? 🙌

✅ Spaces available in our sports halls ✅ Availability on our pitches ✅ Plenty of room on the athletics track

Or, if you want the best of both worlds, hop on your favourite piece of cardio equipment and catch all the action on our CV screens while you work out! 💪📺⚽

And don't forget...

🏋️ All of our group exercise classes are running as usual, so there's no need to miss your favourite session!

Whether you're backing the Three Lions or backing your fitness goals, we've got something for everyone tonight! 😎

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🏊‍♂️WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY 25th JULY 2026

At BCP Leisure we want to encourage everyone to be more water safe and confident, and would love everyone to join us across our sites at one of our SWIM SURE swim sessions for £2 pp
(Members and Under 5s book for free!).

🔹As part of these sessions, our trained staff will also talk bout water safety and what to do if you get into trouble.

🔹There will be information and resource all around our centres to help everyone find out more about water safety this summer!

🏊‍♂️WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY 25th JULY 2026

Join BCP Leisure on Sat 25th July to get Swim Sure this Summer.

🔹We will be putting on special £2 swim sessions to encourage people to swim in a safe environment, and get more water confident.

🔹We will also have a water safety presentation by our trained staff as well as other useful water safety information by the RNLI.

Check out our website / app for our timetable.
https://www.bcpleisure.co.uk/

What's your favourite activity at Ashdown? 🤔💙

There's so much happening at Ashdown, and we're curious to know what brings you through our doors!

✅ Gym
✅ Fitness Classes
✅ Hockey
✅ Tennis
✅ Badminton
✅ Pickleball
✅ Athletics
✅ Basketball
✅ Football
✅ Gymnastics
✅ Stage School
✅ Netball
✅ Martial Arts
✅ NHS-led Health & Wellbeing Sessions
✅ GP Referral Programme

Whether you're improving your fitness, learning a new skill, competing with friends, or taking the first steps on your health journey, there's something for everyone at Ashdown.

👍 Give this post a like if you've ever visited Ashdown Leisure Centre.

💬 Tell us in the comments: What's your favourite activity at Ashdown, and why?

Let's see which activity gets the most votes! 🏆👇

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