The public is invited to visit Newbiggin Sports and Community hub between 10am and 6.30pm next Thursday, September 1, to see the new sports facilities, meet staff and find out more about the events and activities which will be on offer.
The center has undergone a £1.9m facelift, funded by the local authority, which has seen it refurbished and remodeled to provide a new community hub and improved sporting offer, along with a function room, community allotment and football pitch.
A new, modern and welcoming reception, a library area and a new community café and hub will provide a welcoming social space for local people to access a range of services, support and events.
On the sporting side, the ground floor gym area has been reconfigured to provide a dedicated cycling/spinning studio while the first floor has been converted into a new gym area with weights and state-of-the-art cardio equipment.
In addition, the three squash courts and viewing gallery have been refurbished, and the six-court sports hall has been upgraded.
There are also new and improved changing facilities that will be available for sport and community use, including changing places which are designed to be fully accessible for those with additional needs.
Councilor Wendy Pattison, cabinet member with responsibility for Northumberland Communities Together, said: “As well as the sporting offer, the center will provide a vibrant community hub for social groups, activities and skills workshops.
“I am sure it will become a much-loved and valued focal point for this community – somewhere where people can meet, socialize and feel more connected.”
Northumberland County Councilor Jeff Watson, cabinet member for healthy lives said: “This major refurbishment has injected new life into the center to provide a modern and much improved social and sporting experience for the local community. I am so pleased that this scheme is now complete and hope local residents will come along to the open day to find out more about the new facilities in their town.”