Your Space Member Mark from Mansfield Wins a Dream Trip to Budapest!
Your Space Member Mark from Mansfield Wins a Dream Trip to Budapest!
Posted on 24/06/25
Friday brought some incredible news to Mark Dowthwaite, who picked up the phone to discover he’d just become the latest winner in our Summer Giveaway, securing an unforgettable trip to Budapest!
Rachel from the Your Space team delivered the big news:
“I’m really, really pleased to say that you’ve won our trip this week to Budapest!”
Mark’s reaction was pure disbelief and joy:
“I never win absolutely anything, thank you so much! Oh my God, this is a really good time.”
Currently in prep for his first bodybuilding competition, Mark shared,
“I’m training really, really hard at the moment every single day, my body is definitely fatigued without a doubt.”
A dedicated Your Space Mansfield member for almost two years, Mark makes the most of everything on offer:
“I just do a range of everything really – the café, swimming, sauna, classes, the gym… it’s all great!”
When asked what makes Your Space special, Mark was full of praise for the team:
“Honestly, what an excellent team that’s in place. I can’t speak highly enough about any of them, all just a great group of people, always happy to help and give advice.”
Mark’s first call after hearing the news? His partner who we’re sure will be just as excited!
Congratulations Mark! Enjoy every moment in Budapest, and good luck with your competition prep!
Stay tuned for our next feel-good winner story, and remember, every scan could be your ticket to the next dream getaway with Your Space.
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Your Space Member Kelly Wins Family Holiday to Turkey!
Your Space Member Kelly Wins Family Holiday to Turkey!
Posted on 19/06/25
Friday just got a whole lot brighter for Kelly Egan from Your Space Worksop, our latest Summer Giveaway winner who picked up the phone to some life-changing news on her way to an award ceremony.
As Rachel from the Your Space team shared the announcement, the excitement was unmistakable:
“I’m ringing to tell you that you are a successful winner of the holiday this week, you’ll be enjoying a holiday to Turkey!”
Surprised and emotional, Kelly replied:
“Oh my God, I’ve not been on holiday abroad for about six years, and the kids have been asking me for about ten years!”
When asked about her favourite ways to stay active, Kelly shared:
“I like to do the classes BodyPump, Kettlebell, Spin, going in the gym, Aqua, a few things really.”
Kelly thanked the team and gave her tip for fellow members:
“Thank you very, very much. Just scan as many times as you can and take part!”
Stay tuned for more feel-good stories and your next chance to win with Your Space.
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Your Space Member Nic Celebrates Dream Holiday Win!
Your Space Member Nic Celebrates Dream Holiday Win!
Posted on 11/06/25
Excitement, disbelief, and pure joy captured the moment Your Space member Nic Wilkinson found out she had won an incredible holiday to Ibiza through our Summer Fitness Giveaway!
“I still can’t believe it! Thank you so much, Your Space,”
– Nic Wilkinson
On a heartwarming call with the Your Space team, Nic’s emotions overflowed: “No way! Oh my god… I’m crying!” Her genuine disbelief quickly turned into delight as the reality of her prize set in.
When asked who she would first tell about her incredible win, Nic didn’t hesitate, tearfully answering:“My husband!”
Being a dedicated Your Space member for over two decades, Nic’s win was particularly meaningful. “I’ve been a member for 22 years!” she proudly exclaimed.
Nic also offered encouragement to other members still hoping to win in the ongoing summer draws, sharing the warmth and positivity she’s experienced as part of the Your Space community:
Just keep going and keep enjoying it, this really can happen to anyone!
Remember, there are still more dream holidays to be won! Keep visiting Your Space clubs and enjoy your favourite activities – every visit counts!
Congratulations once again, Nic and we can’t wait to hear all about your amazing Ibiza adventure!
Stay tuned for more inspiring winner stories soon.
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New Gym Facilities Proving Popular at Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre
New Gym Facilities Proving Popular at Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre
Posted on 3/06/25
Members at Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre are enjoying a brand new state-of-the-art gym experience, thanks to fresh investment in the facility.
The gym has been fully refurbished and now features the latest equipment from Technogym, including new studio cycling bikes, treadmills, and free weights, plus the addition of a BOX 12 pod, offering interactive boxing workouts for all abilities.
The centre has also received a full rebrand, complete with new artwork, signage, and digital screens to bring it perfectly in line with the rest of BPL’s Your Space gyms.
“At BPL, we are all about bringing spaces to life and this is a great example of that. Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre is very much a community orientated facility. We pride ourselves on the customer service we provide and the compliments about our staff have always been excellent.
Now we can add to that with the new gym offering; investing back into the facility, further improving the member experience. The feedback we’ve had from customers since the redevelopment has been outstanding, we’re absolutely delighted with it.”
Martin Prest, Facility Manager
If you haven’t visited yet, come and see the new look for yourself! The team is ready to welcome you and help you get the most out of every session.
The sun is shining and we’re looking forward to lots of spring and Easter themed events across our clubs to keep the whole family entertained over the holidays.
We’ve also been rounding up a busy couple of months where, among other things, we’ve been raising money for Red Nose Day, celebrating the successes of our staff and customers and launching our exciting new Let’s Get Going campaign to further support the health and wellbeing of our local communities.
Read on to find out more about how we’re helping people feel good!
Good for Employees
A huge congratulations to BPL’s Caron for receiving the ‘You’re So Good’ award!
Caron’s outstanding leadership in running the Fitness for All day every Tuesday has made a real impact, as she consistently goes above and beyond to create a fun, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Her dedication and enthusiasm truly makes a difference – well done Caron!
A warm BPL welcome to all the new starters who have joined us over the past couple of months!
Those who have recently had their inductions include Manzo, Dean, Lilli, Charlie, Filip, Dominic, Taya, Michael and Jake.
Good for Customers
We’re proud to support Your Space Pontefract member Roger Castillo on his archery journey through our FANs scheme for talented athletes.
Roger was a first reserve at Paris 2024 and is pushing to be part of the LA2028 Olympic team.
We’re thrilled to play a small part in his journey and wish him every success in pursuit of Olympic glory.
Our new artwork celebrates Cudworth’s own Dorothy Hyman – a true sporting icon whose dedication and achievements continue to inspire generations.
Great delivery
Let’s Get Going – our new community-focused initiative to enhance the wellbeing of Barnsley and Bassetlaw residents – has launched online!
Let’s Get Going is for anyone who wants to lead a more active and fulfilling life, helping residents of all ages and abilities to find enjoyable ways to increase their activity levels and enhance their quality of life.
The new website www.letsgetgoing.com includes details of the many sports and activities taking place across our clubs, as well as information on where to get help and advice on a range of issues.
You can also keep up to date with Let’s Get Going on Facebook and Instagram.
BPL’s Anne, Connor and Mark worked with Barnsley Hospital’s wellbeing team to deliver a successful wellness event for hospital staff.
BPL and partners took over the physiotherapy department to deliver a fun-filled day of activity and healthy lifestyle advice; giving employees a taste of what we offer at BPL.
As many of them work shifts, we took our services to them so they could have a go and hopefully find something they enjoy.
We engaged with over 250 hospital staff, with plans to now make this an annual event.
Back in February, we had the pleasure of running the Aqua Festival, as part of the School Games in Barnsley.
Children from various local schools came together for a day full of energy, competition and fun!
A big thank you to all the incredible teachers, staff and volunteers who make this event such a success – let’s keep fostering teamwork, sportsmanship and fun in our communities!
They supported Autumn who experienced a minor medical emergency whilst at the site.
Well done to the team for your actions!
It was great to see collaboration across two of our sites when the catering team at Your Space Mansfield joined one of our chefs, Anthony, at the Metrodome recently.
During the visit, they enjoyed trying out some new menu ideas and experimenting with different prep and cooking techniques.
We always enjoy doing our bit for Red Nose Day and this year was no exception!
A big thank you to everyone who joined in with our fundraising at Your Space Metrodome.
£80 was raised for the cause thanks to your generosity.
In celebration of English Tourism Week, we’re proud of the part we play in making health, fitness and leisure more accessible for our local communities – and visitors from further afield.
We took the opportunity to shout about our award-winning leisure centres and our golf courses, which are here to support your health and wellbeing while you enjoy everything our region has to offer, whether you live locally or are just passing through.
Your Space Bircotes is proud to have become a sponsor of Harworth Colliery Juniors, providing them with training bibs.
Good luck to the team for all your upcoming matches!
Improvements will include replacing outdated gas heating with heat pumps, alongside solar panels, LED lighting and other energy saving upgrades.
These improvements will cut 448 tonnes of CO2 per year, reducing emissions by 60 per cent per site and over 20 per cent of the council’s total carbon footprint.
A huge step towards Net Zero 2040!
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Welcome to the latest issue of your BPL newsletter and the first one of 2025.
We’ve had a busy start to the year across our sites, following a fantastic festive period, where we enjoyed celebrating with many of our customers who came along to our events.
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Read on to find out how we celebrated, as well as all the other feel good news from our staff and customers.
Good for Employees
We enjoyed a great evening celebrating 25 years of BPL and the amazing people who make up the organisation.
Congratulations to all the Feel Good Awards’ winners , including Your Space Hoyland (Site of the Year), Rachel Rinkcavage (Leader of the Year) and Zin Zan Barden and George Hobson (Joint Employees of the Year).
Ready to make a splash?
We’re looking for a passionate Swim Teacher to join our team at Your Space Dearneside.
If you have the skills to help our community stay active, happy and confident in the water, or know someone who might fit the bill, more details and how to apply can be found here.
We’ve had lots of new starters join our team over the last couple of months.
A big welcome to Cody, Izzy, Ami, Louis, Daisy, Kerry, Eve, Maddison, Freya, Jack, Ashton, Karys,
Our Wellbeing Champions recently held a Christmas get together, including a quiz chaired by Anne Nixon.
They also enjoyed the chance to discuss exciting plans and ideas for the coming months.
Good for Customers
We enjoyed lots of Christmas parties and events across our sites throughout December, where it was great to see so many people getting involved and having fun.
Celebrations included Christmas fancy dress classes at Your Space Retford, the Kilton Memory Group Christmas party and a secret santa day at Kilton Forest.
The new state-of-the-art gym features top of the range equipment from Technogym, including new studio cycling bikes, along with the introduction of a BOX 12 POD; creating a facility which the whole community can be proud of.
We’re already looking forward to February half-term and will be hosting some extra fun swim sessions at Your Space Royston.
These will be held on Monday 17th, Wednesday 19th and Friday 21st February from 1pm to 2pm.
Great Delivery
We were thrilled to win the Best Membership Campaign Award at the 2024 National Fitness Awards at the end of November.
After winning this award in 2022, it was amazing to regain the title at the awards’ ceremony in Leicester, where some of our team had a great night celebrating with attendees from across the fitness industry.
A massive well done to the incredible team at Your Space Worksop whose quick thinking actions proved vital when member Bill suffered a heart attack during his regular lane swim session.
A few weeks later, Bill has been back in to see the team and thank them for their actions on the night and for the calls, visits and well wishes he’s received since from staff and friends from the centre.
Bill is a wonderful man who lights up every Thursday night with his kind words and care for everyone he meets.
We’re sending him our very best wishes and hope he’s back swimming with us again soon.
We must give a shoutout to our dedicated staff members who went above and beyond to keep us open during the recent snowy weather conditions.
Your hard work ensured everyone who wanted to visit us could do so safely.
Over 20 young carers from the Bassetlaw area attended a special Christmas party, arranged by BPL’s Angie Dainty.
A great day was had by all, including food, bingo, games and a special visit from Santa.
We were recently invited to the Barnsley Schools PE Conference where we spoke to schools about the importance of learning to swim and our school swimming programme.
The event also marked the launch of two exciting initiatives – Born to Move and Funetics – offering opportunities for local kids to be active and have fun.
Your Space Metrodome delivered a special delivery of selection boxes to be handed out to children visiting Barnsley Hospice with families over Christmas.
£215 was also donated to the hospice from a coffee morning and ‘guess the elf name’ competition.
Thank you to everyone who took part.
Your Space Hoyland raised an amazing £2,531 for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice by taking on Thor’s Valhalla Rowing Challenge.
A big well done to everyone for their viking efforts and fantastic fundraising!
We were once again proud to support our local communities over Christmas by sponsoring a snowflake for Sheffield Children’s Hospital’s Snowflake Appeal and a star for Barnsley Hospital Charity Shine Bright for Barnsley initiative.
We’re proud to have piloted the first Born to Move class in Barnsley located within a primary school.
Thank you to Les Mills for helping with the resources and guiding us along the way.
We had a great day with the Be Well @ Work team, Community Shop on the Go and How’s Thi Ticker at Freshpak, bringing health and wellbeing to their staff canteen.
Together, we gave out fresh fruit and veg, shared nutrition and wellbeing advice and delivered health checks to the Freshpak team.
Thank you to their staff for such a warm welcome and for engaging with everything we had to offer – it was a fantastic day of feel good fun!
Diabetes UK is collaborating with South Yorkshire ICB to host events in Barnsley for people living with diabetes.
As part of this, our Community Health Team partnered with How’s Thi Ticker to share information on how we can support healthy lifestyles at Your Space.
Members and staff at Your Space Metrodome had a great time raising money for Children in Need.
They embraced the day by attending in their pyjamas, kept the spin bike going for an impressive 12 hours straight and members baked delicious cakes and goodies.
Thank you to everyone who joined in, donated and helped make the day such a success.
Due to your generosity, £299 was raised for the charity.
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Welcome to the latest edition of the BPL newsletter!
Over the last few weeks, we’ve had lots going on across our sites, including birthday celebrations at Hoyland Leisure Centre, charity fundraising events and National Fitness Day!
We’ve also been out and about in our local communities, celebrated our successes with some national award nominations, hosted a Halloween pool party and half term holiday camp and launched our Christmas events programme.
Read on to find out more!
Good for Employees
Join the people behind the smile at Your Space!
We have a number of opportunities to join our fun, friendly and innovative team.
Interested? Take a look at our careers page to learn more and apply.
Some of our staff members had a brilliant time taking part in the Great BPL Bake Off!
Everyone put so much effort in and produced some incredible bakes.
Well done to all those who took part!
As part of Hoyland Leisure Centre’s 50th birthday celebrations, our amazing team – Paul, Jon, Melv, Jo, Luke, Lauren, Becky and Sabrina – took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.
This included a 24.8 mile round trip, with a 1585m ascent, covering the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
Huge congratulations to the team who completed the challenge in less than 12 hours!
Good for Customers
Our Kurling group at Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre had a great time celebrating the 95th birthday of one of its members, George Morgan.
George was surprised with cards, presents, a cake and balloon, with everyone also enjoying a celebration buffet after their Kurling session.
BPL’s Community Sports Development Officer Connor Pickles said: “We were so pleased to be able to help George celebrate his birthday here at Dorothy Hyman. It’s been fantastic.”
The Metrodome transformed into a haunted haven for our Halloween party, which even featured an appearance from Beetlejuice!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a frightfully fun time!
Our exercise specialist Millie Powles was on hand to support members at Your Space Pontefract with their health and wellbeing.
Millie delivered health checks including BMI, metabolic age and blood pressure assessments as part of our commitment to helping our customers feel good.
Across the organisation, we recognise the importance of supporting not only physical health but also mental health and overall wellness.
As part of our commitment, some of our amazing staff and members at Your Space Bircotes shared uplifting and encouraging messages on social media on World Mental Health Day.
The festive season will soon be upon us and there’s no better way to celebrate than by joining us at Barnsley Metrodome!
This year, we have a range of events from Christmas party nights to festive afternoon teas, kids’ festive breakfasts and our unforgettable New Year’s Eve party night!
We were proud to attend the ukactive Awards in Birmingham recently, where we were shortlisted for two awards; Best Membership Campaign and the Outstanding Individual Leadership Award for our Chief Executive Michael Hirst.
We had a great night celebrating the best of the fitness and leisure sector!
We’re looking forward to the National Fitness Awards on November 29th, where our marketing team is shortlisted for the Best Membership Campaign Award.
The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony at the Athena in Leicester, hosted by one of Britain’s most famous athletes, Derek Redmond.
Congratulations to all the team for maintaining top notch standards!
BPL has received the NCA Young Carer Friendly Award for 2024/25.
Angie Dainty accepted the award on behalf of BPL from the Nottinghamshire Carers Association.
This award recognises our commitment in identifying and supporting young carers within our service.
Good for All
Hoyland Leisure Centre celebrated its 50th birthday with a fun filled day of activities, which also raised money for Weston Park Cancer Charity.
Activities included a themed aerobics class, fun swims and a cake sale.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped us raise a fantastic £1,346.63 for the charity.
Thanks to all our customers, staff and the local community who baked, brought cakes in or donated money to our Macmillan Coffee Morning at Your Space Metrodome. Together, we raised £160.15.
BPL’s Connor Pickles and Anne Nixon were proud to recently attend the Mayor’s Charity Ball, where they enjoyed a wonderful evening with community partners, while also raising money for charity.
Once again this year, we supported National Fitness Day by opening our facilities free of charge to showcase our clubs and the benefits of health and fitness to the local community.
A big thank you to everyone who got involved!
A group of our Metrodome colleagues were presented with a cheque by Barnsley FC players Stephen Humphrys and Jackson Smith at Oakwell for their incredible fundraising efforts in aid of Barnsley Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
Rob, Isabelle, Maddie, Nicole and Emily raised £2,181 by swimming 1.5km in Derwent Water earlier this year.
It was an amazing day, which raised £430 for Weston Park Cancer Charity.
Well done to our staff member Owen who completed the Great North Run in 1 hour, 48 minutes!
Owen was raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) – a huge thank you to everyone who sponsored him!
We had an amazing few days at our October half term holiday sports club!
Everyone who attended enjoyed taking part in a range of fun games and sporting activities at Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre.
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Winter is here, and there’s no better time to start focusing on YOU. Whether you’re looking to set new fitness goals, maintain your health, or enjoy family time in a fun, feel-good environment, we’re here to help. And with our latest offer, getting started has never been easier—or more affordable.
Your Goals, Your Space, Your Time
At Your Space, we understand that everyone’s fitness journey is different. That’s why we’ve created spaces and programs tailored to fit your schedule, your budget, and your goals.
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Thinking about joining our gym but not quite sure? This January, drop by one of our sites during our dedicated welcome hours:
Monday: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Wednesday: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Enjoy a complimentary coffee as we take you on a tour of the facilities, answer any questions, and showcase everything we have to offer. We’re here to help you take the first step toward your fitness journey!
Can’t make these times? Don’t worry—you’re welcome to drop in anytime!
FAQs
How long is this offer available? This is a limited-time offer, so act fast to secure your spot!
What’s included in my membership? You’ll have full access to our facilities, including gym equipment, group classes, swimming pools*, relaxation area, social spaces and family-friendly activities.
Can I sign up as a family? Absolutely! We offer family memberships to make fitness fun and affordable for everyone.
Don’t let this winter pass you by. Take advantage of this special offer and join a community that’s dedicated to helping you feel good, inside and out.
Terms & Conditions:
1. Offer Period:
The Winter Offer is valid for new members who join between Sunday, 15th December 2024 and Friday, 31st January 2025.
2. Eligibility:
This offer is available exclusively for selected membership types.
3. Discount Details:
Members who join using the promo code WINTER50 will:
• Pay a pro-rata fee as part of their first payment via Direct Debit (DD).
• Pay 50% of their first Direct Debit payment for membership.
• Pay No Joining Fee during the promotional period.
Exceptions:
At Your Space Dearneside, Your Space Royston, and Your Space Pontefract, the payment terms differ. At these clubs:
• The pro-rata fee will be paid at the time of sign-up via the Your Space Portal.
• The first Direct Debit payment will include only a 50% discount on the membership fee.
4. Exclusions:
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions, discounts, or referral schemes.
5. Promo Code Use:
The promo code WINTER50 must be applied at the time of sign-up to activate the discount. It cannot be applied retrospectively.
6. Membership Terms:
Standard membership terms and conditions apply. By signing up, members agree to abide by the terms outlined in their membership agreement.
7. Amendments:
BPL reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice.
8. Non-Transferable:
This offer is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other benefits.
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Grab your day pass and enjoy everything we have to offer. Simply fill out your details and hit submit! You will then be sent your day pass via email.
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Day Pass Terms and Conditions* New members only Eligible for over 16’s only (ID upon redeeming the day pass required) Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer The day pass can only be redeemed once All activities are subject to availability The offer cannot be exchanged for any monetary value A health commitment statement must be completed before your first activity All offers can be withdrawn at any time
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Save £25 – No Joining Fee | Cyber Monday Only
Missed our Black Friday offer? No worries! We’re back for Cyber Monday with another exclusive deal to help you get started on your feel good fitness journey at Your Space.
Sign up on Monday, 2nd December with the promo code CYBERMONDAY24 and save £25 with no joining fee!
Offer Details:
• Date: Monday, 2nd December (Cyber Monday only)
• Savings: £25 off with no joining fee
• How to Redeem: Sign up online or in-club and enter the code CYBERMONDAY24 at checkout.
Why Join Your Space?
We’re more than just a gym – we’re your friendly local club that truly has something for everyone. With fantastic facilities, trainers, and a range of fun classes, Your Space is the perfect place to feel good, stay active, and achieve your goals. And with a welcoming, safe environment, you’ll feel right at home from day one.
So, don’t miss out on this one-day offer! Start your feel good fitness journey with us this Cyber Monday and experience all that Your Space has to offer. Let’s make feeling good a priority together!
