FREEDOM Leisure – who manage and operate several leisure centres on behalf of Forest of Dean District Council – has been awarded gold standard at the 2015 UK Pool and Spa awards. 

Among the leisure centres they manage are Cinderford, Coleford, Lydney, Newent and Sedbury.

The ceremony at Birmingham NEC Arena recognises the recent business growth and range of water-based activities provided by the not-for-profit organisation.

“We’re delighted to have been awarded the gold standard,” says Freedom Leisure’s aquatic business manager Alyson Zell. “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our team as without their support it wouldn’t be possible for us to provide such a wide range of water-based activities and opportunities. 2016 will see us continue to build on our success, catering for even more community groups.” 

Councillor Terry Hale, Forest of Dean District Council Cabinet Member for the Community added:  “Congratulations to our partners Freedom Leisure on winning the Gold Standard at the National UK Pool and Spa Awards. The award recognises the growth of Freedom Leisure’s business and their ongoing commitment to providing excellent water based activities for the benefit of local communities, including our own.”