Bettws Big Weekend Draws the Crowds

Over 1300 visitors braved the weather and attended the Active  Living Centre for the Bettws Big Weekend.

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of November saw the leisure centre throw open its doors and let members of the public loose on the state of the art leisure facilities.

Newport Sport & Leisure, in partnership with the 5 for Life team held two events which attracted over 1300 local residents. On the Saturday Newport Sport & Leisure held the first of the two day celebrations with its open day. Offering Interactive dance classes, main hall & play activities, swim demonstrations, site tours, climbing wall and membership competitions There was plenty for families and local residents to get involved with. Newport fm, the official radio station of Newport, were also involved in the celebration by broadcasting their ‘Saturday shakedown’ from the leisure centre.

Sunday saw the 5 for Life team hold their healthy living festival, with many different interactive family activities, advice on healthy  eating and living, as well as involvement from local companies a fun time was had by all.

The new Active Living Centre facilities include high class new facilities a 25m swimming pool, and a changing village incorporating family and disabled changing rooms.

There is also a brand new solutions fitness suite with the latest ‘TechnoGym’ cardio-vascular and resistance equipment, a dance studio with a sprung floor to house aerobics and dance activities, a sports hall for activities such as badminton, indoor football, basketball and netball. Indoor cricket nets will also be available, as well as a community room to host meetings and children’s parties.  

The Active Living Centre also has a floodlit Astro Turf pitch (for football and hockey) and a multi-use games area.

For more information on the new ‘Active Living Centre’ please contact 01633 656 757 or visit www.newport.gov.uk/leisure.

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 7am – 8am and 4.30pm – 10pm

Saturday and Sunday: 8am – 8pm

Gym Opening:

Monday – Friday: 7am – 8am and 4.30pm-9.30pm *

Saturday and Sunday: 8am-7.30pm