Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre has been shortlisted for a prestigious UK-wide honour at the UKActive awards.
The centre, run by Everyone Active, is a finalist in the Healthy Communities Award category for its work with the wider community.
This work includes The Men's Club, which supports the mental and physical health of men throughout Stevenage, and the Menopause Support Group, which works to provide a safe environment for women to share experiences and learn holistic coping strategies.
Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre also runs the Community Garden Allotment Project, helping to increase social inclusion and physical activity for those who enjoy gardening.
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Finalists in the awards will now present their successes to an expert panel, providing further details and evidence that complement their written submission.
The national champion will be announced at a gala dinner at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on Thursday, October 3.
Allan Prescott, Everyone Active’s area contract manager across Stevenage, said: “It’s a huge honour to be shortlisted for the ukactive Awards and it truly reflects the hard work and dedication the site team has put in over the past year to support and include every member of our community – no matter their ability, background or age.
“To be selected as a finalist for an award which is so close to our hearts is a huge achievement in itself, and I’d like to thank our incredible colleagues and members for their ongoing support. We look forward to October’s awards ceremony and in the meantime will continue to focus on growing our transformative community projects.”
A Stevenage Borough Council spokesperson said: “Being shortlisted for a national award reflects the hard work and outstanding efforts by Everyone Active in ensuring that our leisure services continue to be an asset to our local communities.
“We know how important our leisure facilities are in supporting the physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing of our residents and it’s fantastic that Everyone Active’s community work has been recognised.”
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