Yeovil Indoor Rec Centre

16/05/2025

*Focus Groups Tomorrow, Saturday 2:30-3:30pm
We held our first focus group last night with a small but mighty groups who gave us some great insight into cost, food, relaxation and of course dream playgrounds, which featured monkey bars, swings, climbing walls, a mud kitchen and more!

There is still time to register. Sign up in Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/36jp88fp

Hope to see you there!

13/05/2025

2 days until our first focus group - Thursday at 6:30pm 😄 Looking forward to exploring cost, playground ideas, food and emotions when we meet together. There's still time to sign up if you want to have your say!

Eventbrite for free registration:
https://tinyurl.com/3xzbpenb

09/05/2025

Congratulations to our prize draw winners!
- Hollie Wiggins
- Anne Mears
- Alexandra Thomas
- Vanessa Pitman

We hope you enjoy your prizes from Pot Doodles , Pen Mill Hotel, Bar & Restaurant , Cake Box Bakery Yeovil and Haynes Motor Museum !

08/05/2025

*Help Wanted: Indoor Playground Design* We plan to work with the amazing designers at Greenspan Projects Ltd to create an utterly unique indoor playground for Yeovil but we need your help! https://www.greenspanltd.com/play-area-design/play-indoors/

Join us at our upcoming focus groups where kids and grown-ups can draw or write their playground ideas....

Sign up in Eventbrite:

15th May 6:30-7:30pm
https://tinyurl.com/3xzbpenb

17th May 2:30-3:30pm
https://tinyurl.com/36jp88fp

Greenspan specialises in the design, build, theme, and decoration of bespoke and inspiring indoor play and recreational areas

06/05/2025

*Free Focus Groups This Month* You told us in our survey that cost is the most important element when choosing an indoor recreational activity. We know it's critical we get this right so that our rec centre is inclusive and successful.

We will be diving into more detail during our focus groups this month, so please join us to share your views on what is affordable for you. We have a weekday and weekend slots available and kids are very welcome too!

Sign up in Eventbrite:

15th May 6:30-7:30pm
https://tinyurl.com/3xzbpenb

17th May 2:30-3:30pm
https://tinyurl.com/36jp88fp

24/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who completed our survey, we had over 200 responses which is fab! The most popular activities were climbing/bouldering and and indoor playground so watch this space!

11/04/2025

Just 3 days to go until our survey closes ..we are sooo close to 200 responses, can you help us get there? Have your say as to what a new indoor recreation centre for Yeovil here https://tinyurl.com/2jepzf4p

30/03/2025

Congratulations to all the Yeovil marathon runners, you all did amazing! We would love to know what else you would like to do to keep fit and healthy in town. A climbing centre is currently top of the list so share your views here!

We want more indoor activities in Yeovil, do you? Please help us develop a business proposal that truly meets the needs of our communities by answering these questions. To enter our prize draw, please provide your email address, and be in for a chance to win vouchers and free tickets to: Haynes Moto...

26/03/2025

Climbing is currently up on top in our survey responses - we've now hit over 100 responses so thank you everyone! Here's a little video to explain the 3 types in indoor climbing. Which one would you like to see in Yeovil? Share your thoughts in the comments!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHhB_2NIV7I

Survey is still open until 13th April! https://tinyurl.com/2jepzf4p

There are three main types of indoor climbing – bouldering, top-roping, and lead climbing. In this quick video, Climbing Instructor Amy Hill gives an overvie...

24/03/2025

"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing" George Bernard Shaw

We all know that play is vital for our children's mental, physical and emotional health, but how about for adults? It's just as important! Check out this short summary of the benefits of play for adults including:

- it enhances our creativity and problem-solving skills
- it allows us to relax, allowing our subconscious to wander
- it can boost our happy hormones!

Would you initiate an adult play-date at an indoor recreation centre?

Adults still need to play. It helps us relax, think more creatively, be more productive. But also... it's fun. And we all need more of that!

23/03/2025

Our town is in need of investment. We need more indoor activities throughout the seasons. An arcade, cinema and standard swimming pools are NOT enough.

Join us in our journey to build something special for Yeovil. A space that promotes health and wellbeing for all ages. A place to connect.

Step 1: Check our idea meets the needs of our community. Share your views here!

We want more indoor activities in Yeovil, do you? Please help us develop a business proposal that truly meets the needs of our communities by answering these questions. To enter our prize draw, please provide your email address, and be in for a chance to win vouchers and free tickets to: Haynes Moto...