I used to be a member of the gym here and regularly play snooker and enjoy a pint or two here…read more Sadly Tara's lifespan is nearing it's end as it is going to make way for more houses. Whilst it still exists though i believe Tara is a great place for all ages to work out, play snooker, football, badminton and many other sports. They have solariums and saunas and offer a physiotherapy session. The boxercise was another favourite and was always busy. You may even come across the next big boxing star as they regularly hold decent boxing cards promoted by local gym owner and promoter Jack Doughty. They have a seperate function room and bar for hire also. I love this place and feel Shaw will be far worse off without it, it's the only place around to take part in the recreations mentioned above. It has existed in one form or another for as long as i can remember and it used to be owned by former Oldham Athletic manager Joe Royle. Previous owners have also owned successful racehorses.

Great gym, lots of classes and a good swimming pool The staff are very helpful,great place to meet…read morenew friends. All the equipment is brand new and up to date.

Pool is ok but this place is in serious need of an update and the gym is just a joke…read more I really cant be really that positive about this place. Sorry :-(

Once a state of the "Art Leisure Facility" is now gearing up to close its doors…read more A new site has now been found and the new Centre should be up and running in 2014. Until then we will have to stay with the centre as it looks as i cant see them spending any money on rejuvenating the centre. Inside is a Olympic size swimming pool & separate diving pool (which i don't think the new centre will accommodate) & a learner Pool. The Pool also features a viewing balcony with around 100 seats (approx). The centre also houses a Sauna & Gym and a Sports Hall for various Events & Activities. All in all the centre hasn't changed much from when i used to learn to swim there with school in my trunks. The only thing different now is i wear shorts and my gut is bigger.