The new Retford Leisure is nice enough, but many of the activities available in the old centre are no longer available.
The old centre was a dirty dark place, but a place with an amazing range of activities available. I grew up with the old centre, and may well have rose-tinted glasses on it, but it does seem a shame that so much has been lost.
The new centre has a 25 metre swimming pool, a learner pool and Gym. And not a lot else. No more 5 a side football, basketball, or any sports hall at all. No Squash, No Gymnastics facilities.
The new centre is a new bright shiny place, but its a bit soulless, and unless you like swimming, theres not much to do! read more