Local company, Janitorial UK, has committed to saving and enhancing a community gym in Colne.
Following the retirement of the gym’s founder, Wachira Fight & Fitness was due to close, meaning people in the local area would lose an important community asset. However, following an intervention from JanitorialUK Managing Director, Tom Davies, the Gym’s future has been secured.
With over 50 members, Wachira Fight & Fitness holds a variety of classes for all ages, including kickboxing, adult boxing, Thai boxing and box-fit.
Janitorial UK specialises in the provision of cleaning supplies, for both domestic and commercial applications, working with schools, restaurant and contract cleaning companies nationally. The firm also supplies equipment and protective work-wear from its base in Colne.
Plans for the gym now include a £15,000 revamp, taking place over a 3 year period, as well as the introduction of Saturday classes for kids and an increased number of women’s focused classes.
Tom Davies, said: “The closing of the Wachira Fight & Fitness gym would have had a serious impact on the lives and health of local people, since the nearest gym with a similar offering, is 20 miles away. When the gym looked to be closing its doors, the only option was to save it.
“I grew up around grassroots sports and know how important it is to both individuals and communities. Facilities like this, not only offer a place to keep fit, but also a place to feel safe, socialise, learn and develop.
“The gym has five coaches and all the necessary equipment for both beginners and experienced professionals to develop their boxing and martial arts skills. We are very proud to say that British Kickboxing champion, Kaya Plant, trains here.”
