A new sports complex in Bristol has become fully operational after work to transform local community activities began in 2016.
The joint venture between Bristol and District rugby football combination and University of the west of England, Bristol City council and Bristol Rovers FC Community foundation involved the creation of a £5million complex that has now opened to the public.
The first of the project’s two phases has now been completed and Lockleaze Sports Centre now hosts two all-weather pitches for football and rugby and a clubhouse with eight changing rooms, three functions rooms and community areas including a learning space and sports bar.
The centre was looking for furniture to fill the large bar area as well as the function and conference spaces. Furniture was needed that catered for the many applications of the sports centre’s space: teaching, leisure, functions etc.
“I chose Trent Furniture after being recommended to visit the website. I found it very well organised and easy to navigate. But most importantly, it was because of the competitive cost and great customer service,” explains Terry Tovey.
To furnish the large space a combination of chairs, stool and tables were used. Over 200 Harrow steel stacking chairs are spread around the complex and these are complemented by over thirty stool including the tall Washington stool and a mixture of large and small shaker stools. Tabling for the complex is a combination of chrome Ricardo poseur tables and chrome ridge tables.
Because the furniture will be used for a host of functions, manoeuvrability is key. As such, a chair trolley which is able to transport stacking chairs with ease was ordered too. “We found the quality was excellent meaning it met many needs for multiple uses of the sports centre,” adds Terry.
Phase two, a £3million project will soon be underway and will double the size of the centre. This will include the addition of an indoor fitness centre, sports hall and further community facilities. We’re pleased to be a part of this project to pull together all members of the community and we can’t wait to see the complex when it is fully completed.
Featured furniture:
Tall Washington stool in light oak
Small shaker stool light oak
Tall shaker stool light oak
Chrome Ricardo poseur table
Chrome ridge table
Harrow steel stacking chair
Chair trolley