New café opens inside Bournemouth sports centre
The Sir David English centre is the latest to get a Terrace Café
A new Terrace Café has been opened at Bournemouth's Sir David English Sports Centre, following the success of others.
During the week, hot and cold drinks, and snacks can be bought from self-service vending machines.
At weekends and during school holidays, the café can offer paninis, teas, coffees, slushes and pizzas.
The centre on East Way is operated by BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, in partnership with Bournemouth School Charitable Trust.
BH Live has invested £100,000 in the new café.
Any surplus generated through Terraces Cafés is reinvested back into community services, facilities and activities.
Rob Cunningham, Director of Leisure and Business Development, said:
“Sir David English is a popular centre for all with lots of great facilities and activities. Visitors come to the centre every day to attend matches and classes, train at the gym, play on pitches, use the sports hall, and host children’s parties. We felt there was a need to create a space where visitors could sit down and socialise while enjoying something to eat and drink.
“We have worked closely with Bournemouth School Charitable Trust to make sure we got this new space just right and are delighted with this bright and welcoming Terrace Café. Customer feedback has already been very positive, and we thank everyone who has supported this initiative.”
Other Terrace Cafés are situated at BH Live Active Littledown, Pelhams and Corfe Mullen.