Leisure members across the company will be the first to use the new state of the art fitness app launching by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd.

Customers will be able to scan a QR code at site and gain fast track entry into the fitness suite or exercise classes.

The new app, which will work as a digital membership card, will run alongside a new front of house management system that is going live at the end of March.

The new technology will modernise the customer journey, build a more integrated experience for members and also make the online joining process paper-free.

Jamie Groves, Managing Director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing this technology to our leisure and fitness sites. For the first time customers can book memberships online and amend their details instantly on the app.

“Denbighshire Leisure Ltd are proud to be at the forefront of innovative technology in the region, giving our customers an un-paralleled digital experience.”

Customers and members of Denbighshire Leisure will be contacted in due course about the roll out of the new systems.

For more information, please visit: https://www.denbighshireleisure.co.uk/digitalinnovation

Singer-songwriter supreme Rufus Wainwright has announced a show at Rhyl Pavilion Theatre this summer which is only one of four UK Dates.

The singer-songwriter who reached 12 million views on Youtube with Choir! Choir! Choir! Covering Leonard Cohen’s famous Hallelujah, will be coming to Rhyl Pavilion Theatre on 26^th June, 2022 as 1 of only 4 UK dates to celebrate his ninth studio LP and first new pop album since 2021.

Wainwright’s new album, Unfollow the Rules finds the artist at the peak of his powers, entering artistic maturity with passion, honesty, and a new-found fearlessness while remaining as creative, bold, and mischievous as ever. Produced by Mitchell Froom (Crowded House, Paul McCartney, Richard Thompson, Suzanne Vega, Randy Newman) at a variety of legendary Los Angeles studios – including Sound City Studios, United Recording, and EastWest Studios –the album serves as both bookend to Act I of an extraordinary career which, like Unfollow the Rules, began in the studios of Los Angeles, but also now as the first lines of a remarkable new chapter.

“What I would like this album to symbolize is a coming together of all the aspects of my life which have made me a seasoned artist,” says Wainwright. “My aim is to emulate the greats of yore whose second acts produced their finest work – Leonard Cohen when he made The Future, when Sinatra became Sinatra in his 40s, when Paul Simon put out Graceland. Pop music isn’t always about your waistline. Many songwriters improve with age. I’m flying the flag for staying alive!”

Tickets go on sale from 10am on Wednesday March 9^th from Rhyl Pavilion here: https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=PAVV_MPV&orgid=55080&eventid=72498#/event/E72498   & Gigantic.com.

Jamie Groves, Managing Director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd said: “We’re delighted to welcome Orchard Live back again this year with a variety high profile performers. This will be our second production with Orchard Live this year, following Imelda May’s appearance coming up in April, and before the festival of concerts in July with legendary band James, Jack Savoretti, Beverley Knight and Tom Grennan. There’s something for everyone.”

Pablo Janczur from Orchard Live said “We’re really excited to return to Rhyl this year with a whole host of concerts. We have a fantastic line up of talent this year with Denbighshire Leisure Ltd and after the fantastic reception we received from Tom Jones last year, we are excited to bring back high profile performers to the town”.

To book your tickets from 10am Wednesday 09^th March onwards, call Rhyl Pavilion Theatre Box Office on 01745 330000 or visit https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=PAVV_MPV&orgid=55080&eventid=72498#/event/E72498

For many years the Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl has been very fortunate to have enjoyed the support and commitment of The Friends of the Pavilion Theatre, a voluntary society, comprised of people from many walks of life, brought together through a passion for theatre and the arts. 

Through their fundraising, which has included numerous social events such as coffee mornings and quizzes, the Friends have been able to support the Pavilion Theatre in many aspects of their operations – promotion, stage management, technical and catering, to name but a few. 

Over the years, the Friends have sponsored various practical purchases, such as noticeboards and wheelchairs, and also funded larger items such as intelligent lighting, and stage curtains.  The theatre has also benefitted from their contribution to redecoration projects in the auditorium and dressing rooms.  Their invaluable support has not been entirely financial, however, and on many occasions, members of the group have volunteered to provide practical assistance in areas such as selling programmes or stuffing envelopes with flyers etc.  Since their inception, the Friends have done everything they can to promote the Pavilion Theatre.

Recently, the Friends group announced their decision that the Society would come to an end in December 2021.  Whilst this is very sad news in many respects, the Pavilion Theatre team can only express their gratitude for the many years of fantastic loyalty shown by the Friends.  The team is also delighted that many of the volunteers who have been part of the Friends group have decided to remain in their roles with the Theatre, and will continue to provide that all-important support.

Jamie Groves, Managing Director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd said “Denbighshire Leisure Limited and particularly our team at the Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl would like to thank all Friends members, both past and present, for the fantastic commitment and hard work they shown over the years.  There is no doubt that the Friends have played a big part in building the Pavilion’s excellent reputation within the Arts world, and their presence behind the scenes will be very much missed”.

Dave Simmons, former Friends Chairperson said “Having made the difficult decision to disband The Friends of Pavilion Theatre group, it is with pride that we are able to look back on our achievements on behalf of the theatre.  As a hugely important asset to Rhyl and the wider Arts community, we are delighted that our work with the Pavilion Theatre has helped bring enjoyment to so many people, and also to help maintain the high standards for which it has become known.”

The Pavilion Theatre has a very active volunteer community and Denbighshire Leisure Limited fully intends this to continue.  We have a number of volunteer roles available, and anyone interested in becoming involved can do so by through our volunteer page on the website denbighshireleisure.co.uk/volunteering

Denbighshire Leisure is lighting up its buildings in Ukraine’s flag colours of yellow and blue to show solidarity.

Famous landmarks in countries across the world are being lit up to show support to Ukraine following the Russian invasion.

Rhyl Pavilion theatre, 1891 restaurant and bar, the Ruthin Craft Centre, The Sky Tower in Rhyl, as well as bus stops and shelters across the coast, will be lit in yellow and blue this week.

Jamie Groves, Managing Director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “The thoughts of the whole company are with those affected by the situation in Ukraine. We wanted to show our support to the people of Ukraine at this unprecedented time and join together with landmarks across the world to let the people of Ukraine know that they are not alone and we are standing with them.”

Denbighshire County Council is working with partner organisations around supporting those impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. The Council has been meeting with the Welsh Local Government Association as part of a collective response in Wales to ensure a joined-up approach to the crisis.

Councillor Bobby Feeley, Denbighshire County Council’s Lead Member for Well-being and Independence, and Chair of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “Along with Denbighshire Leisure, the Council is sending a message of support to those in Ukraine by lighting up these buildings. The humanitarian crisis is growing with many people being impacted by the ongoing conflict, forced to leave their homes and fearing for the safety of their families. Our thoughts remain with those in Ukraine at this time and as a Council we will play a part in the response and will continue to work with the Welsh Government, the UK Government and other partners as a matter of urgency as plans develop.”

Land ahoy! Pirates are taking over Adventure Play at Nova over the next few weeks, to transform Nova Play and Café into a treasure island adventure.

Nova Play is one of the biggest adventure play centres in North Wales and it’s just about to get even better.

Roof damage by Storm Eunice caused Nova Adventure Play to close last week, so whilst the facility is closed for repair, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd has taken the opportunity to enhance the play area and café, and reopen with an exciting new look.

Following the success of Adventure Play at SC2 and the popularity of the Beach Hut at Nova last summer, the entire play area is being redesigned, in true Denbighshire Leisure style. The play structure will be doubled in size and transformed with new pirate themed decoration.

Jamie Groves, Managing Director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “Whilst roof repairs are undertaken, we have taken the decision to bring forward the programme we had planned to enhance the play experience at Nova. We want to make sure visitors and customers return to the quality customer experience they have come to expect from Denbighshire Leisure, and from a business perspective this now means we don’t have to close again in the future to enhance the play area. Taking this opportunity will give our customers a new experience to look forward to.

“Nova Play is the play centre of choice in the region with customers coming from miles to play in the unique play structure. Beach Hut, Nova has been a huge success since being developed; and with the launch of Club Nova, our premier fitness experience with exclusive club bar, it was only right that we invested in our play offer on site, so as to match all the quality experiences at Nova, further enhancing its reputation as the best leisure destination in North Wales.”

Works will start on 28.2.22 and are expected to take around four weeks to be completed.

Jamie added: “Whether you’re looking to relax with a cocktail at Beach hut; enjoy a delicious carvery on a Sunday; train like an Olympian in Club Nova or let the kids burn off some energy in play, there really is something for everyone at Nova.”