Latest news
Carmarthen velodrome to be restored
By Pete Hayman 01 Sep 2008
A Victorian velodrome in Carmarthen, west Wales, is set to be revamped as part of a £323,000 project to enhance the town park.
The facility is believed to be the world's oldest outdoor, concrete velodrome still in continuous use, having originally opened in 1900. It was also the site at which the concept of pacing was introduced, where cyclists reach higher speeds by following in the slipstream of a motorcycle. As well as the restoration of the velodrome, the connecting walkways will be refurbished with the boundary railings extended around the whole park. New outdoor gym equipment is also set to be installed as part of the revamp. Carmarthenshire County Council will implement the project after matching £258,000 of European funding, part of a £7m package of schemes across the county to have received Rural Development Plan grants. The council's regeneration executive board member, councillor Clive Scourfield, said: "It is a wonderful facility and the refurbishment works will improve it even further and help attract more visitors. "It is part of a huge investment in facilities in the Carmarthen area and supports the innovative work our council is leading to support and develop our communities." The park, which is managed by Carmarthen Town Council, is used for a number of activities, including games, circuses and festivals.Sign up for FREE ezines
Sports jobs
Swim Manager
Everyone Active
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield, UK
General Manager
Coach Gyms
Location: Leeds, UK
General Manager
Tennis Swansea 365
Location: Landore, Swansea, UK
Swim Teacher
Everyone Active
Location: Middlesbrough, UK
Customer Service Advisor
Everyone Active
Location: Middlesbrough, UK
Sports Facility Manager - LSBU Active
London South Bank University
Location: London, UK
Team Leader
Everyone Active
Location: Bristol, UK
Fitness Motivator
Everyone Active
Location: Gainsborough, UK
Swim Teacher
Everyone Active
Location: Bristol
Duty Manager (Dry)
Everyone Active
Location: St Albans, UK
Senior Leisure Officer
East Devon District Council
Location: Honiton, UK
Swimming Teacher
Everyone Active
Location: Rickmansworth, UK
Swimming Teacher
Everyone Active
Location: Watford, UK
Swimming Teacher jobs
duty manager jobs
Team Leader jobs
Swim Manager jobs
general manager jobs
recreation assistant jobs
More jobs
Company profile
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance gym equipment as well as selling brand new equipment from market leading manufacturers.
View full profile >
More company profiles
Featured Supplier
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality,
affordable functional fitness equipment that is built to last with the development and
introduction of a new functional fitness keg for luxury gym operator, Third Space.
View full details >
More featured suppliers
Property & Tenders
Location: Jersey
Company: Jersey War Tunnels
Company: Jersey War Tunnels
Location: Chiswick, Gillingham, York and Nottingham
Company: Savills
Company: Savills
Location: Cleveland Lakes, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Company: Cotswold Lakes Trust
Company: Cotswold Lakes Trust
Location: Loughton, IG10
Company: Knight Frank
Company: Knight Frank
Location: Grantham, Leicestershire
Company: Belvoir Castle
Company: Belvoir Castle
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
More diary dates