"Save our snooker" plea

A GROUP of snooker enthusiasts are fuming over the decision to remove tables from Lancing Leisure Centre and close the snooker hall.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Jul 2006, 15:36 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 00:48 BST

Impulse Leisure, which manages the centre, is planning to remove the three snooker tables and transform the hall into an "Impulse wellness suite".

Bosses believe changes at the centre, including adding aerobic studios and new changing facilities, could increase attendance by at least 50,000.

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But Ian Slater, of Grand Avenue, Lancing, has launched a campaign to save the snooker hall, handing out leaflets and urging people to write to leisure chiefs at the centre expressing their concern.

Mike Baden, Impulse chief executive, said: "It is unfortunate that the much-needed improvements result in the loss of snooker facilities. The improvements will lead to a much-improved centre for the wider community.

"There are a number of facilities offering snooker facilities across Adur, where people can continue to play."

But Mr Slater said: "When this was built it was billed as a community leisure centre for local people. Not everybody can afford to play 100-plus a year to join a private club.

"It is relaxed. You can turn up, play, and have a chat and a catch up with friends. It is not as serious as a snooker club."

He added that snooker should be available in the leisure centre.