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Lancashire School of Boxing opens in Aqueduct Street Mill

Posted on - 12th January, 2024 - 7:00am | Author - | Posted in - Ashton-on-Ribble, Plungington, Preston City Centre, Preston Council, Preston News, Redevelopment, Tulketh
The boxing bags in their new stands.

Lancashire School of Boxing has opened a new venue in Preston.

The new club, which was first formed in 2017, has opened at Aqueduct Street Mill in Ashton-on-Ribble after relocating and upgrading its facilities.

The club gained financial support from Preston City Council and was awarded £8,000 from the UK Government through the Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation.

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This has enabled them to install a rubber gym floor and essential infrastructure to support the boxing equipment.  

With its new venue and upgraded facilities Lancashire School of Boxing hopes to attract new members and provide a better sparring experience for people of all ages and skill levels.  

Owners and coaches, Sarah Garratt and Robert Francis in the ring

Robert Francis, Owner and Lead Coach from Lancashire School of Boxing said: “Without this funding from the UKSPF, the fixtures and fittings for the new club would have definitely been a struggle to put together.

“The gym now has a rubber floor, which we didn’t have before and we know the boxers will like that. The boxing bags will be held on a sturdy new frame which is much needed in the space we are in now.” 

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Classes are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays age 8-16 years 6pm-7pm £3.50 per session, and age 17 and over 7.15pm-8.30pm £4 per session.

Friday is for ages 10 and over 6pm-7pm.

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