A proposal to open a new gym in an old car showroom in Netherfield has been backed to 'take off' by shoppers and residents who say it would 'save people going into town'. An application has been submitted to Gedling Borough Council, on behalf of Tempophase Limited, to open the new facility in an empty unit in Victoria Road.
Charlie Lumley, a 25-year-old healthcare worker originally from Netherfield, said the gym would save users from travelling further afield. Charlie, who lives in West Bridgford but regularly comes to Netherfield, said: "I think that people would use it, any facilities that save people going into town are always welcome. I think that, especially if the gym is an independent one, it will take off, people in Netherfield like supporting the independent places.”
Other people said a new gym could also help other local businesses. Waitress Sophie Hall, a 35-year-old Netherfield resident, said: “I’d rather see an open business than an empty unit with the shutters down. There’s more than one cafe in Netherfield so I don’t see why there can’t be another gym.
