Visit the Leisure Centre

The dry side of the new leisure centre is now open. This includes the gym, sports hall and studio. The swimming pool is due to open later in the month. Details of offers for Golden Lane residents together with pool and exercise class timetables are on the GLSF page. Details>>>>.

Events

Download our new poster

GoldenLaneEstate-Poster-01.pdf

Book

Chamberlin, Powell and Bon

Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, the first book on the architects of the Golden Lane Estate and Barbican, written by Elain Harwood and published by RIBA Publications with English Heritage and the Twentieth Century Society, is to be published on 8 November. 

Based on new archival research and interviews with the architects’ families and surviving partners and their assistants, Chamberlin, Powell and Bon gives incisive accounts of the development of these two key post-war estates.  Together the estates illustrate the changing styles of post-war architecture in Britain and offer a model for modern urban living today.  The book also describes in detail CP&B’s other major commissions, beginning with Joe Chamberlin’s work at the Festival of Britain and including New Hall, Cambridge (now Murray Edwards College) and their major extensions to Leeds University, which show their interest in technical innovation as well as planning on a grand yet liveable scale. 

Chamberlin, Powell and Bon is beautifully illustrated with new photographs by James O. Davies and drawings from the architects’ newly revealed archive, most previously unpublished.

Elain Harwood is a historian with English Heritage and an authority on post-war architecture.

Cost £20

 

Using goldenlaneestate.org

goldenlaneestate.org is a social networking site open to anyone who lives or works on or in connection with Golden Lane Estate. Anyone who has a particular interest in the estate, for example, as a student, is also welcome to join.  Postings in the forum are ordered by category followed by date of discussion. Users of the site can set up new discussions within any category.

 

The Forums are moderated.  Any comments which appear to be abusive or potentially libellous or which contravene the terms of service under which this site is licensed to goldenlaneestate.org by our service provider Ning will be removed.

Golden Lane Sport and Fitness is now open

Download  special offer for Golden Lane residents and the pool and group exercise timetables: 
 Offer to Residents leaflet.pdf

Golden Lane Pool Timetable.pdf

Golden Lane Group Exercise Timetable.pdf

Golden Lane Leisure Centre

Phase One Open

 

Golden Lane Sport & Fitness is offering  readers a free one day pass at its new 38 station gym.

Equipped with the latest treadmills and static cycles featuring built-in screens and i-pod docks, the new gym also has a separate free weights area.  

Tucked away just behind  Goswell Road on Golden Lane, the centre has been closed for refurbishment for just over a year.  Phase one has seen a major transformation with the new changing areas and gym.  The refurbished sports hall and swimming pool are due to open next month. 

 

Thirty minute power classes before work and at lunchtimes offer an easy exercise solution for City workers and on Monday lunchtimes there are tennis lessons for adult beginners on the outdoor courts.

Managed by Fusion, a registered charity specialising in leisure management, members of Golden Lane Sport & Fitness will be also be able to use the sailing, windsurfing and kayaking and discounted courses at Surrey Docks Water Sports Centre and have free use of the outdoor lidos at its Brockwell

City of London residents will be able to take advantage of a special resident membership rate of £39 a month enabling them to use all the facilities and classes, a saving of £17 a month on the non resident £56 a month rate. There is also an off peak membership offer exclusive to residents of Golden Lane, Mansell Street and Middlesex Street Estates which is just £15 per month.  Alternatively, anyone can also use the centre on a “pay as you go” basis for classes, the gym or swimming.

 

For more information visit www.goldenlanefitness.com.

 

The new centre features the original 20m four lane pool, sports hall and studio as well as two outdoor courts for tennis, netball, 5-aside football and short tennis for children.  A gym will house 38 stations and there will be a treatment room.

 

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Paul Lincoln Comment by Paul Lincoln on February 10, 2012 at 7:11pm
Had an excellent first day at the leisure centre. The conversion has been done well and the extra space is impressive. A rather nice concrete roof has been revealed. The colour scheme is soothing and the space comfortable. It is good to have modern equipment (including a rather mysterious machine that wobbles slowly). The studio, the most controversial part of the rebuilding fits nicely into the space between the pool and the sports hall. And, most important of all, the showers work.
James Whybrow Comment by James Whybrow on February 9, 2012 at 2:51pm

Hi Guys,

 

The Gym and Studio is fully open. The pool has been delayed and will be completed at the end of this month

 

Thanks

Matt F Comment by Matt F on February 9, 2012 at 2:42pm

Anyone know when the pool will open - activity there seems to have ceased and there's no water in it?

James Whybrow Comment by James Whybrow on January 20, 2012 at 7:26am

Hi Guys,

The prices quoted by Christine are correct also our monthly memberships aren't subject to a lengthy contract, just 30 days notice is required should you wish to leave us.

 

Our Joining fee is not active in January and is usually £35.

 

Pay and go prices for residents

Swimming is £3.25 or £2 for concessionary groups

Gym - £5.20 (inductions are required, this is a one off fee of £14) or £3.20 (£8.60)

Classes - £4.40 - £5.15 (depending on class) or £2.70 - £3.15

 

Thanks,

 

James

Christine Clifford Comment by Christine Clifford on January 17, 2012 at 1:32pm

Monthly fees are £15 for residents- time limited in that you can only use the centre between 9-1, 2-5 and no restriction at weekends ( or similar) . £31 month for over 60 residents anytime and £39 month for residents under 60 anytime.

Steve Daszko Comment by Steve Daszko on January 16, 2012 at 1:04pm

Thanks for that. I joined in December so that`s good!

Belhr Comment by Belhr on January 16, 2012 at 12:43pm

There is a joining fee (can't remember how much exactly - something around £35), which is waived if you join before end of Jan

Steve Daszko Comment by Steve Daszko on January 16, 2012 at 12:36pm

I see that there is mention of a "joining fee" to use the GLLC.....is anyone else aware of this?!

Belhr Comment by Belhr on January 16, 2012 at 9:10am

We can swim or use gym on pay-as-you-go basis.  I think it's £3.60 per swim and £5.20 per gym session.  Membership fees are £15 off-peak and £39 peak.

Julie Cuthbert Comment by Julie Cuthbert on January 13, 2012 at 6:28pm
Do you have to join or will you still be able to swim on a payas you go basis?
Steve Daszko Comment by Steve Daszko on November 29, 2011 at 5:39pm

I can`t wait to join and use this new LC!

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