Bannatyne Group
NEW REGIONAL MANAGER FOR NORTH EAST BANNATYNE HEALTH CLUBS
Sue Stockdale has been appointed as North East regional manager for the Bannatyne Group.
Sue joined the company in November 1997 as receptionist at the newly opened Bannatyne Health Club & Spa in Ingleby Barwick.
She has worked in most of the North East health clubs, progressing to reception manager, assistant general manager and general manager.
Now based back at the Ingleby Barwick health club, Sue will oversee the five north east health clubs; Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Ingleby Barwick and Coulby Newham.
Her portfolio also includes the Carlisle health club and Bannatyne hotels in Darlington and Durham.
Sue Stockdale said: “I am proud to have been given the opportunity to work with these health clubs as the company moves forward following the last challenging 18 months.
“My career path has ensured I am well-versed in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the clubs, and I am looking forward to watching my region continue to excel, attracting new members and ensuring member satisfaction is always our number one priority.
“I hope my experience encourages others to look at a career at the Bannatyne Group and understand the opportunities for training and progression.”
Duncan Bannatyne said: “Sue has been a committed and loyal member of the Bannatyne family for many years and it has been a pleasure to see her career flourish. I am sure she will make an excellent regional manager. Well done, Sue!”
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CONTACT: Caroline Walker on 01325 363436
Notes to editors:
With 70 sites across the UK the Bannatyne Health Clubs brand is owned by Duncan Bannatyne OBE, who is also known for his appearances as a business angel on the BBC programme Dragons’ Den. The company has more than 210,000 members and employs more than 3,000 people.
The Bannatyne Health Clubs chain is now in its 22nd year, it began in 1997 with the first club on Teesside. The idea was born following a skiing accident after which Chairman Duncan Bannatyne OBE needed regular exercise to recover. He could not find facilities locally and decided to use some of the proceeds from the sale of his previous business, Quality Care Homes plc, to establish the fitness chain.
Bannatyne Health Clubs can now be found in towns and cities throughout the UK, with a particularly strong presence near residential areas of large towns. Bannatyne’s places a strong emphasis on wellbeing and exercise forming a central part of living a healthy lifestyle of its members.
A large number of Bannatyne Health Clubs also feature a Bannatyne Spa, which offer spacious therapy rooms providing luxurious treatments for men and women including body massage, facials, manicures and hairdressing. There are currently 47 Bannatyne Spa sites across the UK.
In addition Duncan Bannatyne OBE owns and operates a number of successful businesses as part of the Bannatyne Group including:
Bannatyne Hotels Ltd, which operates Bannatyne Hotel incorporating Maxine’s Restaurant in Darlington, County Durham, The Bannatyne Spa Hotel in Hastings, Bannatyne’s Charlton House hotel in Shepton Mallet, Somerset and Bannatyne Hotel in Durham City.
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