Newly opened in September 2008, purpose built childrens centre on the grounds of Oakwood School…read more This centre is gradually building up what it can offer to the local community. Currently houses a fortnightly Toy Library, Childminders meet up, and with facility for Health Visitor and Community health worker visits. New Toddler Group starting up in December 2008. Facilities are fantastic.

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Community centre that is at the hub of the local community. Has a great tea room that is run by…read morelocal volunteers and is open from 10 - 2 on weekdays. Serves a range of sandwiches/toasties/jacket potatoes etc as well as a wide range of drinks and also has a children's menu. It is extremely reasonably priced. Staff are on the whole older ladies and are wonderful, very friendly and patient with kids. Has several high chairs. Has a WI market on a friday morning, where you can get jams/chutneys etc. Hosts a range of exercise classes. Use website to see what is on http://www.mickleovercommunitycentre.co.uk . Has a wonderful flower display at the front - winner of Derby in Bloom several times.

Awesome, Bells Lane Community Centre is a beautiful place to be for all events. All the time event…read morethere has been fab

A review of a council run leisure centre should probably really focus on what the place sets out to…read moreachieve. I would guess that it aims to provide a place for the public to fulfil their leisure requirements, with decent equipment available, a good selection of classes, served by good staff and all reasonably priced. With the above in mind I can not fault Carlton Forum. I moved to the gym in here from a more expensive National Chain, for the simple reason that I needed to save a few quid where possible. Having ditched my £65 per month subs at the previous gym I am now paying £31 per month at Carlton Forum. So what have I lost for the £34 per month I now get to keep in my pocket??? Well the luxury definitely, the nice plush sofas, a receptionist with a perfect smile and model looks etc etc. But in terms of the need it intends to fulfil - that of keeping fit - absolutely nothing! Carlton Forum provides access to all the equipment I need to carry out my regimes exactly as before and the atmosphere is less pretentious than the previous place, giving a more communal and relaxed feeling when you finally pluck up the courage to visit the gym. Obviously there are a wide range of things on offer beyond that of just the gym. Swimming, tennis, football, badminton, exercise classes, spinning classes, squash etc etc. So there really should be something for everyone.

Carlton Forum is a nice little leisure centre, which offers all the things you would expect -…read moreswimming pool, Gym, squash and badminton courts etc. They run classes and swimming lessons, as well as swim sessions like Ladies only and Timid Swim. The prices are reasonable and you get discount with the Gedling Leisure card. There is a bar upstairs, however if you are looking for a drink in the day they only have vending machines.

This leisure centre is probably one of the best council run ones in Nottingham. It has almost…read moreeverything you would want. Situated inside the school, it has a swimming pool with flumes, gym, and many different classes, from Salsa to Trampolining. They run many activities for children, and have a full school holiday programme.They also have a cage which sells reasonably priced drinks and snacks. The pool can get a little busy, especially at weekends, and changing room space can be a problem, also, the pool isnt great for swimming lengths, as its a funny shape.

A really good leisure centre which is inside the school. It is easy to access and there is a ramp…read morefor wheelchair users.. The swimming pool is good for adults and children and it has a couple of flumes. The changing rooms are good but get quite busy. They run courses for other sport activities e.g. trampolining and tennis and have a gym. They have an out of school club for children to go to and do lots of activities when their parents are at work. The prices for the activities are reasonable. They sell food and drinks at good prices. There are lots of car park spaces.

Local leisure centre…read more Nice size gym, ideal for childrens parties, offer a good service for good prices.

Sadly, the Albion leisure centre has been closed by the local council. A shame as it was very…read morepopular with the local residents.

This is a great Leisure Centre in Oakwood. It has a small but well run Gym with excellent staff…read more The other facilites include sqash courts, outdoor courts for football, full sized pitches, creche, clubs...the list goes on. There are loads of clubs and facilities availble and booking has never been a problem. The staff are excellent, especially if you are new to exercise and sports, and there are good kids clubs and play schemes available in the school holidays. there is so much to do here and it is a real centre point for things going on in Oakwood, well worth a visit if you live in the area, if not to join.

A compact sports centre with very helpful staff who start you off on low power excercise and let…read moreyou work your way up. Very good for children as well.