A leisure centre in Brandon, Suffolk, is to receive 40 stations of new Technogym equipment as part of a proposed £500,000 refurbishment programme to be carried out at the venue.

Forest Heath District Council is funding work at Brandon Leisure Centre, which will see the bowls area transformed into a new fitness studio. Createability has been appointed to carry out the improvements. A multi-activity area will also be provided, with the studio able to "double up" as a function facility in conjunction with the bar lounge, which will be converted to Montage Café Bar.

Changing facilities are earmarked for modernisation work to enhance access for the centre's disabled users, while the reception area is to be remodelled. Richard Balfe, chair of Anglia Community Leisure - the centre's operator, said: "Our aim is to transform this rather dated sports centre into a modern health and wellbeing facility for the whole community."

Details: www.angcomleisure.com