Helicopter boss buys Cheshire gym
THE owner of a Macclesfield helicopter charter business has bought a Cheshire gym out of administration.
Will Banks, who runs Cheshire Helicopters, has acquired the Old Hall Health Club & Spa in Mobberley and the freehold on the property for an undisclosed sum.
Paul Dumbell and Brian Green of KPMG in Manchester were appointed to Simpson Leisure, which traded as Old Hall Health Club & Spa, at the end of August.
They continued to trade the business, owned by David and Jordi Bloomberg, while they marketed the assets. It has around 1,000 members.
Mr Banks said: “The club is already undergoing re-branding to Cheshire Health Club and Spa. We have ordered state-of-the-art cardio equipment with an iPod interface and built-in TV screens, and fully-interactive indoor mountain bike exercisers called Trixter Xdreams for delivery in early January.
“In addition, a new air handling unit is currently being installed, as well as new double glazed windows throughout the pool hall and spa area. We’ve been incredibly busy since taking over the business, and hope to continue this investment over the coming months.”
Mr Dumbell said: “We are delighted to have been able to conclude such a swift sale of the Old Hall Health Club. Since entering into administration, the business generated an enormous amount of interest which in turn meant that the sales process was incredibly competitive.
Christie + Co handled the property sale on behalf of the administrators.
