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Lead the way in one of Wales’ most ambitious new destinations
06 May 2025
Pentre Awel gym / Carmarthenshire County Council

Photo: Carmarthenshire County Council
Canolfan Pentre Awel is driving forward health and wellbeing in Carmarthenshire, by encouraging its residents to lead active and healthy lives.
– Cllr Hazel Evans, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism
Canolfan Pentre Awel is an 83-acre groundbreaking development in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. This pioneering project integrates leisure, business, health, research, education, assisted living, and hotel facilities in one location. Spearheaded by Carmarthenshire County Council, the project has partnered with Hywel Dda University Health board and Swansea University.

Actif Sport and Leisure at Canolfan Pentre Awel

Opening in Summer 2025, Canolfan Pentre Awel will be a hub of leisure and community wellbeing. Highlights include a 600-square-metre fitness suite, equipped with the latest premium commercial strength, cardio, and functional fitness equipment provided by Precor and partners Rent Gym.  In addition to the premium equipment from Precor and Rent Gym, Canolfan Pentre Awel will also feature innovative EGYM smart fitness solutions, Keiser’s industry-leading spin bikes, and versatile training zones with Black Box equipment — all designed to deliver an exceptional and inclusive workout experience.

This fitness suite offers an enhanced experience with Chromecast technology, which allows exercisers to easily connect their phone to the Precor cardio consoles and watch their favourite streaming app on the big screen, and EGYM’s innovative customer journey, tailored to individual health and wellbeing needs. 

Facilities also include a dance studio, spin room with Keiser Bikes, and multipurpose rooms for virtual and in-person activities. The 8-court sports hall and aquatic facilities, featuring an 8-lane 25m competition and teaching pool plus a hydrotherapy pool, cater to diverse needs from family fun to clinical support.

For more information about Canolfan Pentre Awel - click here

Social Hub and Culinary Delights

Central to Canolfan Pentre Awel is a vibrant catering service, serving as a social hub for visitors to dine, socialise, and work. It promises a welcoming environment for all, complementing the wide range of activities available.

Lead the way in one of Wales’ most ambitious new destinations

Join the Actif team and help shape the future of leisure and wellbeing in Carmarthenshire at Canolfan Pentre Awel. We're recruiting passionate individuals for key roles, including:

Leisure Facilities Manager

Take charge of a dynamic new facility and lead a high-performing team to deliver outstanding customer experiences.

You’ll work closely with the Senior Actif Operations Manager to drive commercial success, uphold quality standards, oversee marketing and PR activity, and ensure seamless staff and operational management. This role is all about creating a place people love to visit – and return to. Click here to apply

Catering Business Coordinator

As the Catering Business Coordinator at Canolfan Pentre Awel, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality café experience, not only for its leisure customers, but for the health, education and business footfall at this integrated site.

From day-to-day operations to business events, you’ll help shape a welcoming, customer-focused catering service that’s as financially strong as it is delicious. If you’re ready to lead with energy, creativity and a commitment to excellence – we’d love to hear from you! Click here to apply

These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative project from its inception. If you’re enthusiastic about making a difference and delivering exceptional services in a unique setting, we invite you to be part of this exciting journey.

For an informal discussion and to learn more please contact Stephen Petherick at [email protected]



Carmarthenshire County Council





Pentre Awel sports hall / Credit: Carmarthenshire County Council
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PROMOTION
Lead the way in one of Wales’ most ambitious new destinations
06 May 2025
Pentre Awel gym / Carmarthenshire County Council

Photo: Carmarthenshire County Council
Canolfan Pentre Awel is driving forward health and wellbeing in Carmarthenshire, by encouraging its residents to lead active and healthy lives.
– Cllr Hazel Evans, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism
Canolfan Pentre Awel is an 83-acre groundbreaking development in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. This pioneering project integrates leisure, business, health, research, education, assisted living, and hotel facilities in one location. Spearheaded by Carmarthenshire County Council, the project has partnered with Hywel Dda University Health board and Swansea University.

Actif Sport and Leisure at Canolfan Pentre Awel

Opening in Summer 2025, Canolfan Pentre Awel will be a hub of leisure and community wellbeing. Highlights include a 600-square-metre fitness suite, equipped with the latest premium commercial strength, cardio, and functional fitness equipment provided by Precor and partners Rent Gym.  In addition to the premium equipment from Precor and Rent Gym, Canolfan Pentre Awel will also feature innovative EGYM smart fitness solutions, Keiser’s industry-leading spin bikes, and versatile training zones with Black Box equipment — all designed to deliver an exceptional and inclusive workout experience.

This fitness suite offers an enhanced experience with Chromecast technology, which allows exercisers to easily connect their phone to the Precor cardio consoles and watch their favourite streaming app on the big screen, and EGYM’s innovative customer journey, tailored to individual health and wellbeing needs. 

Facilities also include a dance studio, spin room with Keiser Bikes, and multipurpose rooms for virtual and in-person activities. The 8-court sports hall and aquatic facilities, featuring an 8-lane 25m competition and teaching pool plus a hydrotherapy pool, cater to diverse needs from family fun to clinical support.

For more information about Canolfan Pentre Awel - click here

Social Hub and Culinary Delights

Central to Canolfan Pentre Awel is a vibrant catering service, serving as a social hub for visitors to dine, socialise, and work. It promises a welcoming environment for all, complementing the wide range of activities available.

Lead the way in one of Wales’ most ambitious new destinations

Join the Actif team and help shape the future of leisure and wellbeing in Carmarthenshire at Canolfan Pentre Awel. We're recruiting passionate individuals for key roles, including:

Leisure Facilities Manager

Take charge of a dynamic new facility and lead a high-performing team to deliver outstanding customer experiences.

You’ll work closely with the Senior Actif Operations Manager to drive commercial success, uphold quality standards, oversee marketing and PR activity, and ensure seamless staff and operational management. This role is all about creating a place people love to visit – and return to. Click here to apply

Catering Business Coordinator

As the Catering Business Coordinator at Canolfan Pentre Awel, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality café experience, not only for its leisure customers, but for the health, education and business footfall at this integrated site.

From day-to-day operations to business events, you’ll help shape a welcoming, customer-focused catering service that’s as financially strong as it is delicious. If you’re ready to lead with energy, creativity and a commitment to excellence – we’d love to hear from you! Click here to apply

These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative project from its inception. If you’re enthusiastic about making a difference and delivering exceptional services in a unique setting, we invite you to be part of this exciting journey.

For an informal discussion and to learn more please contact Stephen Petherick at [email protected]



Carmarthenshire County Council





Pentre Awel sports hall / Credit: Carmarthenshire County Council
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The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently undergone a major upgrade, involving new projection technology, media servers, and new and refreshed content.
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David & Lynn Willrich started the Company over thirty years ago, from the Audio Visual Department [more...]
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iPlayCo was established in 1999. [more...]
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