The Old Victoria Building, on Poulton Road, was for decades the home of Barney’s Bingo and, before that, the Victoria Cinema but in 2010 it fell into disuse and its condition began to deteriorate.

Around a decade ago the imposing art deco building was bought by Fleetwood-based dredging company Wyre Marine.

Renovation work has been taking place to restore the building and now an ambitious scheme to create a modern new gym, along with storage units and a community hub, is almost finished.

The plans were approved by Wyre planners before work, amounting to a “considerable investment” got underway.

Aside from undertaking a massive restoration project to protect the building, many of its original features have been retained, preserving one of Fleetwood’s historic buildings.

Thank you for a fantastic event

On May 4th Fleetwood Gym ABC presented our last home show of the season at the Norbreck Castle Hotel Ballroom and it was one of our best yet!

Two of our boxers, Henry Abram and Jack Michael, both completed their final skill bouts and are now eligible to compete in open bouts next time out.  In addition, the Show included a further fifteen scoring contests, in which we had thirteen of our own Fleetwood Gym boxers perform in front of a very supportive crowd.   Everyone gave it their all and did themselves and their clubs proud.  Congratulations to all boxers, home and away, for putting on a brilliant performance. 

Fight of the night goes to Bex Stead vs Vaneeza Muhammad.   A back and forth affair which had the crowd on their feet throughout the whole fight. Bex just edging the win by split decision.

As always, none of these events can take place without the help of a supportive organisational team so thanks must go out to the match officials and everyone who gave up their time to ensure the show ran smoothly.   Thanks also to our sponsors and finally everyone who attended on the night to support the boxers.