COUNTRY CLUB SOLD

A country club is embarking on its next chapter after it was snapped up by international leisure centre chain, David Lloyd Clubs. Lee Goossens, who owned Wickwoods, said he will ‘watch with interest’ after selling to the international leisure chain. Goossens said: ‘The last three years have been exceptionally challenging for the entire hospitality industry, and I’m incredibly proud of how the Wickwoods teams have dealt with those challenges.”

Lee has owned Wickwoods for over ten years. He said there will be no changes for members of the club in the short term. He said: “It is very much business as usual. David Lloyd Clubs are able to deliver a greater level of opportunity for the team, an increased level of investment for the club and significant industry experience. As such, for the club to move forward, it is right that I step aside and hand over the reins to David Lloyd Clubs”.

David Lloyd has 102 leisure centres dotted around the country, including in Brighton, Worthing and Eastbourne.