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Halo Reviews

4.2 Rating 10,269 Reviews
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About Halo:

Halo is a registered charity and social enterprise running 25 sport and leisure centres throughout Herefordshire, Bridgend County Borough, Merthyr Tydfil, Shropshire and Swindon on behalf of the local authorities. We often discuss our status as a social enterprise, but many of our customers are unsure of what it actually means and more importantly, how it benefits them. Being a social enterprise means Halo trades for social purposes. We are a registered charity and 'not for profit' organisation, with no shareholders.

The money we make is ploughed back into the facilities.

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01432 842075

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Anonymous
Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Pontypool leisure centre have helpful staff and is friendly
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(Pontypool) - Posted 7 months ago
Good services and clean facilities.
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(Leominster) - Posted 7 months ago
Andrea is an amazing. Offers a huge range of classes, but when she is away there are often insufficient people to maintain her classes. We miss Val's pilates. Reception can be erratic but staff are generally friendly. The centre has a good atmosphere
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(Highworth Recreation Centre) - Posted 7 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to give us a great 4* review I will pass on your lovely comments to Andrea and Val (who is coming back in june!!!) Many thanks Corina
Posted 7 months ago
Nice and clean gym, some decent machines but they have crammed them in with little to no space between each machine and only enough space for one person doing floor exercises or stretching at a time. A couple of cycling machines but they are so old style and not for serious exercise, no peloton or spinning type machines.
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(Meon Vale) - Posted 7 months ago
Good evening, Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We’re currently planning to create more space for stretching and floor exercises. To make this possible, we need to relocate one of our existing machines to another centre. Once that’s done, we’ll be able to open up additional floor space. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding a spin-type machine — this will certainly be considered for future improvements. Kind regards, The Halo Team
Posted 7 months ago
Instructors are well trained/friendly/approachable. Classes are varied. Cleanliness I think is an issue. The leisure centre doesn’t appear to be that clean especially the toilets. Considering the fees have gone up 3x in the last year or so, I feel this issue needs to be rectified.
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(Hereford Leisure Centre) - Posted 7 months ago
Thank you for responding to our feedback request. I have emailed you privately for further detail so we can make the required improvements. Matt
Posted 7 months ago
Halo is a decent gym and the swimming pool is good in Ross-on-Wye. Staff are friendly and helpful. What it lacks is free parking. The fact gym members have to pay to park at the Red Meadow Car Park is a major drawback for those wishing to exercise in the day. Free or reduced cost to park for gym members should be considered by Halo bosses/Herefordshire Council. Lockers in the gym would also be good as they used to have the pre-Covid.
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(Ross) - Posted 7 months ago
Hi, Thank you for your recent review, it is great to hear your positive comments about our staff. We have previously spoken to the council about the parking however we were unsuccesful in coming to resolution. There is a free carpark a short walk away, if you ask a member of our team we will happily tell you the location. We now have pods in the corridor which you are able to store your belonings, lockers are also available in the changing rooms if required. Thank you
Posted 7 months ago
Staff always helpful and cheerful. Lots of choices in group activities. Great place to meet new people.
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(Maesteg SC) - Posted 7 months ago
Hi Diane, Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We’re thrilled to know that our staff made a positive impression on you and that you found plenty of enjoyable activities. It’s truly our goal to create an inviting space where everyone can connect and meet new friends. We can't wait to see you again soon! Warm regards, Team Halo Maesteg
Posted 7 months ago
The classes and instructors are great, but the carpark is awful. Often late for classes as unable to park. Membership prices increasing but there doesn’t seem to be any better facilities?
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(Bridgend Life Centre) - Posted 7 months ago
Hi there, Thank you for your review and for bringing these concerns to our attention. We're glad to hear that you appreciate our classes and instructors, but we truly understand your frustration regarding the parking situation. It's important for our members to have a smooth experience when coming to the gym, and we apologise for any delays you've faced. Regarding membership pricing, we are constantly evaluating our facilities and services to enhance our offerings and ensure our members receive the best possible value. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to grow and improve. Team Halo
Posted 7 months ago
As a non-swimmer, I really appreciate the gym. Although not very big, it offers most of the machines and equipment I need. The free, ample parking adjacent to the centre is a great asset.
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(Tenbury Pool) - Posted 7 months ago
Great swimming pool
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(Leominster) - Posted 7 months ago
Centre staff are friendly and approachable. And facilities in the main are good There are a few things which I believe could be looked at / improved: 1) having PT sessions available (appreciating this would be additional cost) 2) ladies toilets really require improvement- some doors don’t close or lock and there’s a constant unpleasant smell 3) more showers available in the ladies changing rooms as need to queue after a swimming session 4) having open courts for request sports so anyone can join for a small cost of an evening one evening per week
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(Merthyr Tydfil) - Posted 7 months ago
Great centre. Friendly staff. Some nice new equipment too!
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(Ledbury Swimming Pool) - Posted 7 months ago
Hi Sarah, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your time at our centre and appreciated our friendly staff and new equipment. Your positive feedback means the world to us and motivates us to keep improving! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Warm regards, Team Halo
Posted 7 months ago
Hi Sarah, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience at our centre and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere along with the new equipment. Your kind words truly inspire us to keep providing the best for our members. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Team Halo
Posted 7 months ago
The staff are great and the centre is always clean and welcoming however there is a lack of classes available in the evenings
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(Leominster) - Posted 7 months ago
Great gym. Friendly staff, decent opening times, very good equipment (there are 2 or 3 extra pieces I think it'd benefit from having). Clean changing rooms, free parking.
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(Meon Vale) - Posted 7 months ago
Good afternoon Mathew, Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear that you’re enjoying your sessions at our leisure centre, and we hope you continue to have a great experience with us. Kind regards, The Halo Team
Posted 7 months ago
Ross Halo is a great leasure centre. The pool is always clean. Gym is well equipped. A good choice of classes in the studio. The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable.
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(Ross) - Posted 7 months ago
Hi Allison, Thank you for your recent 5 star review, we appreciate your positive feedback and hope you continue to enjoy our facility. Kind Regards, Ross Halo Team
Posted 7 months ago
Classes that I joined for, Yoga and Pilates are always full which makes it difficult to plan when you are on a waitlist for so many.
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(Bridgend Life) - Posted 7 months ago
Hi Emma, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We are sorry to hear about your experience with our Yoga and Pilates classes being full. We understand how frustrating it can be to be on a waitlist, and we’re continuously working to improve class availability to better accommodate all our members. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your patience as we navigate scheduling to ensure everyone gets the opportunity to participate in classes they love. Team Halo
Posted 7 months ago
the gym has gone downhill substancially, since i last came half of it has been closed off and some of the machines are now nowhere to be seen. the lack of machines is also dissappointing
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(Hereford LC) - Posted 7 months ago
Thank you for your feedback. We are still working our way through the repair works following the flood in September of last year, hence why the gym is in a smaller area. In July we will be back fully operational, with more equipment than what we had prior to the floods. Thanks matt
Posted 7 months ago
Excellent toning suite and assistance ...and thankfully air conditioning.!..maybe blinds in the large windows would help with bright sunlight on the evening to keep room cooler ...very happy with Halo experience.
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(Hereford Leisure Centre) - Posted 7 months ago
Overall I’m happy with the services provided however, I would like to have more flexibility with swimming times (fitness). I work shifts and I struggle to attend the slots provided. Longer opening times overall especially on the weekends would be beneficial too. I ideally until 10pm would be great as I would be able to attend after work and be able to go more frequently. - The equipment is kept clean and the gym area - Staff are friendly and happy to help. - when I have used the swimming pool I have noticed the bathroom was dirty and the floor in changing rooms were dirty however, not sure how as staff are enforcing no shoes policy.
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(Ross) - Posted 7 months ago
Hi Jasmine, Thank you for your recent review. We will pass on your comments regarding our swimming timetable. If you ever feel the centre is not up to standard then please let a member of the team know and we will happily rectify this for you. We are actively reminding customers about the no shoe policy. Many thanks
Posted 7 months ago
It was disappointing that the concept 2 rowing machine was taken out .
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(Bridgend Life) - Posted 7 months ago
Hi Owain, Thank you for your review and for sharing your disappointment regarding the removal of the Concept 2 rowing machine. We understand how important it is to have a full range of equipment available to meet everyone’s fitness needs, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we are continuously working to enhance our facilities and offerings. We hope to provide an even better experience for our members in the future. Thanks again for your understanding! Team Halo
Posted 7 months ago
Halo is rated 4.2 based on 10,269 reviews