Fitness memories: Here's 20 fun pictures showing Preston's Fulwood Leisure Centre back in the 80s

By Naomi Moon

Published 4th Jan 2023, 15:45 BST

January is traditionally a time to think about getting fit.

And to honour this tradition we’ve looked back at what Fulwood Leisure Centre looked like back in the 80s. What were the visitors getting up to back then? Do you remember going roller skating? READ MORE: West View Leisure Centre in the 80s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Look back at West View Leisure Centre in the 90s. MORE MEMORIES: Take a wander round Preston’s Moor Park of the past

Kids enjoy a spin on the specially-installed synthetic ice rink at Fulwood Leisure Centre

1. Fulwood Leisure Centre in the 80s

Kids enjoy a spin on the specially-installed synthetic ice rink at Fulwood Leisure Centre Photo: Neil Cross

A play badminton session in progress at Fulwood Leisure Centre

2. Fulwood Leisure Centre in the 80s

A play badminton session in progress at Fulwood Leisure Centre Photo: Marilyn Quilty

Instructor Richard Peck starts slipping at the end of the line on a specially-installed synthetic ice rink laid down for a day at Fulwood Leisure Centre in 1989

3. Fulwood Leisure Centre in the 80s

Instructor Richard Peck starts slipping at the end of the line on a specially-installed synthetic ice rink laid down for a day at Fulwood Leisure Centre in 1989 Photo: Neil Cross

Badminton in full session at Fulwood Leisure Centre

4. Fulwood Leisure Centre in the 80s

Badminton in full session at Fulwood Leisure Centre Photo: Archive

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