Is The Marina Bowlplex the worst run establishment in Brighton?

[Colossal Squid]

£70 is what I was paying at Virgin and it just wasn't worth the money. The David Lloyd is more convenient for me BUT I just don't think £52 extra (over the £20 cost of membership at The Gym) is worth it just to get access to a pool and a range of fitness classes. I see LA Fitness are offering membership from £35 a month, which is far more reasonable. But it's not an ideal location so I wouldn't make the most of it.

I've started taking kettlebell classes with this guy:

So with my The Gym membership, and this, I get pretty much everything I need for £48 a month. However it would be nice to be able to enjoy a range of classes, and have more options on when to take them. But Virgin didn't offer that and I'm not sure I could justify finding another £24 just to get this convenience with David Lloyd

 

[MICK PATCHAM]

£70 is what I was paying at Virgin and it just wasn't worth the money. The David Lloyd is more convenient for me BUT I just don't think £52 extra (over the £20 cost of membership at The Gym) is worth it just to get access to a pool and a range of fitness classes. I see LA Fitness are offering membership from £35 a month, which is far more reasonable. But it's not an ideal location so I wouldn't make the most of it.

I've started taking kettlebell classes with this guy:

So with my The Gym membership, and this, I get pretty much everything I need for £48 a month. However it would be nice to be able to enjoy a range of classes, and have more options on when to take them. But Virgin didn't offer that and I'm not sure I could justify finding another £24 just to get this convenience with David Lloyd

Yeah looks triffic! or ..... dont piss your money down the drain and get two dumbells . Gyms are for fannies and preeners

 

[MICK PATCHAM]

I've never really "got" bowling. Seems to be one of those things thats been created just to provide entertainment to kids who aren't old enough to get served in pubs yet.

They also clean up for office nights out because it's a relatively cheap evening's entertainment that doesn't revolve around drinking. But it just makes me feel like a teenager, angst ridden and grumpy, surrounded by other poxy kids, most of whom are considerably better than me at bowling.

Bowlplex NO THANKS

really? bowling is for kids? go and watch "The Big Lebowski "

 

[Colossal Squid]

really? bowling is for kids? go and watch "The Big Lebowski "

I think it's different in America, where it is seen as a genuine sport. Over here it's not really taken as seriously

 

[MICK PATCHAM]

I think it's different in America, where it is seen as a genuine sport. Over here it's not really taken as seriously

fair play ....cracking film though

 

[Goring-by-Seagull]

I think it's different in America, where it is seen as a genuine sport. Over here it's not really taken as seriously

It's not taken seriously by people who don't do it, like most sports. For example, I can't take cricket seriously!

We still have a national bowling team, and county teams (Sussex are actually partaking in a regional qualifier today - the ladies team will get through but the men won't.) but in general, it's dying on its arse mainly due to high prices and general corporate greed, much like lots of things.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

the one at the king alfred is still like 'there' apparently...pins are still up and everything

really want someone to break in and take photos

I'd love to do that. I'm looking in to Urban Exploration as a hobby. I've been transfixed by the https://twitter.com/AbandonedPics twitter feed.

 

[chez]

Hot shot's wasn't it? I think jumping jacks was the name of the bar?

Hot shots was the bar downstairs. Jumping Jacks was upstairs and only open in the evenings.

Jumping jacks was probably the bar that I have the best memories of from my youth. Dancing on the bar & tables to the duelling pianos. Brillaint nights.

 

[Shoreham Gull]

Can't believe king Alfred bowling alley and Mega zone been closed since 1999..

Still remember going there as kid like it was a few years ago!!

 

[Guinness Boy]

fair play ....cracking film though

It's a brilliant film. One of my all time favourites.

We've taken the kids to the Bowlplex a couple of times and tbh if you set your expectations to'overpriced bowling alley staffed by kids' you won't be disappointed.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Can't believe king Alfred bowling alley and Mega zone been closed since 1999..

Still remember going there as kid like it was a few years ago!!

I smoked my first illicit B&H in the King Alfred bowling alley. I have been legal to smoke for 25 years and have given up for e last 6!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I remember the one in Denmark Villas, great place. Blimey I'm old.

I can remember doing a 12 hour, all night, bowling stint for charity there, so I'm old too.

 

[symyjym]

I can remember doing a 12 hour, all night, bowling stint for charity there, so I'm old too.

Was too young to remember the Denmark Villas complex, but I know it started off as an ice rink.



Video link from 1930 featuring Sussex Ladies ice hockey & Boxing on ice which is quite funny. http://www.britishpathe.com/video/the-speed-girls

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Was too young to remember the Denmark Villas complex, but I know it started off as an ice rink.

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Video link from 1930 featuring Sussex Ladies ice hockey & Boxing on ice which is quite funny. http://www.britishpathe.com/video/the-speed-girls

I'm old but not that old.

 

[symyjym]

Was too young to remember the Denmark Villas complex, but I know it started off as an ice rink.

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Video link from 1930 featuring Sussex Ladies ice hockey & Boxing on ice which is quite funny. http://www.britishpathe.com/video/the-speed-girls

I'm old but not that old.