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In this update, we’re sharing some important changes to our upstairs space, coming into effect from Monday 1st December 2025. We want to explain why these changes are happening, how they’ll benefit you, and how you can help shape what comes next.
Dear FITISM Bakewell Member,
Over the next few weeks, you’ll notice some exciting changes happening upstairs — beginning Monday 1st December 2025 — and we wanted to explain why.
Unfortunately, the smoothie bar has been running at a financial loss over the past year, and as a business, we can’t allow this to continue.
While we trialled small price increases to offset costs, this hasn’t been enough to make it sustainable.
Our next step is to reduce the staffed hours of the smoothie bar to three mornings per week. Outside these hours, we’ll introduce a self-service honesty bar, allowing you to grab drinks and healthy snacks whenever you train — something we’ve wanted to make possible for a long time.
Looking ahead, our goal is to find a local business owner to sub-let the space upstairs on a medium-to-long-term basis. This would create a sustainable setup that benefits everyone.
Importantly, we’ll retain part of the area as a dedicated pre- and post-training social space, funded by the guaranteed rental income from our sub-letting partner. We’d love your help!
If you know of a local business or individual who might be interested in renting the space, please speak to Becci in the gym or email her at becci@fitism.co.uk.
Thank you, as always, for your understanding, support, and for helping us make FITISM Bakewell the best it can be.
Warm regards,
The FITISM Team