Personal training gym Absolute Body Solutions have announced the opening of a new location in Leeds, becoming their fourth location in the North of England.
Absolute Body Solutions are a North-West gym brand focused on offering premium personal training facilities and helping individuals reach their health and fitness goals.
Renowned for its incredible six-week transformation programme, ABS Leeds will be based in the city centre on the prime location of East Parade.
The 1800 sq ft unit is currently undertaking a complete renovation as it prepares to be one of the city's major fitness hotspots.
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The fitness brand operate three other successful locations across the North-West, including two in Liverpool and one in central Manchester and are renowned for their high-quality, appointment-only personal training sessions.
Since their inception back in 2012, the brand has become known for their impressive results of its six-week body transformation programme.
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The new ABS gym will offer a range of transformation options, as well as bespoke nutrition and exercise plans tailored to each new client. The gym is set to open in January 2023, just in time for those making New Year fitness resolutions.
Connor O’Brien, Owner and Founder of ABS, said: “We are absolutely delighted to announce the opening of our new gym in Leeds city centre. The new facility on East Parade will be an incredible space for our clients to train in and we will work extremely hard to ensure that the gym is finished to the highest standard.
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"The whole team is so excited to open and welcome new clients in the New Year who are looking to achieve great results and feel fitter, healthier and stronger.”
For more information, take a look at the ABS website.
Get ready to enjoy a taste of the Caribbean as Jerk Junction is gearing up to open in Leeds.
The street food favourite has made waves in the foodie scene over in Manchester and Liverpool, so it's only right that its making its way into Trinity Kitchen.
Jerk Junction specialises in authentic Caribbean flavours, from dumplings and jerk chicken to curried goat and rice and peas, it's all flame-grilled and packed with island spices.
It is expected to open this spring.
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Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “We’re so excited to be welcoming Jerk Junction to Trinity Kitchen and we’re sure it will prove very popular. Bringing an authentic Caribbean flavour to Leeds, it’s the perfect new addition and complements our already stellar line-up of street food vendors.”
Jake Shaffi, founder at Jerk Junction, said: “Jerk Junction is all about real Caribbean food and culture. Everything we do is rooted in Jamaican tradition, from bold spices and authentic cooking to dishes that bring people together.
“For us, food is family. From our kitchen to every person who comes to our counter, we want people to feel the warmth, the energy and the spirit of the islands. We can’t wait to bring those authentic flavours and good vibes to Trinity Kitchen.”
The announcement follows news that the UK’s largest independent boutique bowling brand Lane7, and footwear retailers schuh and Footasylum, would be opening at Trinity Leeds later this year, whilst the LEGO Store will be relocating to a larger space within the shopping centre.
Posting to their social media, The Maven said: "When news broke The Maven could close its doors at the end of March, the reaction across the city was immediate. The response from customers, bartenders, and hospitality operators showed just how much this bar means to Leeds.
"For nearly 15 years, The Maven has been one of the city’s most loved cocktail destinations and a true institution within the local bar scene.
"When we told you about its potential closure we were flooded with support and interest from across the hospitality community. In the days that followed, several Leeds-based operators stepped forward with genuine offers to buy the venue and keep the bar alive.
"At a time when our industry is too often filled with stories of closures, today brings a little hope - a story about a community stepping up to protect something it values.
"The reports that The Maven would close at the end of March are now firmly in the past: The Maven Lives.
"Thanks to the passion of the Leeds hospitality community and the loyalty of its guests, the bar will continue to be part of the city’s nightlife story. More details about the next chapter for The Maven will be shared soon."
Clementine Hall -
21st October 2022 
