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Leisure Centre names bar in honour of local sports hero
Athersley Leisure Centre in Barnsley has opened a new sports-themed bar named after local sporting hero Arthur Rowe, a former Commonwealth and European Gold Medalist.
Shot putter Rowe became Britain’s first European champion in a throwing event in 1958. He died in September 2003 at the age of 66.
David Redfern, area manager for Athersley Leisure Centre, which is operated by Barnsley Premier Leisure, said: “We are delighted to name Rowe’s Bar after such a big sporting legend as Arthur. He was a fantastic figure from the area and someone we are all very proud of.
“I am pleased Arthur’s widow has agreed to help us relaunch the new look bar, which I’m sure will be well received with everyone who visits it. A number of football teams use the bar after their five-a-side matches and we hope the revamped venue will become even more popular.”
Photograph: Arthur’s son and daughters Louise Rowe, Stephanie Cooper and Steve Rowe, with his grandaughters Harriet Rowe and Holly Nicholas Rowe
Athersley Leisure Centre in Barnsley has opened a new sports-themed bar named after local sporting hero Arthur Rowe, a former Commonwealth and European Gold Medalist.
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