About Us

The centre was opened in 1986 and has evolved from a small leisure centre into a multi purpose leisure complex. Gang Warily prides itself on offering a friendly and professional service at affordable prices. Gang Warily employs over thirty local people with a range of skills from grounds maintenance to fitness instruction.

The Gang Warily team prides itself on a first class service that’s delivered all year round. Why not have a read below to find out a little more on what makes us tick?

Meet the Team

Stephen Robinson: Facilities Manager

Hi my name is Stephen Robinson and I am the Operations Manager at Gang Warily. My main role here is to construct and fine tune the day to day operations of the centre. I have a background in fitness and personal training and have worked within the leisure industry in various roles for the last 10 years.

In my spare time I enjoy participating in a variety of sports and am also a keen fitness enthusiast.

Diane Glibbery: Operations/Personnel Manager

My current position means I get to meet and greet customers as they come through the door. I help in the daily operations of the centre, making sure equipment is set up and ready for use. I enjoy keeping fit, my hobbies include jogging, playing squash and spinning. Gang Warily has been part of my life for nearly 20 years now,I work with a great team and have made many friends along the way.

Ross Cutting: Operations/Facilities Manager

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Amy Woodford: Fitness Instructor/Operations Assistant

I have been a qualified Fitness Instructor for the past 4 years and working at Gang Warily has given me the opportunity to share my knowledge with Evolve Fitness Suite users. The sports and fitness industry has always been a passion of mine. I am always seeking to expand my knowledge of fitness and nutrition.

I am a huge fan of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and spend most of my spare time watching or participating in mixed martial arts.

Andy Switzer: Fitness Instructor/Operations Assistant

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Our Reception Team

We are a friendly team of receptionists who are happy to serve and provide our customers with a first class service. With over 50 years of collective sevice between us we know the majority of our customers very well and we are always keen to welcome new ones.

Leisure Assistants

Our team of leisure assistants play a key role in the smooth running of Gang Warily Leisure Centre whether its the running of Family Fitness and Allsports for the kids or assisting the operations team in the day to day running of the Centre, this young dynamic team are always willing to help.

Our History

The Drummond Clan, loyal to Scotland and her kings fought off the invading English at the legendary battle of Bannockburn in 1314. The fast thinking and ingenuity of these brave men to cover the battle ground in caltrops (a very effective four pointed spike) proved to be crippling for the English cavalry.

Years later the Drummond Clan were rewarded for their loyalty to Scotland and their service to Robert the Bruce. As recognition for service to their country, the Drummonds were granted permission to use the caltrops in their coat of arms; the phrase ‘Gang Warily’ (Latin translation – Go Carefully) was then added to complete the now established family coat of arms.

The Drummond Clan moved to Hampshire in 1772 and acquired large areas of land in the Southampton area. A portion of this land was later purchased by a large petroleum company which resulted in the dividing of one of the Drummond farms. This divided land was later named ‘Gang Warily’ from the family coat of arms; and it was only fitting that when Fawley Parish Council purchased this land for a local sports & community centre that in 1986 Gang Warily Recreation Centre was opened to the public.

The Fawley Parish

Located on the outskirts of the New Forest national park, Fawley has existed as a settled area for many centuries. Within Fawley parish you can find some extremely picturesque locations, along with significant historical landmarks, some of which have been mentioned in the Doomsday book.

Situated in the heart of Fawley village is a stone Norman church known as ‘All Saints’. This beautiful building dates back to the twelfth century, and is still a highlight for many visitors to the parish. Many other buildings within Fawley have great significance and history, like the ‘Jubilee Hall’ which was built by public subscription to mark the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria.

In 1921 the face of the parish was changed with the introduction of Esso oil refinery. The scarcely populated areas of agriculture were transformed into what has now become Blackfield and Holbury.

Sitting quietly out of the way, and complementing Fawley village is the historic and very picturesque ‘Ashlett Creek’. This beautiful nineteenth century tide mill adds emphasis to the small hamlet of buildings, including the ‘Jolly Sailor’ pub and the nineteenth century yellow brick farmhouse; better know as ‘Ashlett House’.