Community-driven gym in Swaffham grows through steady effort

Trevor Davies rebuilt a struggling kickboxing club into SKA starting in 2011, and the member-led gym expanded into a larger commercial unit in 2022 with recent facility upgrades.

Trevor Davies took charge of a struggling kickboxing club in November 2011 and relaunched it as SKA in January 2012. He rebuilt the organisation from small beginnings into a non-profit community gym. The club moved into a dedicated space by 2013 and later added gym facilities, growing into a larger commercial unit in 2022. The gym now hosts a mix of martial arts and fitness activities for a broad range of members. Known developments: - Trevor Davies took over the club in November 2011 and relaunched it as SKA in January 2012. - By summer 2013 SKA had moved into its own small dedicated space, shifting toward a community hub. - In May 2020 the club added a small gym by taking on an adjacent shop; in August 2022 it relocated to a much larger commercial unit. - Davies was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica, which limited his mobility, and members stepped in to lead classes and help with maintenance. - Community contributions have funded equipment and recent improvements, including a new mezzanine with a viewing area, a shower and a second toilet. - The gym offers kickboxing and Muay Thai and now hosts judo, boxing and fitness sessions; plans include a larger mezzanine and a sauna, subject to funding. Summary: The project has evolved from a rescue effort into a member-led community gym that supports multiple martial arts and fitness activities. Volunteer effort and local contributions have driven recent upgrades. Plans for further expansion, such as a larger mezzanine and a sauna, remain dependent on funding and continued local support.