Worcester News readers have been reminiscing their old memories of a beloved city leisure centre.

The former Perdiswell Leisure Centre has evoked a wave of nostalgia amongst Worcester residents, sparking tales that range from roller discos to chance meetings with future spouses.

In January 2017, a £10.5 million swimming pool was completed at the old leisure centre, which remains in place as Worcester's "Cathedral for sport", according to the project's manager Richard Savory.

The sports centre was demolished to make way for the new facility.

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Readers have been reciting their memories of the venue on Facebook.

Debby Emms and Steve Griffiths fondly recall "the roller disco on a Saturday night", with the latter remarking he "remember(s) it well".

Matt Deakin, who also recalled the roller disco, reminisced "having a drink by the bike shed" in the "good old days".

Mr Lapajne nostalgically refers to the place as "my second home growing up", adding "that bike shed could tell a few stories".

Debz Neale shares a more personal memory, commenting: "(I) first set eyes on my late husband there."

Ms James said: "I was receptionist there from the day it first opened.

"In fact we all started the week before to get it all ready for opening day."

Sonn's Bryan, looking a little further back, recalled when "it was just a field" and she used to "ride my horses over it".

Ian Westmacott said: "I worked there as a Rec Assistant for a few years from 1997 when Steve Brice was manager.

"I also met my future wife whilst working there she was working as the catering manager."

Clare-Star Knighton wrote: "Worked there for a few years, amazing fun.

"Oh the tales I could tell".

Mr Sheppard remembers a memorable music tour of the 1980s, called the Red Wedge, headlined by Captain Sensible and The Men They Couldn't Hang.

Dean Christian wrote: "That place was good back in the day."

Pam Render commented: "It's still good there now, just different."