The Amateur Boxing Gym Building Confidence in Bishop’s Stortford - Seb Scilly
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Seb Scilly is CEO of the Strongbox Charity, the organisation behind Strongbox Gym, a community boxing gym based in Twyford in central Bishop’s Stortford. Open for six months, the gym is already attracting a steady flow of people from across the town and beyond, offering affordable boxing and fitness in a welcoming environment.
In this conversation, Seb explains how the gym came to life after a long search for the right premises. The building itself had previously been badly damaged and needed major work, but with the help of volunteers, tradespeople and local support, it was transformed into a fully equipped training space with room for both fitness and competitive boxing.
The episode looks at both sides of the project. On one hand, Strongbox is a community gym offering children’s classes, women-only sessions, fitness classes and support for people who need extra encouragement. On the other, it is also an England Boxing registered club, giving local boxers a proper pathway into amateur competition. What comes through clearly is that the gym is not just about boxing. It is about discipline, confidence, community and giving people a place to grow.
Links
Website
https://www.strongboxgym.co.uk
Stortford Spotlight
Billboard in Jackson Square
“Be kind to all men and have a great Easter”
Seb’s message is a simple seasonal one, offering warmth and kindness to the wider community.
Secret Spot
Green Dot Café - https://www.greendotcafe.co.uk/
Seb highlights Green Dot Café in Hockerill for the coffee, the food and the fact there is something there for everyone, whether you are after a full meal or just a coffee and cake.
Local Legends
Volunteer sports coaches across Bishop’s Stortford
Seb gives a broad shoutout to the unpaid volunteer coaches across the town who help hold clubs and communities together through football, rugby, cricket, boxing and more.
Koru Gym - https://www.korugym.com/
He also highlights the team at Koru Gym, praising the community they have built and the support they offer through their strength and fitness sessions.
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