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Jane recommends becoming a Swim Buddy
Former podiatrist and librarian, retiree Jane Dey moved to Edinburgh from Tunbridge Wells in Kent in 2020, with her partner, looking for a new adventure.
She’s embracing all that Edinburgh has to offer saying...
Lack of teachers leads to cancellation of swimming lessons
Edinburgh pools have cut the number of weekly swimming lessons amid challenges hiring new instructors.
A councillor said he was concerned about the impact it would have the development of young people who already missed...
Edinburgh Leisure helping out with a moneysaving campaign
In for a penny to lose the pounds
With the rising cost of living, Edinburgh Leisure is running their ‘penny campaign’ reducing their joining fee to just a penny on their fitness, gym, class, swim...
Edinburgh Leisure – new membership with no joining fees
Edinburgh Leisure kicks off their latest membership campaign
In these cash-strapped times, Edinburgh Leisure begins their latest membership campaign, with a no-joining-fee offer, encouraging you to join the city’s biggest club in town.
New members joining...
Weekly club at Edinburgh Leisure keeping older people active
Tackling dementia, depression and loneliness through the power of sport
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland (SMFS) in partnership with Edinburgh Leisure will run a weekly club, supporting older adults to stay active, connected within their local community, and...
Meadowbank Sports Centre – a different view
The new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened this week with little in the way of fanfare. That is being kept for later when the council plans an official opening.
Holmes Miller, the Glasgow based...
On your marks….Meadowbank will open in July
The new Meadowbank Sports Centre will eventually open on 19 July, following delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and snagging of the new building following completion.
The Edinburgh Leisure team are about to move...
Sports clubs want to know when Meadowbank will open
Sports clubs in Edinburgh are growing increasingly frustrated at the council as they are yet to be told when the new Meadowbank Sports Centre will open.
The City of Edinburgh Council, which has been handed...
New Nordic Walking course available in Portobello – join now
Edinburgh Leisure's Ageing Well is looking for participants interested in joining a new Nordic Walking course, which they will be introducing in early spring.
The project is run in partnership with NHS Lothian and delivers...
Finance & Resources Committee will examine reduction in income during the pandemic
The council's Finance & Resources Committee meets on Thursday to examine the council's position two years after the pandemic began.
Councillors will hear that there was a reduction of £8 million in parking charges...
Edinburgh Leisure is hiring now
Looking for a change of career in the new year?
Have you got what it takes? If you’re looking for a career change or searching for a new role, are passionate about sport, good...
A year of change ahead for Edinburgh Leisure
by June Peebles, CEO, Edinburgh Leisure
2020 was memorable (for all the wrong reasons) and 2021 proved to be equally memorable as we continued to navigate our way through this pandemic. Coronavirus just keeps...
Edinburgh Leisure joins Hey Girls in ending period poverty
Edinburgh Leisure has joined forces with award winning Scottish community interest company and social enterprise, Hey Girls to provide free period products to customers.
A range of sustainable products including tampons and period pads...
Edinburgh Leisure have a Christmas gift for you
Edinburgh Leisure urge Edinburgh residents to boost their immunity, manage stress, and put themselves first for a change. Their message is that if you gift yourself their 12 Days of Fitness package, it will...
Soft play to start off an active lifestyle
It’s never too early to start getting active and Edinburgh Leisure’s Young Explorer soft play membership shows your young people the way.
Inspire children to get the active habit with Edinburgh Leisure’s Young Explorer soft-play...
Edinburgh Leisure want you to turn small change into big changes
Will you be in for a penny?
Turn your small change into big changes when you join Edinburgh Leisure with a reduced joining fee of just 1p.
The offer is available from Monday, 25 October...
Edinburgh Leisure looking for three new board members
The charity, Edinburgh Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure trusts which runs the council-owned gyms and swimming pools in the city is looking for three new board members.
The new appointees will support...
Edinburgh Leisure had a summer of fun for families
Thanks to funding from The City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh Leisure were able to bring back a summer of fun safely to their venues across this city and supported 126 children and families living...
Helping Edinburgh Leisure with a new app
Sustainably - round up your small change for charity
Edinburgh Leisure have signed up with Sustainably, the app which enables you to support your favourite causes when you shop.
Donating to charity has never been easier or...
Edinburgh Leisure has a passport to summer fun for your young people
A passport to summer fun is on offer from Edinburgh Leisure.
While Covid-19 travel restrictions mean that many of us will be staying at home this year, Edinburgh Leisure has their own passport for a...
Get a summer pass from Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Leisure have everything you need for a sport-filled summer.
Don’t let the delay to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions stop you getting active this summer. If the Euros and Wimbledon are inspiring you...
Edinburgh Leisure wants to keep you active – even in your old age
Ageing Well and Keeping Active
The award-winning project, Ageing Well, run by Edinburgh Leisure in partnership with NHS Lothian will be starting two new activities in July, to support people to become, and remain active...
Edinburgh Leisure’s AquaDash is back – but more extreme than ever
Thrill seekers slide this way
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a new extreme element to AquaDash, its inflatable playground on water at the Royal Commonwealth Pool when it reopens on Saturday, 26 June 2021. Bookings...
Edinburgh Leisure new membership offers no joining fee
Spring into summer with an offer from Edinburgh Leisure
With Edinburgh Leisure’s gyms, pools, fitness classes and climbing arena open, they are encouraging you to spring into summer with an enticing no-joining-fee offer. At a...
Podcast – Edinburgh Leisure – back exercising together
Edinburgh Leisure’s Chief Executive, June Peebles, welcomed the First Minister’s announcement earlier in the week.
This means that the Edinburgh-based leisure operator can finally welcome customers again for indoor fitness classes, gym classes, adult...
Edinburgh Leisure is ready for you on Monday
Edinburgh Leisure’s Chief Executive, June Peebles, has welcomed the First Minister’s announcement on Tuesday which means that leisure centres can reopen again, after being closed for almost four months.
The charity is responsible...
Stay Active this New Year
by June Peebles CEO of Edinburgh Leisure
Last year was one many of us weren’t sad to see the back of. Covid-19 stopped everyone in their tracks – introducing so many changes and uncertainty...
Stay healthy this New Year with Edinburgh Leisure
Wave goodbye to 2020 and start the new year healthier and stronger with a little help from your friends and Edinburgh Leisure.
New members joining from 1-31 January 2021, will get one month free.
Due to...
Edinburgh Leisure – open for golf and tennis
Following The Scottish Government's advice that the whole country is in Level Four restrictions since Boxing Day, Edinburgh Leisure had to change its plans.
Most of their staff will be back on furlough from...
Warrender Baths closing on Christmas Eve for nine months
Iconic Victorian pool closing for major investment
One of Edinburgh’s iconic Victorian pools, Warrender Swim Centre, home to the Warrender Baths Club which is said to be the oldest, most famous and most successful swimming club in...
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