Tag: Edinburgh Leisure
What’s on – Edinburgh Leisure’s Annual Gymnastics Display
Tickets go on sale on 14 November 2016 for the Annual Gymnastics Display organised by Edinburgh Leisure at Meadowbank Sports Centre.
Gymnastics Development Officer Laura Nimmo said: "Gymnastics and trampolining are a great way to provide...
Edinburgh Leisure takes on sports facilities at two city schools
The Council has transferred new sports facilities at the two newest Edinburgh schools to Edinburgh Leisure who say they were ready for their second school, the brand new Portobello High School at the beginning of this month.
This will be run as a ‘Community...
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Leisure come out top at 2016 VIBES Awards
Two of our biggest Edinburgh companies have been recognised today as champions of business sustainability at the 17th annual VIBES awards. (VIBES stands for Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland which is...
Find out more about Edinburgh Leisure’s Looked After and Active programme
Edinburgh Leisure's Looked After and Active programme offers free access to their facilities for certain children in the city who most need it. This scheme was started in 2012 when Edinburgh Leisure got funding...
Get fit with Edinburgh Leisure – joining fee reduced to just a penny!
Get fit for less with Edinburgh Leisure.
Forget saving a penny for the guy, Edinburgh Leisure has reduced their normal joining fee to just 1p on any of their fitness, swim, gym, class and climb...
Get your tickets for the biggest fireworks display in town this month!
This year is likely to be the last year that Edinburgh Leisure can stage the fireworks display at Meadowbank Stadium before it is redeveloped, so get your tickets now for the biggest fireworks display...
Children’s soft play sessions for those with additional support needs
The city body which aims to get everyone moving, Edinburgh Leisure, believes that play is for everyone and that some children and families may need more support than others to get active and stay...
Pre-school Jump and Dive classes at the Royal Commonwealth Pool
Coaching will begin on 26 October for pre-school children who need to build their confidence in the pool.
Edinburgh Leisure is launching their new class for children between 3 and 5 years old called , ‘Jump and Dive’.
The...
Children’s art competition celebrating Drumbrae Leisure Centre relaunch
Edinburgh children took part in ActiveArt competition celebrating the refurbishment of Drumbae Leisure Centre last Monday, 3 October 2016.
In ActiveArt entrants were asked to create a colourful A4 picture illustrating their favourite way of being active. They could choose...
Put your feet up with Edinburgh Leisure
While your little ones are occupied and active, parents and carers can put their feet up. (although we are sure there are other opportunities for the older generation to get active too - but...
Edinburgh Leisure invite you and your little ones to join them on Friday
If your child has bags of energy to burn off – then join Edinburgh Leisure for a FREE Born to Move Roadshow at Meadowbank Sports Centre on Friday, 30 September 2016.
Born to Move is...
Diver Peter Heatly honoured at the Royal Commonwealth Pool
A Commonwealth Games medallist and Edinburgh sportsman has been honoured with a memorial plaque and a meeting room dedicated to him at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh.
Sir Peter Heatly died aged 91 in September last year....
The Commie gym has been refurbished – so what are you waiting for?
The gym at the Royal Commonwealth Pool has had a refurbishment, and they have some really innovative new equipment!
The refurbishment at the Royal Commonwealth Pool’s gym includes brand new state of the art equipment (cardiovascular and strength equipment)...
Get fit like never before this summer
The summer is now really here, all the Edinburgh festivals are just about to start with the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival this week and the Olympics round the corner. You will need lots...
Five things you need to know today
Edinburgh Leisure want you to JOIN IN!
Blind and partially sighted people to join Edinburgh Riding tomorrow
Breakfast ice-cream proves popular for Mackies
New coffee shop for New Waverley
Ian Murray mentions Contalmaison...
Get in lane to get fit with Edinburgh Leisure
App-ealing to those who want to use swimming as part of their fitness programme, Edinburgh Leisure is piloting ‘Lane Fit,’ which is their new lane only swimming sessions. And the best way to book...
Portobello Swim Centre gym to close for a fortnight
On Thursday 30 June the gym at Portobello Swim Centre will close for two weeks to allow the area to be refurbished. While the rest of the Swim Centre will remain open, regular gym...
Swimming training at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre – with an Olympian swimmer!
Edinburgh Leisure are offering you the opportunity to train with an Olympian and learn to swim like a pro
Former Olympian and Scottish Commonwealth Games swimmer, David Carry will be leading the ‘Speedo Dive In’ event...
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EU Referendum
Meadowbank Sports Centre closed today
Royal Highland Show 2016
Terry Gilliam's Time Bandits tonight!
Consultation on Old Town and New Town
Yes it has finally arrived. The day when you cast your...
Countdown to the summer holidays – Edinburgh Leisure has the answer
If you are looking for some way to entertain your children over the summer then have a look at the summer programme that Edinburgh Leisure have put together for you.
First of all on 1...
Meadowbank Sports Centre closed 23-25 June – alternative arrangements here
Meadowbank Sports Centre will be temporarily closed for the events taking place from 23 – 25 June, meaning that some areas of Meadowbank will be closed prior and following the events for set...
Edinburgh Leisure are running classes for new mums (and dads!)
Although this class is called 'Mums on the Run' the activity is aimed at all new parents with buggies.
Edinburgh Leisure is launching the class at several Edinburgh Leisure venues from Monday, 20 June. Aimed at new parents with a...
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Edinburgh Leisure have your summer holiday activities planned
Gung-Ho! at The Meadows
Summer of Golf in the City
Let's Get Edinburgh Online
Yoga for Alzheimer's
Thinking ahead to the summer holidays? They start with...
Edinburgh Leisure fires the starting gun on Mums on the Run
Edinburgh Leisure is offering a new exercise programme, ‘Mums on the Run’, designed specifically for new mums with buggies.
The sessions will be launching at various Edinburgh Leisure venues from Monday, 20 June. These classes...
Edinburgh Leisure want young people to join in a summer of sport
With the Olympics just around the corner, Edinburgh Leisure will be inspiring the young people of Edinburgh to try out a variety of sports and games in the Meadows on Friday, 1 July, plus...
Edinburgh Leisure launches programme to help cancer patients
At the Royal Commonwealth Pool this morning there was so much energy in the air you would have been forgiven for not realising that some of the exercise class are going through cancer treatment.
The...
Edinburgh Leisure staff raising money for swimming lessons
Ten staff from Edinburgh Leisure jumped in to help raise money to fund essential swimming lessons for children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Edinburgh. Children from Stanwell Primary School came down to Leith Victoria Swim...
Edinburgh Leisure staff raising funds for swimming lessons
Ten staff from Edinburgh Leisure are jumping in to help raise money to fund essential swimming lessons for children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Edinburgh.
The staff will be taking part in the inaugural ’10 x...
Newest attraction at Edinburgh International Climbing Arena opens on Friday
A new ‘action attraction’, first pioneered in New Zealand, is set to launch at Edinburgh’s International Climbing Arena (EICA): Ratho on Good Friday (25 March 2016).
Suitable for anyone from 4 to 84 years and...
Edinburgh Leisure response to Meadowbank camera incident
Following the widely reported incident of a camera in a changing room at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh Leisure have provided an update to reassure the public about the safety of their venues.
Initially it was...