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Sporting Memories Club Seeks Volunteers to Support Older Adults Through Sport
Edinburgh Leisure | Tuesday 17th December 2024 9:50am
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland (SMFS) and Edinburgh Leisure are calling for volunteers to help launch a new weekly club that tackles depression, dementia, and loneliness through the power of sport. The proposed Sporting Memories Club would be based at Meadowbank, with plans to start in the new year, pending volunteer support.
‘Bould’ Over - Edinburgh Climbing Arena Elevates Experience with New World-Class Bouldering Facilities
Edinburgh Leisure | Saturday 7th December 2024 10:00am
The wait is finally over as the new bouldering facilities at Edinburgh Leisure’s flagship climbing arena at Ratho open on Saturday, 7 December 2024. The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena received £100,000 towards bouldering redevelopment to improve opportunities to progress at all levels of the sport and was made possible from sportscotland’s Sport Facilities Fund and National Lottery Players, who raise £30 million each week for good causes across the UK.
Rising Boxing Star Lee McGregor Prepares for Career-Defining Moment at Meadowbank Sports Centre
Edinburgh Leisure | Thursday 5th December 2024 12:02pm
Scottish boxer Lee McGregor is gearing up for the biggest fight of his career at the state-of-the-art Meadowbank Sports Centre, ahead of his upcoming bout on the high-profile Tyson Fury – Oleksandr Usyk world title rematch undercard in Saudi Arabia on 21 December.
National Lottery Players' Contribution to Hundreds of Scotland's Sport Facilities Tops £130m
Edinburgh Leisure | Wednesday 20th November 2024 11:07am
National Lottery players are continuing to have a seismic impact on Scotland’s sporting infrastructure, helping build hundreds of sports venues, providing jobs in the sector and allowing hundreds of thousands of Scots to take part in sport. Since The National Lottery began in 1994, 857 sport facilities projects have received National Lottery funding through sportscotland, the national agency for sport.
New Dedicated ASN Soft Play Sessions To Launch at Edinburgh's Royal Commonwealth Pool
Edinburgh Leisure | Tuesday 19th November 2024 8:00am
Edinburgh Leisure, the city’s largest sports and leisure provider, is introducing specialised Additional Support Needs (ASN) sessions at its Clambers soft play facility, marking a significant step toward inclusive recreational opportunities for all families in the capital. Starting Tuesday, December 3, 2024, dedicated ASN sessions will run weekly from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the Royal Commonwealth Pool, chosen specifically for its central location and accessible parking facilities.