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Edinburgh Student's Sweet Fundraising Push for London Marathon Challenge

Edinburgh Leisure | Thursday 20th February 2025 8:16am

Edinburgh University student and lifeguard Alexandra Ogilvie is heating up her marathon fundraising efforts with a community bake sale at Leith Victoria Swim Centre on February 22nd, 2025. The event marks a key milestone in her journey to raise £2,000 for Edinburgh Leisure's Active Communities programme ahead of her London Marathon debut.

Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2024 - find out why Paul's joining Team Ageing Well on this walking challenge

Edinburgh Leisure | Wednesday 24th July 2024 12:02pm

Find out why Ageing Well Cycle Skills participant, Paul Kermack, is raising funds for Team Ageing Well and taking part in the Kiltwalk2024.

10 Ways Edinburgh Leisure Supports Care-Experienced Youth

Edinburgh Leisure | Monday 1st July 2024 0:05am

At Edinburgh Leisure, we are a charity dedicated to helping people stay active and well. Managing over 50 sports, leisure, and school facilities across the city, our mission is to create opportunities for everyone to get active and remain active. But our work goes beyond just providing facilities; through our Active Communities programme, we support 12,500 people annually who face the greatest barriers to getting active, including those affected by health conditions, disabilities, inequalities, and poverty. Among the groups we support are care-experienced children and young people (CECYP) and those struggling with mental health issues.

Keeping People Connected

Edinburgh Leisure | Tuesday 28th November 2023 10:00am

Edinburgh Leisure's Danceability is featured in the new 'Keeping Edinburgh' podcast which has recently launched for people across Edinburgh to help boost social connections across Scotland's capital.