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New Sports Reminiscence Club launching at Meadowbank seeks volunteers
Edinburgh Leisure | Thursday 20th February 2025 12:15pm
A new initiative that harnesses the power of sporting memories to tackle dementia, depression, and loneliness is seeking volunteers for a new club due to launch in Edinburgh. The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland (SMFS), in partnership with Edinburgh Leisure, will host weekly clubs at Meadowbank Sports Centre, offering older adults a chance to stay connected through their shared love of sport.
Teeing Up History: Edinburgh Leisure Scores Heritage Grant
Edinburgh Leisure | Tuesday 18th February 2025 8:09am
Edinburgh Leisure has secured a £500 grant from the Sporting Heritage Grants Programme, made possible by the players of the National Lottery and Heritage Fund to celebrate the city's remarkable golfing legacy.
Make a Splash: Edinburgh's Premier Diving Programme Expands
Kerry Teakle | Thursday 6th February 2025 6:05am
From Olympic aspirations to first-time divers, Edinburgh Leisure is expanding its prestigious diving programme at the Royal Commonwealth Pool. With 120 new spaces available from February 22nd, this marks an exciting return to pre-pandemic capacity and beyond.
Jumpstart Your Child's Fitness Journey: Edinburgh Leisure's Taster Week for Under 5s
Edinburgh Leisure | Wednesday 5th February 2025 8:00am
Encourage your pre-school child to get active from an early age by signing up for Play & Try coached activities. As the largest provider of sport and leisure facilities across the city, Edinburgh Leisure is well-placed to encourage your child to reach their full potential, help them build confidence, learn skills, and meet friends. Edinburgh Leisure is offering a taster week from 17th February – 21st February where new and existing customers can come and try coached activities for under 5s for £3.00 per session.
Lord Provost Celebrates Gracemount's National Award-Winning Success
Edinburgh Leisure | Thursday 30th January 2025 3:00pm
Edinburgh's Gracemount Leisure Centre, recently named Scotland's Centre of the Year at the prestigious ukactive awards, welcomed the Rt Hon Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge today to recognise their outstanding achievement in community fitness and wellbeing.