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New board appointments at Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Leisure | Monday 4th November 2024 11:00am
The charity Edinburgh Leisure, which runs over 50 sports and leisure facilities across the Scottish capital, has made three new board appointments. Welcoming Malcolm Reid as the new Chair, to replace Scott Haldane who is stepping down after a successful term on the board; Lorna Darrie (health), who is replacing Colin Mumford who has stepped down after four very successful terms (12 years); and Stephanie Anne Harris (sport) to the Board, Edinburgh Leisure’s Chief Executive, Jen Holland said: “Edinburgh Leisure is delighted to welcome our new Board members. A key element of Edinburgh Leisure’s governance is having a non-executive Board of Directors, who have the collective responsibility of directing Edinburgh Leisure, ensuring we operate in accordance with our Memorandum and Articles of Association and meet all our legal responsibilities. We’re so fortunate to work with this Board of Directors, who come from various industries, businesses and specialisms and willingly give their time and business brains,
New volunteer strategy launched for city’s biggest sport and leisure provider
Edinburgh Leisure | Friday 18th October 2024 0:05am
Edinburgh Leisure, the city’s largest provider of sports and leisure services across the Scottish capital has launched a new Volunteer Strategy for 2024-2027. Volunteers are the heart of Edinburgh Leisure’s Active Communities programme. Their 187 dedicated volunteers make a huge impact, making it possible to deliver over 160 health and wellbeing classes each week, supporting over 12,500 to be active and well.
New pop-up exhibition opens at the Commie as part of Edinburgh 900 celebrations
Edinburgh Leisure | Monday 7th October 2024 7:00am
As part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations, Edinburgh Leisure, the largest sports and leisure facilities provider across the city has launched a new pop-up exhibition at the Royal Commonwealth Pool. Celebrating Edinburgh’s legacy of health and fitness, discover how Edinburgh Leisure continues to inspire and support active lifestyles across the city.
Helping people experiencing poverty to live active healthy lives
Edinburgh Leisure | Wednesday 2nd October 2024 1:00pm
As the UK gets ready for Challenge Poverty Week (Monday, 7th October to Sunday,13th October 2024), Edinburgh Leisure, the largest provider of sports and leisure facilities across the city, is working in local communities to support more people living in poverty and affected by inequalities to be active and well.
Be quick off the mark to experience Edinburgh’s newest hybrid gym and Hyrox training club
Edinburgh Leisure | Friday 27th September 2024 4:00pm
Edinburgh Leisure, the biggest sports and leisure provider across the city, is revolutionising the fitness arena with the opening of a new hybrid gym and official Hyrox Affiliate Training Club in Edinburgh.