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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.
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.
Edinburgh Leisure celebrates its unsung heroes
Edinburgh Leisure | Monday 3rd June 2024 0:05am
As the nation celebrates National Volunteer Week (Monday, 3rd – Sunday, 9th June), Edinburgh Leisure will be holding a thank you on Thursday, 6th June at Meadowbank Sports Centre for their unsung heroes and their unwavering commitment and all they do to help create a more active and healthier city.