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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.
Hit the Ground Running with Edinburgh Leisure's Winter Pass
Edinburgh Leisure | Monday 18th November 2024 9:35am
Channel your inner winter Olympian and race ahead of the New Year fitness rush with Edinburgh Leisure's new Winter Pass initiative. Designed for both seasoned athletes and beginners alike, this limited-time offer brings the thrill of winter sports energy to your fitness journey.
Edinburgh Leisure's Festive Gymnastics Spectacular – It’s a Balancing Act
Edinburgh Leisure | Tuesday 5th November 2024 12:05pm
Tickets are now available for Edinburgh Leisure’s 18th annual Festive Gymnastics Display, where more than 800 gymnasts and cheerleaders from six Edinburgh Leisure venues, plus guest clubs, will come together to dazzle audiences at Meadowbank Sports Centre on Sunday, 24 November 2024.
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,