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Ageing Well The Nordic Way

Edinburgh Leisure | Tuesday 2nd July 2024 8:01am

Ageing Well is looking for participants interested in joining a new 6-week Beginner Introductory Nordic Walking course, which they will be introducing in August 2024.

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.

A Vintage Tea for A Vintage Building

Edinburgh Leisure | Tuesday 25th June 2024 8:00am

One of Edinburgh Leisure’s five Victorian pools, Leith Victoria Swim Centre, is celebrating 125 years of ‘serving’ the city of Edinburgh with a Bake-Off on Friday, 28th June, with everyone invited to join in the festivities.

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.

Edinburgh Leisure is Seriously Social

Edinburgh Leisure | Friday 24th May 2024 8:26am

Edinburgh Leisure is serious about doing social good and adding social value to people’s lives and will be marking the first ever Seriously Social Week in May as part of a national campaign that showcases the work of charities, like theirs, putting people above profit, connecting communities, and helping people to become healthier, happier and more creative, regardless of age or ability.