Young Ambassadors win funding to host a family fun day of sport

Join in a free physical activity and sport event at the Meadows on Friday afternoon, 14 September, hosted by young people for young people. Continue reading Young Ambassadors win funding to host a family fun day of sport

New Edinburgh project supports people with dementia to be more active and healthy

A new project, Movement for Memories, will support people living with dementia and their carers to become or remain physically active in Edinburgh. This work is supported with funding from the Life Changes Trust.  The Trust is funded by the Big Lottery. Continue reading New Edinburgh project supports people with dementia to be more active and healthy

Edinburgh Leisure offers a passport to summer fun

With the summer holidays fast approaching, why not set your child up for a summer challenge by taking part in Edinburgh Leisure’s ‘Summer Swim Passport’? Not only will the children be keeping active and trying new challenges, but they could win a month’s free swimming for the family. Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure offers a passport to summer fun

Queen’s Award for Ageing Well

Edinburgh project Ageing Well, which promotes healthy lifestyles for older adults in the capital who are inactive, has been awarded a prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the ‘MBE’ for volunteer groups.

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Winners of the 2018 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service announced

A record 250 voluntary groups from across the UK will today receive a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for their work in their communities. Among them are the volunteers from the Scottish Seabird Centre at North Berwick and two Edinburgh organisations: Ageing Well volunteers (above) and LINKnet Mentoring, who provide advice and guidance to BME people. Continue reading Winners of the 2018 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service announced

Springboard to success: gymnastics coaching with Edinburgh Leisure

Edinburgh Leisure is looking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic and reliable young people aged 16-24 years old, who have a passion for gymnastics and sport for the next Positive Destinations In2Gymnastics course. Continue reading Springboard to success: gymnastics coaching with Edinburgh Leisure