Supporting young people to make positive Choices for Life

Police Scotland has been working in partnership with ‘Open All Hours’ (OAHs), a physical activity youth-work provision to deliver a series of events, ‘Choices for Life’, promoting healthier lifestyle choices for young people. Continue reading Supporting young people to make positive Choices for Life

Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?

An adult tennis charity event, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Advantage, a disability programme operating within Edinburgh, will take place at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre on Thursday, 22 March from 7:00-9.30pm. Continue reading Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?

Edinburgh Leisure: reopening plans following extreme weather

With Lothian buses back on (albeit on a Sunday service) and the Met Office’s weather warning downgraded to a yellow alert, Edinburgh Leisure has taken the decision for the majority of our venues to open today, Saturday, 3 March, with the following exceptions: Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure: reopening plans following extreme weather

On Yer Bike – New Ageing Well bike course starts next month

For those older adults looking to get back in the saddle again, Ageing Well will be starting a new 11-week cycling course, where participants can develop those dormant skills in a relaxed and social atmosphere with like-minded companions. Continue reading On Yer Bike – New Ageing Well bike course starts next month

Awards for Edinburgh Leisure lifesavers

Four Royal Commonwealth Pool staff have been awarded the prestigious Meritorious Lifeguard Award by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK). On the day that sees the launch of the Scotland Drowning Prevention Strategy, the Edinburgh Leisure staff team were presented with their awards by RLSS UK’s CEO Di Steer at the Royal Commonwealth Pool on Dalkeith Road.  Continue reading Awards for Edinburgh Leisure lifesavers