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
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
AquaDash coming to Commonwealth Pool
Coming soon to the Royal Commonwealth Pool, a new inflatable assault course on water. Do you dare do the Dash? The very first in Scotland, the AquaDash, is Edinburgh Leisure’s new inflatable playground on water, perfect for all fun-seekers aged 6 years plus. Continue reading Dare you do the Dash?
The regeneration of Edinburgh’s Meadowbank has taken another step forward with planning applications submitted on Friday. Continue reading Meadowbank redevelopment moves forward
Edinburgh Leisure is looking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic and reliable young people aged 16-24 years old, who have a passion for sport for their next Positive Destinations course. Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure Seeks Young People Looking for A Positive Destination
Edinburgh Leisure is looking to recruit individuals with a passion for coaching to help support the growth of their successful gymnastics programme at various venues throughout Edinburgh Leisure. Continue reading A springboard to success with Edinburgh Leisure
The number of gym goers using Edinburgh Leisure fitness facilities has increased by 10.1% since the 2014 Commonwealth Games, new Freedom of Information data has revealed – and the organisation has seen a 70% increase in take up over ten years. Continue reading Local MSP praises healthy Edinburgh Leisure figures
A come and try session for para-climbers is being held at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena this evening from 7-9pm. Organised by Climb Scotland and the EICA, this will be the first get together for the Scottish Paraclimbing Club, who will be running the ‘Come and Try Paraclimbing’ session. Continue reading Para-climbing Call to The Wall
Meadowbank’s race is run …
After a run of almost 50 years, Edinburgh’s Meadowbank Stadium is almost at the finishing line as preparations are put in place to shut its doors this Sunday for the last time. Continue reading Farewell, old friend: Meadowbank closes it’s doors for final time
A new care home in Edinburgh has donated £200 to an exercise programme supporting vulnerable adults in the community at risk of having a fall. David Holbrook, customer relations manager at Lauder Lodge on Wakefield Avenue, presented Steady Steps, part of Edinburgh Leisure, with the donation as part of its commitment to keeping older people staying active in later life. Continue reading Care Home steps up to get people on their feet
