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December has arrived and with it the season of shopping, eating, drinking, partying and … exercise! (Eh? – Ed)
That’s right, December may traditionally be the month physical activity levels drop (unless you count dodgy dancing) but actually this could be the most magical time of the year to keep fit, according to the experts at Edinburgh Leisure.
Edinburgh Leisure, the not-for-profit company, which manages over 30 fitness venues across the capital, has launched its seasonal promotion 12 Days of Fitness with the aim of encouraging people to stay active in December.
The 12 Days of Fitness promotion offers 12 consecutive days of membership for only £12 any time in December. Passes go on sale on 1 December and are available from any of the many Edinburgh Leisure venues across the city.
As the promotion includes unlimited access to all Edinburgh Leisure’s gyms, swimming pools (excluding the Turkish Baths at Portobello Swim Centre), fitness classes and even the EICA:Ratho, this represents excellent value for money.
The promotion is timely as experts advise exercise is one of the best ways to reduce stress, minimise hangovers, fight colds and beat the winter blues – as well as shaping up for your Hogmanay party outfit.
Furthermore, it can be a brilliant way to get one step ahead of New Year fitness plans – that first trip back to the gym in January will be far easier and the promotion gives you the opportunity to try out Edinburgh Leisure venues.
David McLean, Fitness Manager at Edinburgh Leisure, said: “When everybody is busy getting in the Christmas mood, and it’s cold outside, it’s understandable fitness slips down the priority list for many people.
“What we advise is to keep enjoying some physical activity – just lower the intensity level if that’s how you feel. Or try something new and fun like Sh’bam or just enjoy a gentle swim and sauna. Any activity will help you keep healthy at this time of year.
“There are countless benefits to staying active in the festive season, and if you remain in the habit of visiting our leisure centres. it’s much easier to step up the pace come January.”
For further information about Edinburgh Leisure venues and services and the 12 Days of Fitness promotion visit www.edinburghleisure.co.uk
Ho Ho Ho! Christmas is just around the corner and the Edinburgh Leisure elves have been busy planning some festive fun across Scrambles, Clambers and Tumbles’ soft plays.
With fun-filled parties, a glittering grotto, an action-packed pantomime and much more, there’s something that will bring some festive cheer to all age groups:
Clambers at the Royal Commonwealth Pool
Santa’s Grotto
Visit Santa in his enchanting grotto at Clambers at the Royal Commonwealth Pool Party Room, where children will make their own reindeer dust, write a letter to Santa and finish with their Santa visit where they will receive a gift.*
Date: 17th and 18th December
Time: 10am – 4pm (30 minute slots)
Cost: £6.00 per child (£2.50 for under 1’s)
Who: 0-10 years
*Clambers will operate as normal
Clambers Christmas Party
Christmas bells will be jingling and the elves will be singing as Edinburgh Leisure invite the little ones to join in their Christmas party, jam packed with festive fun, including a disco, face-painting, gingerbread decorating, arts and crafts and of course, a visit from Santa, who present each child with a gift.
There will also be prizes for the best dressed.
Date: 21st and 22nd December
Time: 4pm-6pm
Cost: £11.50 (under 1’s £5.00)
Who: 0-10 years
Tumbles at Portobello
Tumbles Christmas Party
Two hours to burn off some Christmas excitement in Tumbles’ soft play at Portobello, plus a disco to boogie on down to and lots of festive party food. Not only that, the man in red will be there with a present for every child.
Date: Sunday 11th December
Time: 3pm-5pm
Cost: £11.50
Who: 0-10 years.
New Christmas Craftivator – NEW for 2016
Struggling to find the time to get the last of your Christmas shopping done? Drop the kids off at Edinburgh Leisure for a morning or afternoon full of crafts and soft play to allow time to blitz those last minute tasks.
Date: 23rd Dec (9-12pm or 1-4pm) and 24th Dec (9-12pm)
Cost: £10 (includes snack)
Who: P1 – P7
Scrambles at EICA: Ratho
Dick Whittington Panto
Caplin Gold Pantos will be presenting an afternoon filled full of fun, sing-a-long songs and comedy, as children are taken on the magical adventures of Dick Whittington; one not to be missed.
Date: 23rd December
Time 1-3pm and 3.30-5.30pm
Cost: Under 2yrs free
Single ticket £7.50
Family ticket 2 adults & 2 children £26
Who: The whole family
Breakfast and lunch with Santa
The children’s eyes will light up with delight as Santa joins them for breakfast or lunch and listens to their Christmas wishes before presenting them with a gift. After they eat, Santa will join in some festive party games before they finish with a relaxing story about Christmas.
Breakfast:
Date: 24th Dec
Time: 9.30am – 11.00am
Cost: £12.95
Who: 0-7 years
Lunch:
Date: 24th Dec
Time: 12.30-2.00pm
Cost: £12.95
Who: 0-7 years
Book now!
Booking is advised. Call or visit reception at the individual venues to book your tickets.
Clambers, Royal Commonwealth Pool – Telephone: 0131 667 7211
Scrambles, EICA:Ratho – Telephone: 0131 333 6333
Tumbles, Portobello – Telephone: 0131 669 0878
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Forget penny for the guy, Edinburgh Leisure has reduced their normal joining fee to just 1p on any of their fitness, swim, gym, class and climb memberships meaning there’s no excuse not to get fit and lose those extra pounds in time for Christmas!
The offer is available from Friday, 28 October until Sunday, 6 November.
As everyone is different and needs to find their own way to a healthy and active life, Edinburgh Leisure offers a range of different membership options to suit everyone offers a range of memberships from swim, gym and fitness class only to full monthly memberships. By offering different types of membership, it lets people match activity preferences to their pocket.
With 30+ venues offering 1 climbing centre, 3 soft-plays, 6 golf courses, 10 swimming pools, 15 gyms, 23 tennis courts, 140 pitches and 700+ fitness classes per week, Edinburgh Leisure is the ‘biggest club in town’ providing the widest range of fitness classes, state of the art facilities and community based programmes across the capital.
To join, visit your nearest Edinburgh Leisure venue or visit www.edinburghleisure.co.uk and sign up online.
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New weekly soft play sessions for children with additional special needs
Edinburgh Leisure believes that play is for everyone and that some children and families may need more support than others to get active and stay active … so they are introducing a specific soft play session for children with additional support needs.
The sessions will take place every Wednesday from 9am-10am at Clambers at the Royal Commonwealth Pool.
These sessions have been specifically designed to provide an inclusive service and will be appropriate for families of children with additional support needs including autism, cerebral palsy, sight and hearing impairments, global developmental delay, and genetic disorders.
Clambers offers opportunities for all children to have an amazing adventure with carefully designed baby, toddler and junior zones. There’s a comfortable café with uninterrupted views serving quality coffee with tasty and healthy treats for both parents and children.
Sessions cost £1.10 for children aged 0-11 months, £4.20 for children aged 12 months – 3 years, £5.20 for children aged 4 years and up. Siblings without additional support needs are very welcome to attend the sessions too.
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