Edinburgh Leisure

Our Active Communities programme supports around 12,500 people every year to lead healthier, happier and more active lives. This includes people from all backgrounds, ages and stages of life – whether they’re care experienced, active in later life or living with a disability. Find out more about our Active Communities programme https://lnkd.in/e99hM9mk #SportForAll

Lifeguard/Leisure Attendants Recruitment Open Day - Tuesday 5th November🛟 Dreaming of a fun, active, and rewarding role? Dive into your next adventure at our Open Day! We’re on the hunt for enthusiastic, energetic, and friendly individuals to join our Lifeguard/Leisure Attendant team - and it could be you! Why attend? • Guaranteed interview on the day • No experience needed • We offer a fantastic reward package • Join the team that inspires Edinburgh to be active Find out more and book your interview today https://lnkd.in/eiPQ6J5t

In 2018, Craiglockhart Tennis Centre received £100,000 from Lottery Funding via sportscotland to go towards the development of our outdoor tennis courts. This funding served up six new all-weather outdoor courts, including a centre court which now has capacity to host major tournaments and accommodate spectators. As @nationallottery celebrate their 30th birthday, we're recognising the impact they have on communities and how they have supported us to deliver sporting opportunities across Edinburgh. #NationalLottery30

Today is World Menopause Day, raising awareness of the Menopause and aiming to help improve women's health and wellbeing. Regular physical activity provides a variety of benefits which help ease the menopause symptoms. Swipe below to read five top tips to help you be more active during the Menopause. Whether you're going through it yourself or know someone who is, share these tips to help make a positive impact on your and your loved one’s health and wellbeing during menopause.

We are pleased to introduce our new Volunteer Strategy for 2024-2027! This strategy outlines our commitment to growing our volunteer programme over the next three years. The strategy focuses on enhancing the volunteer experience, expanding opportunities to make volunteering accessible to all and strengthening our ties within the Edinburgh community. Visit our volunteer page to learn more https://lnkd.in/etJ2tnC5

Over 75 participants walked 5, 11 or 21 miles in support of Edinburgh Leisure’s Ageing Well project and raised over £16,500. This project helps older adults in our communities stay active and connected in later life. Thank you to everyone who walked, raised funds, and donated! Support more older people in Edinburgh to take part in Ageing Well https://lnkd.in/ewx97taX

@nationallottery are turning 30 and we're celebrating with them as they've been a Game Changer for us! In 2019, @Edinburgh_CC received £5million from Lottery Funding via @sportscotland for the redevelopment of Meadowbank Sports Centre. The funding allowed the City of Edinburgh Council to build a state-of-the-art community sports centre, which opened in July 2022 and has delivered physical activity, sport and wellbeing to the local community since. We're very grateful for the National Lottery and are delighted to be celebrating their 30th Anniversary with them! #NationalLottery30

Nominations are open for new Honourees to be added to the Wall of Honour at Meadowbank Sports Centre. The wall honours members of the public who have made significant contributions to Meadowbank's legacy as a sport venue and community facility, with over 45 people honoured on the Wall, including sporting heroes and coaches. The City of Edinburgh Council have opened nominations to continue to pay tribute to honourees as the 50+ years of Meadowbank sporting legacy continues. Find out more about the nominations here https://lnkd.in/e8AeVhj6

We are committed to supporting more people in Edinburgh living in poverty and affected by inequalities to keep active, but we can’t do this alone and need your support. Help us #ChallengePoverty by: 1. Connecting with us: Share our Get Active Card, which offers people living on a low-income off-peak access to Edinburgh Leisure facilities for only £10 per month https://lnkd.in/ekAx6Dzz 2. Volunteering with us: Join us as a volunteer to support more people experiencing poverty and inequalities to enjoy the life-changing benefits of living an active and healthy lifestyle. 3. Supporting us: Make physical activity and wellbeing a possibility for the people in your community by donating to our Active Communities programme.

At Edinburgh Leisure, we are on a mission to ensure that everyone can enjoy the benefits of regular physical activity, wherever they’re at in life. We offer a range of support to enable people living on a low income to be active and improve their health and wellbeing without worrying about the cost. 👨👩👧👦Our Community Access Programme works with over 200 voluntary sector partners to support some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the city to be active with us. 💪Our Get Active Card offers people living on a low income off-peak access to Edinburgh Leisure facilities for £10/month. 🏋️♀️Our Junior Membership gives under 18s access to all our gyms, pools, fitness classes, golf courses & climbing arena for £14.99/month. 🤗Our Carer’s Card allows a carer to book into an activity alongside an Edinburgh Leisure customer at no additional cost to the carer. Find out more about our programmes https://lnkd.in/e99hM9mk #ChallengePoverty