Leading sports provider receives new funding for dementia programme

Leading sports provider receives new funding for dementia programme

Edinburgh Leisure, the city’s leading sports and leisure provider, has received a significant grant from the Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity Fund to support their dementia programme. Funded by Age Scotland’s About Dementia project in partnership with the Scottish Government, Edinburgh Leisure has received £19,800 to support their Movement for…

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Strut Your Stuff at a Super Saturday Fitness Festival

Edinburgh Leisure is pumping up the volume with their first festival of fitness classes at Meadowbank Sports Centre on Saturday, 4th May 2024. The Super Saturday Fitness Class Festival will be an opportunity to try over 15 different fitness classes on a Super Saturday Workout like no other. You can…

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EICA:Ratho Bouldering Facility Benefits from sportscotland Investment

Edinburgh Leisure’s flagship climbing arena at Ratho has benefitted from a major funding investment from sportscotland’s Sport Facilities Fund. The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena has received £100,000 towards bouldering redevelopment which will improve opportunities to progress at all levels of the sport. The redevelopment will ensure that Ratho becomes the…

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Leading Edinburgh physical activity charity appoints new Chief Executive

Edinburgh-based physical activity charity, Edinburgh Leisure, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive. Jen Holland will join Edinburgh Leisure on Monday, 18th March 2024, from Scottish Borders Council.  Jen is currently Director of Strategic Commissioning and Partnerships having been with Scottish Borders Council since March 2019. She will…

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Spring Forward

With the clocks going forward at the end of the month and spring most definitely on the horizon, take advantage of Edinburgh Leisure’s new Spring Pass to kickstart your fitness regime. It has never been more important to look after your wellbeing so Edinburgh Leisure, a charity dedicated to creating…

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It’s never too early to start getting active

Inspire kids to get the active habit. With Edinburgh Leisure’s Young Explorer soft-play membership, children get to sample the world of sport and fitness from an early age. For new customers signing up to become a member in February, April is completely free. And for existing members referring a friend,…

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Are you Jan-U-READY? Edinburgh Leisure offers insights into the upcoming fitness trends in 2024

As the world ushers in another year, the mantra “New Year, New You” takes centre stage, and fitness enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the trends that will shape their wellness journeys in 2024. Ally Strachan, Fitness Development Manager at Edinburgh Leisure, offers insights into the upcoming fitness trends. With unlimited access to…

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Investing for future health

Another of Edinburgh Leisure’s gyms has had a major makeover, following hot on the heels of the recent one at the much-loved Leith Victoria gym. Gracemount Leisure Centre’s gym has undergone a refurbishment and will reopen on Saturday, 9th December.  This follows a huge renovation at another of their gyms,…

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