Buddy Swimming
Safe, welcoming swim sessions for older adults.
£3.50 PAYG
8 Venues
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What is Buddy Swimming?
Discover safe, supportive swim sessions for older adults who need a confidence boost or extra help in the pool. Our friendly Ageing Well volunteers provide guidance to help build strength and flexibility at your own pace.
- No need to swim full lengths
- No booking required – just turn up!
- Check the timetable above for session times and venues
- Enjoy the water in a relaxed, welcoming environment where everyone is supported
Interested in volunteering?
Join our team of amazing volunteers who play a crucial role in our mission, providing invaluable support to individuals in the pool as part of our Buddy Swimming Programme. Click the link below for more information on volunteering as a Buddy Swimmer
Buddy Swimming Summer Timetable
Leith Victoria – Please note that from Monday 29th June to Monday 3rd August (inclusive), Leith Victoria’s Buddy Swim session will run from 1.15pm – 2.15pm. After this period, it will return to the usual time of 2.00pm – 2.55pm.
Dalry Swim Centre – Please note that from Friday 3rd to Friday 31st July, Dalry’s Buddy Swim session will run from 12.45pm – 1.45pm. Sessions will return to their usual time of 2pm – 3pm on Friday 7th August.
Please see our timetable below for full details.
FAQs
Help us help more people
This programme is operated by our charitable organisation – Active Communities – which delivers wellbeing programmes that support 12,500 people a year in Edinburgh to get active and improve their health.
As a registered charity, Edinburgh Leisure is heavily reliant on external funding and donations to keep delivering programmes such as this one.
To help us keep helping the people of Edinburgh, you can donate via text or our online form.
To text your donation:
Text ACTIVE followed by the amount you would like to donate to 70480.
For example, text ACTIVE5 if you would like to donate £5.
