news
Portobello walk group lauded for its dementia friendly inclusivity
Edinburgh Leisure | Thursday 28th September 2023 0:05am
A dedicated group of individuals who run a weekly walking group have been recognised by the nation’s walking charity at its annual awards presentation. Portobello Prom – Ageing Well has won the prestigious Dementia Friendly Walking Volunteer Group of the Year at Paths for All’s Volunteer Awards.
Edinburgh falls prevention programme, Steady Steps, secures additional funding as it celebrates its 5,000th referral
Edinburgh Leisure | Monday 18th September 2023 0:00am
With Falls Awareness Week happening this week (18-22 September 2023), Steady Steps, a community-based falls prevention programme that supports local people in Edinburgh to improve their strength and balance and maintain their independence through physical activity is celebrating its 5,000th referral.
City Sports Provider Introduces New Basketball Coaching for Younger Players
| Tuesday 29th August 2023 7:27am
Edinburgh Leisure, the largest provider of sport and leisure facilities across the city, is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive basketball coaching programme tailored specifically for younger children. This initiative comes in response to valuable feedback received from a recent coaching customer survey involving parents and carers who expressed a keen interest in additional coaching options and diverse sports development opportunities for their children.
Meadowbank joins forces with Leith Athletic
Edinburgh Leisure | Monday 28th August 2023 10:00am
Meadowbank Sports Centre is delighted to have entered into an agreement with Leith Athletic Football Club and their coaching partner, Technical Edge, to deliver football coaching.
Leading Edinburgh physical activity charity seeks new Chief Executive
Edinburgh Leisure | Thursday 17th August 2023 9:00am
Edinburgh Leisure, the largest provider of sport and leisure facilities across the city, has begun the search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the announcement of the retirement of their current CEO, June Peebles (who was part of the original team that helped establish Edinburgh Leisure in 1998).