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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).

Warrender Swim Centre reopens

Edinburgh Leisure | Tuesday 23rd May 2023 7:00am

Scotland's fourth oldest public swimming bath, Warrender Swim Centre, reopens its doors to the public Tuesday, 23rd May, having undergone a major refurbishment.

Edinburgh Leisure stands in support of Scottish Swimming’s #SaveOurPools campaign

Edinburgh Leisure | Monday 24th April 2023 6:30am

Scottish Swimming, the National Governing Body for Swimming, Diving, Open Water, Artistic Swimming, and Water Polo in Scotland is currently running a campaign, #SaveOurPools which is seeking support for people to sign and share their petition to the Scottish Parliament to secure financial relief to keep swimming pools open. Edinburgh Leisure stands in support of this campaign and urges you to sign and share the petition with friends and family.

Edinburgh Leisure rewards its 25,000th current member with free membership

Edinburgh Leisure | Monday 17th April 2023 0:05am

Charity Edinburgh Leisure who celebrated its 25th anniversary on 1 April 2023, has rewarded one lucky Edinburgh lady with a free annual membership to celebrate her being their 25,000th current member.

Quick lifesaving skills save the life of an Edinburgh athlete at popular city sports venue

Edinburgh Leisure | Thursday 13th April 2023 8:39am

A local man is thanking his lucky stars and staff at a popular city sports venue for saving his life when he collapsed on the running track following a training session early in March.