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New board appointments at Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Leisure | Monday 4th November 2024 11:00am
The charity Edinburgh Leisure, which runs over 50 sports and leisure facilities across the Scottish capital, has made three new board appointments. Welcoming Malcolm Reid as the new Chair, to replace Scott Haldane who is stepping down after a successful term on the board; Lorna Darrie (health), who is replacing Colin Mumford who has stepped down after four very successful terms (12 years); and Stephanie Anne Harris (sport) to the Board, Edinburgh Leisure’s Chief Executive, Jen Holland said: “Edinburgh Leisure is delighted to welcome our new Board members. A key element of Edinburgh Leisure’s governance is having a non-executive Board of Directors, who have the collective responsibility of directing Edinburgh Leisure, ensuring we operate in accordance with our Memorandum and Articles of Association and meet all our legal responsibilities. We’re so fortunate to work with this Board of Directors, who come from various industries, businesses and specialisms and willingly give their time and business brains,
One penny, endless possibilities
Edinburgh Leisure | Friday 25th October 2024 0:05am
If you’re ready to embark on a journey towards a healthier, more active lifestyle, there has never been a better time to take the first step with a special promotion at Edinburgh Leisure – just in time to drop a few pounds before the Christmas festivities. From 25th October to 10th November, you can join any of Edinburgh Leisure’s fitness, climb or golf memberships for a joining fee of just one penny. This limited-time offer is your golden opportunity to experience the benefits of being a part of Edinburgh Leisure.
New volunteer strategy launched for city’s biggest sport and leisure provider
Edinburgh Leisure | Friday 18th October 2024 0:05am
Edinburgh Leisure, the city’s largest provider of sports and leisure services across the Scottish capital has launched a new Volunteer Strategy for 2024-2027. Volunteers are the heart of Edinburgh Leisure’s Active Communities programme. Their 187 dedicated volunteers make a huge impact, making it possible to deliver over 160 health and wellbeing classes each week, supporting over 12,500 to be active and well.
New pop-up exhibition opens at the Commie as part of Edinburgh 900 celebrations
Edinburgh Leisure | Monday 7th October 2024 7:00am
As part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations, Edinburgh Leisure, the largest sports and leisure facilities provider across the city has launched a new pop-up exhibition at the Royal Commonwealth Pool. Celebrating Edinburgh’s legacy of health and fitness, discover how Edinburgh Leisure continues to inspire and support active lifestyles across the city.
Nominations open for new Wall of Honourees at Meadowbank
Edinburgh Leisure | Monday 7th October 2024 3:20pm
The search has begun for additional names to be added to the Wall of Honour at the Meadowbank Sports Centre as nominations open today (Monday 7 October)