New data from a survey conducted by the Institute of Swimming (IOS), the leading provider of Swim England qualifications, highlights swimming teaching as an exceptionally fulfilling career, delivering high levels of job satisfaction. In the survey of IOS members a remarkable 99% of swimming teachers reported...
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Community leisure trust, Oldham Active has launched an exercise referral pathway for people using GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro. Oldham Active is one of the first leisure providers in the UK to offer this specialist service, in line with the latest...
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Trafford Leisure CIC has announced the appointment of Lori Hoinkes as Chair of its Board and non-executive director following the departure of Andy Worthington OBE, who stepped down in 2024 after nine years of exceptional service, and was succeeded by Eamonn O’Rourke as the acting...
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Horizon Leisure has announced a groundbreaking partnership with inclusion specialist Joanne Lockwood, Founder and CEO of SEE Change Happen, which provides transgender awareness and guidance to organisations and businesses. The collaboration demonstrates the charitable trust’s ongoing commitment to removing barriers that prevent people from accessing their...
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Exceptional women from across Trafford were some of the first to experience the luxury spa facilities at Trafford Leisure’s move Altrincham following its multi-million pound refurbishment. The women were winners of the leisure trust’s ‘Altrincham and Trafford Women of Inspiration’ campaign, launched for International Women's Day...
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Oldham Active has launched a special discounted programme, Active Start, offering pregnant and postnatal women a monthly, no-contract membership for just £9.99 a month – a significant saving from the usual £36 monthly fee. Active Start is available at Oldham Active’s five leisure centres in Oldham,...
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The swimming pool at Oldham Active’s Royton Leisure Centre will officially reopen on 22nd September 2025 following a comprehensive refurbishment programme that includes significant improvements to water quality, safety features and environmental sustainability. The pool closed in August for essential maintenance after the existing pool tank...
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The new state-of-the-art wellbeing facility, move Altrincham, opened its doors on Tuesday 26 August following a major refurbishment. In a special morning ceremony, distinguished guests gathered to celebrate this exciting milestone for the community. Leader of Trafford Council, Cllr Tom Ross, delivered some inspiring words before...
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Olympic gold medalist James Guy MBE returned to where his remarkable swimming journey began, visiting the newly transformed move Altrincham wellbeing centre for an exclusive preview ahead of its public opening on 26th August. The three-time Olympic gold medalist, who first learned to swim at the...
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Oldham Active (Oldham Community Leisure), the charitable trust that operates leisure facilities on behalf of Oldham Council, has launched ‘new look’ gyms at Royton and Oldham Leisure Centres following a £250,000 investment. The investment includes a substantial upgrade to the gym equipment, including the total replacement...
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