Swim England estimated the nationwide shortage of swimming teachers stood at 6,200 at the start of 2022, with demand for swimming lessons still increasing. But the Institute of Swimming is tackling the problem head on and, despite the pandemic, in the last three years has...
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Digital workout creator, 1FitLife, has partnered with Parkinson’s UK to create specialist activity videos as part of the charity’s ongoing work to encourage people living with Parkinson’s to become and stay as active as possible. 1FitLife has created six videos so far, with the intention to...
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Horizon Leisure, which currently manages Havant and Waterlooville Leisure Centres in Hampshire, has made its first acquisition of a private gym; the former Sports Direct site in Guilford. The move forms part of the charitable group’s long-term strategy to improve the health and wellbeing of people...
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Leisure operators across North Yorkshire have teamed up with the Institute of Swimming to launch a Swimming Teachers Academy in the area to address the shortage of teachers, which means local children are missing out on learning to swim. Leisure operators, Brimhams Active, Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles,...
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Horizon Leisure has made a number of senior leadership appointments including its CEO, a new Commercial Director and a new Marketing Lead. The award-winning, not-for-profit organisation, operating both Havant and Waterlooville Leisure Centres on behalf of Havant Borough Council, sees these new appointments as a strategic...
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75% of unpaid carers want to be more active than they currently are 88% of unpaid carers reported they don’t have the time to take part in physical activity 67% of unpaid carers said they struggle to afford costs, which acts as a barrier...
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The doors have closed on Altrincham Leisure Centre for the final time, as work starts on an exciting multi-million pound redevelopment; reopening as move Altrincham in 2024. Trafford Council’s investment into the scheme will transform the tired leisure centre into a state-of-the-art modern leisure facility for...
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Nottingham Swim School is undertaking a third Swimming Teacher Recruitment Academy with Swim England and the Institute of Swimming following the successful recruitment of 24 Level 2 swimming teachers. Nottingham Swim School, which is part of Nottingham City Council, launched the first Recruitment Academy back in...
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Oldham Active (Oldham Community Leisure) has launched its ‘Shower and Go’ scheme to provide hot showers for people within the Oldham community who may be struggling to heat their homes and heat hot water. Shower and Go follows the launch of Oldham Council’s wider Warm Banks...
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The new £7m state-of-the-art move Urmston has been formally opened as part of a special celebration event attended by the Mayor, Cllr Laurence Walsh, The Leader of Trafford Council, Cllr Andrew Western, Cllr Liz Patel, Executive Member for Leisure and Culture, as well other special guests. The centre...
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