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24th April 2025
In CoverMe

CoverMe and Jebra join forces to offer complete team management and payroll solution

CoverMe Fitness has officially partnered with Jebra to deliver a seamless, end-to-end solution for team management and payroll in the fitness industry. Designed to reduce operational stress, the partnership merges two powerful tools into one streamlined experience for operators and fitness professionals alike. CoverMe brings scheduling, team management and last-minute cover into a single, intuitive platform. Jebra powers fast, accurate and automated payroll. Together, they provide a simple, but powerful fully integrated solution for fitness businesses. Rosanna...

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7th April 2025
In CoverMe

CoverMe Fitness shortlisted for two National Technology Awards

CoverMe Fitness, the ingenious app that’s transforming workforce recruitment, reward and recognition in the fitness industry, is a finalist for two awards at the prestigious 2025 National Technology Awards. Shortlisted alongside some of the UK’s biggest brands including Tesco and Lloyds Banking Group in the User Experience Technology of the Year category, CoverMe has been recognised for its ability to connect freelance talent with fitness operators in just three clicks and 21 seconds making it easier...

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31st March 2025
In ReferAll

Parkwood Leisure joins forces with ReferAll to transform its exercise referral provision

Parkwood Leisure has announced a new partnership with the UK’s leading exercise referral platform, ReferAll, to transform the provision of health programmes and exercise referral schemes at its Legacy Leisure sites.   Legacy Leisure is a not-for-profit organisation that is subcontracted by Parkwood Leisure to run 24 leisure centres in England and Wales. Already in use across some of the portfolio, ReferAll’s software will now help Parkwood to effectively manage and report on its wellbeing services and...

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28th March 2025
In Horizon Leisure

Horizon Leisure Launches ‘Horizon Buddies’ to Connect Fitness Partners

Charitable trust, Horizon Leisure, has launched a customer ‘buddy group’ designed to connect individuals with similar fitness goals and support members working out at its wellbeing centres across the South East.   Horizon Buddies was the brainchild of Horizon member, Ree, 29, who felt less confident working out in the weights area of the gym without her PT and was looking for a workout partner. It has been launched by the Horizon Leisure team via a Facebook...

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3rd March 2025
In Oldham Community Leisure

Oldham Active launches ‘Women’s-Only’ Gym at Chadderton Wellbeing Centre

Oldham Active (Oldham Community Leisure) has opened a Women’s-Only Gym at Chadderton Wellbeing Centre. The gym was formally launched on 26th February at a special event attended by Cllr Peter Dean, Cabinet Member for Thriving Communities and Culture, Deputy Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Eddie Moores, and Chadderton Central ward councillors, Cllr Mohon Ali and Cllr Mohammed Nazrul Islam, along with other special guests. The new dedicated workout space, which is open daily, is located on the...

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19th February 2025
In Institute of Swimming

Institute of Swimming Launches Interest-free Flexible Payment Option for Qualifications

The Institute of Swimming has launched Pay in 3, an interest-free flexible payment system, the first of its kind for aquatic qualifications in the UK.   The Institute of Swimming’s new booking system now offers a convenient, interest-free plan for all courses over £200, including Swim England Qualifications, making it easier than ever to start a career in swimming.   Rebecca Cox is Managing Director of the Institute of Swimming, the largest provider of Swim England qualifications and aquatics...

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19th February 2025
In Uncategorised

Mytime Active launches Aqua Active – offering free access to its swimming pools for people with complex needs and disabilities

Charitable trust and local leisure provider Mytime Active has launched a new swimming programme called Aqua Active, offering free access for people with complex needs and disabilities to its pools at the Pavilion Leisure Centre in Bromley and Biggin Hill Pool and Library. The programme follows the recent opening of fully accessible Changing Places Toilets at both venues and the purchase of Aquatilt wheelchairs, which help people with complex needs to enter both pools safely by...

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19th February 2025
In Trafford Leisure

Trafford Leisure Launches Volunteer Programme to Inspire Healthier, Happier Communities

Trafford Leisure has launched a new volunteer programme in a bid to make its facilities and health programmes more accessible and more welcoming. The programme’s aim is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier and happier lives.   Trafford Leisure is a community interest company wholly owned by Trafford Council, which manages leisure in Trafford on behalf of the council, using any profits and assets for community...

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19th February 2025
In Mytime Active, Quest, Right Directions, Sport England, ukactive

Mytime Active leisure centres awarded mark of excellence

Mytime Active is one of the first leisure operators in the country to be awarded ukactive’s new mark of excellence, The Active Standard (TAS), demonstrating its commitment to ensuring quality, safety and inclusivity for customers and staff at its leisure centres. TAS, launched by ukactive in November 2024, is designed to give customers confidence, knowing leisure providers showing the TAS mark are taking their health and wellbeing, as well as their safety, seriously. Mytime Active is an...

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22nd January 2025
In Oldham Community Leisure

Fitness Pilot Scheme Launched To Support Young Care Leavers in Oldham

Oldham Council has partnered with the charitable trust Oldham Active (Oldham Community Leisure) on a pilot scheme offering free three-month memberships to its leisure centres for local care experienced young people.   The Oldham Active funded memberships have been awarded to 12 young care experienced people aged 19-25 to assess the impact of physical activity on their wellbeing.   Launched in December 2024, the pilot scheme will track usage and health outcomes over three months to assess the potential...

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