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Florence Roby launches new capsule wardrobe range for spas

Leading British-based, family-run uniforms supplier, Florence Roby, has launched a new capsule wardrobe range for spas. Defined by its versatility, the 2024/25 Collection offers an outfit suitable for any role within the spa.   Each new style in the thoughtfully designed collection of tunics, dresses and scrubs is easily interchangeable to maximise the number of outfit options spas can create. All colours can be mixed and matched to fashion a full capsule wardrobe collection. Manufactured using Softex,...

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Oldham Active makes finals at inaugural Seriously Social Awards

Oldham Active (Oldham Community Leisure) has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Employment and Skills category at Community Leisure UK’s first ever Seriously Social Awards, with winners being announced in November this year.   The Seriously Social Awards celebrate the social value and social impact community leisure trusts make to individuals, communities, local authorities and society as a whole.   The Employment and Skills category asks businesses to demonstrate an on-going programme of career support, with Oldham Active’s...

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Mytime Active teams up with Muslim Golf Association for subsidised golf days at Hatchford Brook, targeting the local Muslim community

Mytime Active’s Golf Course, Hatchford Brook, will be hosting two subsidised golf taster days, funded by the Muslim Golf Association, to encourage more Muslim people to take up the sport.   The sessions will be held on Saturday 14th September from 3pm to 5pm for men only, and on Sunday 15th September from 3pm to 5pm for women only. These sessions are specifically tailored for complete beginners and novices, and will highlight the benefits of golf for...

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Oldham veterans given discounted use of leisure centres

Oldham Council has teamed up with charitable trust Oldham Active (Oldham Community Leisure) to provide local veterans with special discounted membership to its five wellbeing centres.   The special memberships will give Oldham’s veterans access to a wide range of activities, including more than 150 group exercise classes, state-of-the-art gyms, racket sport courts, swimming and sauna facilities at Oldham Active’s centres in Oldham, Failsworth, Chadderton, Saddleworth and Royton. While Oldham Active has always offered discounted memberships to...

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The Institute of Swimming works with Southwark Council to offer funded swimming teacher training ahead of its new leisure centre opening 
at Canada Water

The Institute of Swimming has launched a funded swimming teacher training initiative with Southwark Council. The initiative aims to increase its swimming teacher workforce ahead of the opening of a new leisure centre at Canada Water in early 2025. The new look centre will include an eight-lane 25m swimming pool, a learner pool, a four-court sports hall, a 150+ station gym, two dance studios (one of which includes space for soft play) and an indoor cycle...

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BC SoftWear launches new Luxury Bio Slipper

Leading supplier BC SoftWear has added a new sustainable slipper to its collection of luxury towels, robes and spa linens. The Luxury Bio Slipper has a unique Npulp® straw-sole, meaning it is compostable as well as recyclable, while retaining all the high-end, luxury softness of a more traditional spa slipper.   BC SoftWear’s latest Luxury Bio Slipper has replaced the traditional coir sole with a unique new sole made from compressed straw, called Npulp®. It is manufactured...

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Horizon Leisure has been shortlisted in the ukactive Awards 2024 in the ‘Healthy Communities’ category

Horizon Leisure’s Wellbeing Hub, located in a shopping mall in Havant, has been shortlisted in the prestigious ukactive Awards for being a trailblazer for its community’s health and wellbeing.   Mike Lyons, CEO at Horizon Leisure, says: “We are thrilled to be named as one of the finalists by ukactive. Their prestigious awards focus on recognising and celebrating excellence and innovation across health, wellbeing and fitness in the UK. I’m delighted to see our team's efforts being...

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Bromley’s young stars WIN coveted London Youth Games trophy

The London Youth Games Foundation has announced that young people from the borough of Bromley have won the Jubilee Trophy at this year’s London Youth Games (LYG), affirming their fantastic performances across the season. The coveted Jubilee Trophy was awarded at the LYG Finals Festival, which took place at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. A celebration of sport, culture and community, the LYG Finals Festival is the culmination of a vibrant and competitive season comprising more...

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Mytime Active offers discounted golf on referral this summer

Social enterprise Mytime Active is offering significantly reduced-price Golf on Referral sessions at its Hatchford Brook Golf Centre in Sheldon, Birmingham this summer.   The self-referral programme has been created to encourage anyone who is inactive and at risk of chronic conditions to become more physically active outdoors. Developed in partnership with England Golf and ukactive, and supported by the Shared Prosperity Fund, the Golf on Referral programme aims to introduce golf as a fun way to...

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Oldham Active Announces Executive Restructure Following Retirement of its COO

  Oldham Active (Oldham Community Leisure) has announced the promotion of Simon Blair to a pivotal new role as Deputy CEO, overseeing all commercial facets of the business, customer experience and marketing.   Blair’s promotion from Business Development Manager follows Oldham Active’s strategic review of its Executive Management Team. The new role was created due to the recent retirement of Oldham Active’s esteemed Chief Operating Officer, Glenn Tolan, and is designed to ensure the continued growth and success...

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