Stevenage Swimming Centre

04/11/2026

📍 Are you local to Chase Leisure Centre and looking for somewhere to keep the little ones entertained?

We've got just the place! Their brand-new soft play is now OPEN, bringing plenty of fun, adventure and excitement for little explorers! 🤩

Get ready for 3 HUGE slides, interactive games, fantastic sports courts, loads of bouncing balls, fun spinners and so much more!

There's something for everyone, with endless opportunities to play, explore, stay active and burn off some energy! 🙌

Not based nearby... discover your local Everyone Active softplay and much more here ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x6TFk

04/11/2026

Age is Just a Number is BACK for its 6th year! 🤩

We’re shining a spotlight on the importance of staying active, trying new things and keeping connected at every age.

Whether you’re looking to get back into an activity you love, try something completely new or simply find more ways to stay active and connected, there’s much more than you expect at Everyone Active 💙

From all-age sessions to classes designed for older adults, our 260+ centres offer plenty of ways to get moving, meet new people and enjoy being active – whatever your age or experience.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing inspirational stories and fun content to shine a light on the importance of physical exercise and social connection.

Head to the link below to discover more about the campaign and find activities at your local Everyone Active centre.

🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x6Thj

03/11/2026

Your brain isn't set in its ways. It's capable of changing, adapting and growing at every stage of life. 🧠

Just like our bodies, our brains benefit from being challenged!

Whether it's learning something new, changing your perspective or building healthier everyday habits, the little things can make a big difference.

Oli Patrick, our YOU+ Physiologist, explains why developing your mindset is an important part of looking after your overall wellbeing.

So, here's a question for you... what's one new thing you'd like to challenge your brain with? 👇

02/11/2026

Age is just a number, and Carole is proof! 💙🏸

At 76, Carole continues to make a difference through badminton as a player, coach and volunteer, showing that staying active is about so much more than physical health.

From boosting her mental wellbeing to building lasting friendships, badminton has brought so much positivity into her life.

Her advice? “You’re never too old to try something new.” ✨

Carole’s story is a wonderful reminder that it’s never too late to discover a new passion, meet new people and enjoy the benefits of staying active. 💙

01/11/2026

Age is Just a Number!

We’re celebrating the importance of staying active, keeping connected and making the most of every stage of life!

Have you got involved yet? 👀 What are you waiting for?
Whether you’re looking for a new activity, a way to connect or to simply get more active, Everyone Active has you covered💙

Head to the link below to discover more about Age is Just a Number and find activities at your local Everyone Active centre.

🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x6OUS

30/10/2026

Starts and Turns 🎃 Crash Course amazing time had by all Thank you everyone for taken part 🏊‍♀️🙌 🎃🏊🏿 awesome Coaching from Emma 👍 see you Next time

30/10/2026

Amazing Halloween Crash Courses ; fun had by all our swimmers 🏊🏿 today awesome strokes and skills performed throughout the week. Thank you to all our Swimmers for taken part. Big thank you to Emma swimming Coach and Eleanor Swimming Teacher amazing 🏊‍♀️🏊🏿🎃

29/10/2026

💬 "It's a life skill and we thought he would love it, and he does!"

For Arthur and his family, swimming has brought enjoyment, progress and opportunities to thrive in the water.

His story highlights the positive difference that accessible, supportive swimming environments can make for children and families. 💙

Find your place in the pool today 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x6Le9

29/10/2026

Thank you for all your understanding.

We will be reopening from 3pm

29/10/2026

🚨 🎯 DARTS HAS ARRIVED AT STEVENAGE ARTS & LEISURE CENTRE! 🎯🚨

Our brand-new darts setup is officially here, and to celebrate, we’re offering a FREE DARTS OPEN WEEKEND! 🎉

📅 Saturday 31st October & Sunday 1st November
📍 Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre
💰 FREE to play – no booking required!

Following our free launch weekend, you’ll be able to book a darts lane for just £10 per hour to play with friends and we will also be offering family sessions (minimum age 12 for juniors, with at least one adult).

🏆 In November we are also going to launch new Junior coach-led darts sessions! 🎯

📣 Spread the word, bring your friends and family, and come and give darts a go!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎯🙌

28/10/2026

Are you pregnant or have you had a baby in the last 2 years?

Hertfordshire County Council wants to hear from you.

We're carrying out a short survey to understand women's experiences of healthy eating, physical activity, weight gain, and the support received during pregnancy.

Your feedback will help shape and improve support for women and families across Hertfordshire.

✅ Takes around 10 minutes to complete ✅ Anonymous ✅ Easy to complete with all multiple-choice questions

💛 If you live in Hertfordshire or receive maternity care in Hertfordshire, we'd love to hear about your experience.

👉 Complete the survey here: https://surveys.hertfordshire.gov.uk/s/PregnancySurvey/

We want to hear from women of all backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures. Every experience matters and will help us better understand how to support future families.

Thank you for taking part 🌟

28/10/2026

🚧 Graves Health and Sports Centre is getting a major glow-up!

An investment of more than £820,000 is set to transform key areas of the Sheffield facility, bringing brand-new equipment, expanded strength training space and dedicated studios for cycling and mind and body classes.

Here’s what’s coming!

🏋️ 80 new Life Fitness gym stations

🤖 Smart EGYM technology and eight BioStrength stations

💪 More than double the free weights space

🚴 A dedicated spin studio with 25 new Keiser bikes

🧘 A new studio for yoga, Pilates and mind and body classes

✨ Fresh flooring and a modern new look

The refurbishment is expected to be completed by mid-November, giving members even more ways to train, build confidence and work towards their fitness goals.

We can't wait to see the transformation take shape! 🙌

27/10/2026

How well do you really know your fitness?

Our YOU+ Ambassador, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, has put himself to the test by completing his VO₂ Max test on the HERO app!

Now it’s your turn. 👀

If you haven’t completed yours yet, head to the MAX YOUR LIFE section in the Everyone Active app and get testing.

Because your number is just the start. It’s time to and discover how to live MORE well. 💙

➡️ https://muchmore.everyoneactive.com/vo2max

26/10/2026

💙 A world-first for inclusive swimming at London Aquatics Centre.

London Aquatics Centre has become the only venue in the world to have three PoolPod 3.0 systems under one roof, with one permanently installed at each of its three pools. 🏊

The specialist systems allow wheelchair users and people with mobility needs to independently lower themselves into and rise out of the water, making swimming more accessible and visits easier to plan.

And for families like Amelia Bull’s, that means so much more than pool access.

12-year-old Amelia is a full-time wheelchair user who attends the centre’s dedicated SEND swimming sessions alongside her three siblings. Before discovering the PoolPod, finding a suitable swimming facility where she could safely get in and out of the water had been a challenge for her family.

Now, the PoolPod allows Amelia to enter the water gradually, at a pace that works for her, so she can enjoy swimming alongside her siblings.

💬 Her mum said: “Since attending the SEND swimming sessions at London Aquatics Centre, we’ve finally been able to swim together as a family. That has been incredibly special for us.”

With between 20 and 30 customers using the PoolPods every day, having a dedicated system at each pool means accessible entry is available wherever customers choose to swim, without needing to move equipment between pools.

Chris Wells, Everyone Active Contract Manager at London Aquatics Centre, said the investment was a significant step forward for accessibility and would help ensure the venue’s Olympic and Paralympic legacy continues to benefit as many people as possible.

Because everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy the water. 💙

23/10/2026

Call 📞 to book on now 01438-901463

22/10/2026

💬 "It's one of the best things I've done with my children and now my grandchild."

Did you know that more than 8 in 10 parents say swimming with their children makes them feel closer as a family?

Time spent in the water isn't just about learning a life skill. It's about sharing experiences, building confidence and having fun together. 💙

Give your child skills for life, find swimming lessons 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x6AK8

21/10/2026

💪 40 years of membership. One big refurbishment. A gym that keeps evolving!

Westway Portobello Fitness Club has officially unveiled its £395,000 refurbishment, with a very special person cutting the ribbon: local member Christina Sesay, who first joined the gym back in 1986! 🎉

Four decades later, Christina is still a regular, often visiting twice a day for gym sessions and Zumba classes. And she’s seen plenty of changes along the way.

The latest investment has transformed the gym floor, introducing more strength and functional training equipment, a dedicated recovery area and a refreshed look throughout.

Here’s what’s new:

🏋️ Strength equipment increased by 10%, from 40 to 44 pieces

💪 New Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment

🔄 A more open, spacious gym layout

💆 A dedicated recovery area featuring Theragun massage guns

✨ Refreshed spaces for members to enjoy

But for Christina, it’s about more than the equipment. It’s the welcoming community that has kept her coming back for 40 years.

💬 “What I love most is the wonderful mix of members; people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and mostly locals, which gives it such a welcoming community feel.”

With more than 2,200 members, Westway Portobello continues to play an important role in its local community, and this investment will help it support members for years to come.

A huge thank you to Christina for helping us celebrate this exciting new chapter, and to everyone involved in bringing the refurbishment to life 💙👏

20/10/2026

🎿 Bet you didn’t know we had SKI SLOPES 👀

And we’re throwing a party on them!

Join us at Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Centre this Friday 23 October for our Après Ski Party, bringing alpine vibes to Sunderland with DJ Charlie Hedges, skiing, tubing, food, drink and plenty of party anthems 🎶

Whether you’re ready to hit the slopes or just fancy a night out with a difference, this is one you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Tickets are just £10, with under-5s going FREE!
⏰ It’s happening THIS FRIDAY, so don’t leave it until the last minute. Grab your tickets now and get ready to party!

👉 Book now: https://brnw.ch/21x6y0g

18/10/2026

VO₂ max is an important indicator of cardiovascular fitness and is associated with long-term health and longevity. 💪

If you haven't completed your baseline test yet, start with our 2-minute marching knees or high knees test to see where you're at!

Then, it's time to work on improving your VO₂ max with interval training. ⏱️

🔥 30 seconds of hard work
🚶 15 seconds of active recovery
🔁 Repeat for 10–20 minutes

It’s all about pushing yourself in short bursts, recovering, and going again!

Ready to build your fitness and work towards a healthier future? Let’s get moving and ! 🚀

16/10/2026

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀. 𝗜𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Knowing CPR and how to use a defibrillator could help save someone’s life. You don’t need to be a medical professional to make a difference, just the confidence to act when it matters most.

Learn more here ➡️ https://www.rlss.org.uk/learn-cpr

16/10/2026

Restart a Heart Day ❤️

What would you do if someone suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing?

Knowing how to perform CPR and use a defibrillator could help save a life. That’s why this Restart a Heart Day, we’re supporting the campaign to help more people feel confident learning these potentially lifesaving skills.

As a leisure community, we’re proud to play our part in raising awareness and helping people understand that you don’t have to be a medical professional to make a difference.

Take a few minutes to learn the basics. You never know when you might need them.

15/10/2026

Junior Pickleball camp coming to Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre this October!!! See below for details. 🎃👇

🎃Junior Pickleball camp starting this October Half Term!🎃

Looking for something fun and active for the kids this half term? 🙌

Join us at Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre for our Junior Pickleball Camp! Perfect for juniors aged 7–15, whether they're picking up a paddle for the first time or looking to develop their skills. 💪

📅 Monday 26th October
⏰ 14:00–15:30
📍 Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre
💷 Just £8.50 for 90 minutes of coaching!

Our fun and engaging sessions are designed to build skills, boost confidence and introduce young people to a fantastic new sport. 🏓❤️

📲 Book online or via the Everyone Active app up to 7 days in advance, or pop into the centre and our friendly team will be happy to help!

📧 For more information, email: [email protected]