Have you got a child aged from 8 - 11 who can't swim?
Penlan Leisure Centre are offering free swimming lessons to kids who can't swim from Monday - Friday of the February 2012 half term at 11.00am.
If your child is the right age and you’d like to take advantage of these half hour sessions then please ring Christine George on 01792 635103.
Penlan Leisure Centre will be making a splash for charity this spring as they join Swimathon 2012 challenge.
You can choose to join the 5k, 2.5k or Team 5k challenges for Marie Curie Cancer Care, or take part in the ‘Big Splash Mile’ raising funds for Sport Relief.
The challenges at Penlan Leisure Centre will start at 2.00pm on Saturday 28 April and at 12.00 noon on Sunday 29 April.
You can sign up for the challenges at www.swimathon.org - entry is half price until the end of January.
As we’re well in to January, now may be a good time to reflect on those New Year resolutions. How're you doing? Not so well? Could be more active?
Don’t worry, join your local Active Swansea leisure centre and you can enjoy their all-inclusive access package: gym, swim, fitness classes and racquet sports, all for less than £30 per month.
You’ll also get ongoing support from their team of fitness professionals. They’ll tailor a personal exercise programme, just for you, offer useful tips and advise you on how to get the most from your workouts at no extra cost.
Contact your local centre, details at www.activeswansea.com
Fancy getting a bit slimmer for your Christmas party outfit? Take advantage of a free trial in one of the local Active Swansea leisure centres.
You'll be shown how to use the gym equipment by a friendly instructor and then you can do a full gym workout if you like.
All you have to do is fill in the quick online form and an instructor will be in touch - it's that easy.
The 2011 Active Swansea Sports Awards will be taking place on 2 December at the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea at 7.30pm.
The awards celebrate the achievements of teams, schools, individual athletes and coaches throughout the city and recognise those who work behind the scenes to provide opportunities in sport.
Tickets are on sale to the public and include a drink and mince pie - you can buy them online now (a small booking fee applies)
The categories have been named for the Active Swansea Sports Awards so get your nomination forms in now!
You can vote for local teams, able bodied and disabled sports people, coaches, school teams and even the people behind the scenes who make it all happen.
The dance phenomenon, Zumba is finally coming to Bishopston Leisure Centre. Every Wednesday from 10 August you will be able to attend the energetic classes for free if you are an Active Swansea member, or for as little as £4.10 if you are a non-member. There are alos concession rates available at £3.10 and if you are PTL member, then they are only £2.05.
The classes will take place at 7.30pm for one hour - contact Bishopston LC on 01792 235040 to book your place.
Join Active Swansea this summer and receive a 6 week membership for just £35. This 6 week membership will start at the time of purchase with the last possible day you will be able to take advantage of this offer will be Friday 19 August.
What's more, to make things even easier you can purchase your 6 week membership online via ticket source.
Visit Active Swansea for more information.
Penyrheol gym is closed for Wednesday and Thursday because of the fumes from the sportshall floor being resealed. The pool is open and classes are going ahead as usual.
The gym will reopen on Friday morning at 7.00am right though until 10.00pm.
We have just been informed that there will be free swimming lessons during the whitsun bank holidays for 8-11yr olds at Penlan and Penyrheol Leisure Centres.
The lessons will be for non-swimmers only, so this is a great opportunity to.....um......take the plunge (sorry)and receive some free lessons.
To book your sessions give Christine a call on 01792 635103
Two bank holidays in a row must be tight on the old purse strings, but don't worry, there are plenty of activities over this bank holiday weekend that that will keep you and your family entertained for little or no expense.
If the weather is as good as last weekend then you will be wanting to enjoy the weather outside, yes? So you could take a stroll through Clyne Gardens in full bloom, take a walk along Swansea Prom, visit one of Swansea's stunning beaches or attend the Mumbles Musical Mile Festival.
There is also the small matter of the royal wedding this friday also, and the whole event is being shown on the Big Screen in Castle Square!
If you would rather somewhere indoors then Swansea has a whole host of exhibitions taking place at our cultural venues, whilst you can always keep fit at one of our Active Swansea Leisure Centres....
Whatever you decide, we hope you enjoy your bank holiday weekend.
Are you having trouble on where to take the kids or the family over the Easter holidays? Then let us help you. We have compiled a list of all the holiday activities taking place around Swansea.
Plantasia have a whole host of fun events and activities for all ages including Animal Antics Hawk Talk, the ultimate animal handling show, a Rainforest Roadshow where you can learn all about the Rainforest and an Easter bunny Tea Party with games, activities, storytelling and real life rabbits - you can now book online for all these events!
You can also enjoy free swimming for under 16's, football, cricket, holiday clubs, swimming courses and much more at you local Active Swansea Leisure Centre.
Take a trip outdoors along Swansea Prom, where you can enjoy crazy golf, pitch & putt on Ashleigh Road, a ride on a pedalo on Singleton Boating Lake or a ride on the Swansea Bay Land Train.
For the full list of events visit www.swansea.gov.uk/holidayactivities which also includes the Chuckle Brothers and High School Rocks at the Grand Theatre.
Have a lovely Easter from all at Swansea Events!
If you are over 50 and live near Morriston Leisure Centre then you can have a free exercise taster on Thursday 17 March.
Between 4pm and 7pm you will be able to try various activities and classes including Zumba, Yoga, Badminton and Pilates. You will also be able to have a free consultation and/or a free induction.
If you're feeling a bit sluggish in this dull, dark weather and want to give yourself a boost, just get a free induction and gym tour.
You'll meet one of our friendly instructors who'll show you how to use the machines and go through suitable exercises with you. Just fill in the form on www.swansea.gov.uk/freetour and your chosen centre will contact you to arrange a time.
Find your local centre on www.activeswansea.com
Penlan Leisure Centre will be hosting the West Wales Sub-Regional Swimming Gala this weekend (4 and 5 December).
The swimming pool will be closed to public swimming all weekend and Aquacise on Sunday 5 December is cancelled - apologies for any inconvenience caused.
As an alternative, Penyrheol, Morriston and Cefn Hengoed Active Swansea sites offer public swimming at weekends. Visit Active Swansea.com for information about activities in your local leisure centres.
With all the Christmas parties, events, shopping and spending time with family and friends, time is of the essence at this time of year.
That shouldn't be an excuse not to exercise though, you should always make time to do some fitness training around Christmas time. Trust me you will feel a whole lot better, and less guilty about all the chocolates, mince pies and turkey eaten.
Have a look at Active Swansea for a range of fitness tips and activities you can take part in this Christmas. Make it a Christmas resolution, not a New Year's one....
We have just found out that Penlan Leisure Centre are holding a Halloween Zumba class on thursday 28 October at 7pm - how neat is that?
Join the Zumba phenomenon whilst dressing up in your scariest outfit. Sound like fun? visit www.activeswansea.com for more information.
Whilst on the subject of Halloween, make sure you visit Plantasia for 'Spook Night' and hop aboard the Halloween Ghost Train.....
