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Our Sporting Champions scheme supports talented athletes across the UK by providing the resources they need to reach their full potential. Sporting Champions receive free access to Everyone Active training facilities across the country, as well as the opportunity to take part in mentoring events, alongside some of the UK’s most influential sports superstars, filled with useful advice and networking opportunities. New for this year, athletes will be invited to practical workshop sessions which cover vital aspects of an athlete’s physicality, relating to their chosen discipline. These sessions enable attendees to put expert advice into practice, with the opportunity to see if they can improve their PBs later in the year. By nurturing and empowering athletes, Sporting Champions fosters an environment where talent can thrive, inspiring future sporting success and encouraging wider community participation in physical activity. This initiative reflects Everyone Active’s commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and sporting excellence.
💡 First of its kind fitness offering launches at Westminster leisure centre 💡 Queen Mother Sports Centre has launched a brand-new immersive fitness experience Powered by projection mapping technology, members will be transported on a sensory journey, with a 360-degree experience of light and sound. Aiming to inspire our members, the new technology by Future Studios® is the brainchild of Flareform, a creative agency specialising in innovative solutions in the leisure industry. This is part of Everyone Active's continued drive to innovate in the fitness space at centres Andy Davison, area contract manager, said: “We have a fantastic relationship with Flareform and we’re privileged they’ve chosen to launch this innovative new technology at our site. We’re looking forward to wowing our members – giving them an amplified workout experience that will take their fitness class experience to the next level.”
Everyone Active colleagues are getting involved in fantastic fundraising work for our charity partner, Dementia UK! Bracknell Leisure Centre General Manager Martin Carvalho and Fitness Manager Alvin Simkins have run the London Marathon this year 🏃♂️ Martin said: “Alvin and I have worked together on and off for about eight years, so to be able to train for, and eventually complete, the London Marathon together is amazing.” Meanwhile, Everyone Active - SLM's Regional Commercial Manager Craig Allen is busy preparing for the 215-mile Race Across Scotland on Saturday, August 12 🎽 Craig will be drawing on every bit of his 15 years’ running experience when he takes on the coast-to-coast ultra-marathon. He said: “This will certainly be my biggest challenge to date as I attempt to reach the finish line, while raising vital funds for Dementia UK. I am looking forward to supporting this great cause.”
We are delighted to share that Everyone Active has become members of the Sunflower network. Making sport accessible for everyone is really important to maintain a healthy balanced lifestyle. And so customers and colleagues who visit and work at any of our220 centres can choose to wear the Sunflower to discreetly indicate that they may require help, time or kindness. Making our business Sunflower-friendly opens the doors to customers with disabilities, while also supporting our colleagues #DisabilityInclusion
We were delighted to welcome Sarah Merrill, a specialist dementia nurse with our charity partner Dementia UK, to Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre. Dementia UK’s specialist nurses, called Admiral Nurses, offer life-changing support to families facing dementia – in communities, hospitals and hospices, on the free national Dementia Helpline, and in virtual clinics. It was brilliant to gain insight from Admiral Nurse Sarah and look at how our facilities can continue to provide an inclusive and safe space for families affected by dementia. Throughout our partnership with Dementia UK, we will be working together to educate our colleagues and members about the condition and the positive impact that being active can have on people living with dementia and their families.
𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 As we enter the final months of our Everyone Active - SLM 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮/𝟮𝟯 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲, we reflect on the successes of this year's scheme and the brilliant Elite Athletes who have helped mentor local Sporting Champions across the country. For the latest mentorship event, we welcomed our elite athletes and a host of guests to have an open and honest conversation about physical and mental health topics. 👉 Para triathlon paralympic gold medal-winner Lauren Steadman, Colin Jackson, and sports psychologist Katie Mobed discuss the importance of correct mental preparation for high-performance sports and athletics, as well as the importance of ‘normalising’ the discussion around mental health and wellbeing.
I was so honoured to have won Excellent Employee Award at the Watford Bid Awards last Tuesday. This award is earned by me working with an amazing team with Everyone Active - SLM I am so glad to also be part of the Watford Community and Fundraising Team, which has allowed me to be part of the management team in annual events. These events means a lot, as we raise funds to support local charities within Watford. The bonus also is meeting Sporting Legends
Introducing our new Head of Operations, David Greenwood! The new role will see David oversee the day-to-day running of our centres and help deliver key elements of our business strategy. At this exciting time for the business, he will support colleagues and lead the way in ensuring our processes are effective and efficient. David started his Everyone Active - SLM journey as a General Manager and set up our 39th site back in 2005. His career has since grown in line with the company as we have gone on to develop over 200 sites and more to come this year. David: “In my time here, I’ve worked in various centre, contract and regional management positions. This has provided me with a brilliant opportunity to manage a wide variety of facilities from seaside lidos to golf courses. “This also includes one of my career highlights; leading the project of a £56m new regional sports centre and hosting televised national championships in our centres.”
Everyone Active has started a year-long partnership with Dementia UK, a charity that provides specialist dementia nurse support through its Admiral Nurse service. Admiral Nurses provide life-changing support and guidance for families affected by all forms of dementia in communities, hospitals and hospices, on the free national Dementia Helpline and in clinics. Everyone Active hopes to raise £50,000 for the charity, which could cover essential operations, including the basic costs of 17,500 people contacting their Dementia Helpline so that they can benefit from life-changing advice and support. This new partnership will help to raise awareness of the positive impact that being active can have on individuals and families affected by dementia, with research showing that physical activity may improve cognition and mental health, and could also help to reduce the risk of developing the condition. Dementia UK will also be exploring how Admiral Nurses can provide practical advice to help make Everyone Active’s facilities more accessible for families affected by dementia.
Colleagues have continued to fundraise for Macmillan. Everyone at Fakenham got behind a charity fun day and raise £278 while the Halloween fundraiser at Enderby added an extra £222 to the pot. That's not all, in December Uttoxeter Leisure Centre colleagues have arranged a 24 hour charity swim
