Harborne Pool and Fitness Centre

15/10/2026

Me: I’ll only be an hour.

Also me: 🏊 → 🚲 → 🧖

11/10/2026

💗🎀 HARBORNE, LET’S TURN OUR CENTRE PINK! 🎀💗

From Monday 19th October, we’re proudly supporting Wear It Pink and we want everyone at Harborne Pool & Fitness Centre to get involved! 💗

We’re turning our centre PINK to show our support, raise awareness and help make a difference for an incredibly important cause. 💕🎗️

💗 HERE’S HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED! 💗

👚 WEAR PINK ALL WEEK! Whether you’re coming to the gym, joining one of our fantastic group exercise classes, going for a swim or simply popping into the centre, we want to see you wearing pink!

🎀 Pink leggings, pink T-shirts, pink socks, pink hair accessories… go as pink as you like! The more pink, the better! 💖

🏋️‍♀️ Keep your eyes peeled for our gym challenges and special Ladies That Lift session, with plenty of opportunities to get involved, have fun and support the cause.

💗 We’re asking our amazing members, instructors and staff to join us in making Harborne a sea of pink! Every little bit of support helps us spread awareness and show solidarity with everyone affected by breast cancer.

So, let’s fill our gym, studios and centre with pink, bring our fantastic community together and show what Harborne is all about! 💕🙌

📅 Starting Monday 19th October — WEAR IT PINK ALL WEEK!

💗 Who’s joining us? Let’s see those pink outfits! Drop a 💗 in the comments if you’re taking part!

🎀💗

10/10/2026

IT’S WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY AND WE WANT HARBORNE TO KNOW JUST WHAT THIS MEANS TO US! 💙

💙 Our wonderful new General Manager Bret and Bridge, our Fitness Manager, share a love of Les Mills and a deep commitment to mental health and wellbeing. Together with Lily, Ian, Dan our Duty Managers and the whole team, we want Harborne to be a place where everyone feels supported, connected and part of a community. 💙

💙 This is what Bridge has to say…

“Over the past four years, I’ve organised my annual Les Mills A Thon at The Wyre Forest Leisure Centre, raising money for MIND mental health. The event has grown to over 40 instructors, 400 participants, 9 Les Mills programmes and 4 hours of non-stop fitness, all united for one cause. 💙

Everyone who attends has their own story. Some share it openly; others carry it quietly. Teaching on that stage, watching hundreds of people move together and support one another, is breathtaking. You can feel the emotion in the room. Those moments remind me exactly why I do this.”

Bridge now wants to bring that same passion and partnership with MIND to Harborne. Mental health affects so many lives, often silently, and helping people feel connected, supported and less alone can make a real difference.

“At Places Leisure Harborne, we want people to know we’re more than a fitness centre. We care about our members, our community and the people behind every smile. We want Harborne to be a place where people belong, connections grow and wellbeing matters just as much as fitness.” 💙

💙 We’re incredibly lucky to have Bret, a fantastic General Manager and Les Mills instructor who also brings valuable mental health experience and qualifications. We’re excited about what we can achieve together!

👀 Keep your eyes peeled for our next Les Mills A Thon in 2027!

Fitness is about more than movement. It’s about people, connection and making a difference. 💙

10/10/2026

08/10/2026

Our autumn wishlist is looking pretty achievable tbh…

🚴 Classes that make us forget it’s dark outside

🧖 Saunas that warm us right up

🍂 Wholesome walks with our furry friends

☕️ A sweet little treat (pumpkin-y, obviously)

We don’t think we’re asking for much! What’s making your autumn wishlist?

08/10/2026

🎀 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 💗

This October, Harborne Pool & Fitness Centre is supporting Breast Cancer Research and we’re asking our amazing members and local community to get involved.

We’re looking for donations of:

🎟️ Raffle prizes – vouchers, gift sets, experiences, hampers and anything else you think could make a great prize.

🧁 Cakes & sweet treats – homemade or shop-bought cakes, biscuits, traybakes and other goodies for our fundraising activities.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help us raise more money for this important cause. 💗

📅 Please bring donations to Harborne Pool & Fitness Centre by 23rd October.

If you’re able to donate, please speak to a member of our Fitness Team or Reception.

Let’s come together, have some fun and raise as much as we can! 🎀💗

07/10/2026

We are so excited to hold our first Halloween party in our studio with our little tots!!!

There will be lots to do, fancy dress, spooky crafts, soft play and much much more!!!!

To buy your tickets pop in to reception or call us on 0121 428 6820

06/10/2026

📍Exactly where we want to be.

Come home for £10 and pay nothing until November 🏡

Use code: JOINFOR10

T&Cs apply. Offer valid 16 September to 15 October at selected centres.

06/10/2026

We are so proud to introduce you to this lovely little star Sadie❤️

Sadie’s mum, Sophie, is overjoyed at the achievements her beautiful little girl has made at our fantastic centre with our wonderful swim teacher Karen. This is what Sophie has to say;

“The progress my daughter has made over the past 6 months has been amazing to watch. She went from being absolutely terrified of the water to now having the confidence to get in by herself, swim with aids and continue to build on her skills and confidence. She still has a way to go, but seeing how far she has come makes me incredibly proud. A huge thank you to Karen for her patience, encouragement and kindness. She has helped my daughter overcome her fears and believe in herself in the water. I couldn’t be more grateful for everything she has done and her continued support”.

A huge well done to Karen for her excellent teaching skills, commitment and knowledge as one of our long standing and much appreciated members of staff ❤️

05/10/2026

🧘‍♀️ Pooja to the rescue! 💚

Last week our wonderful Pooja headed over to The Hilton at the NEC to support the onboarding programme for the new Civil Service Fast Stream recruits.

After all their hard work, studying and learning, the group wanted to give their recruits the opportunity to switch off, relax and reset — so Pooja was the perfect person for the job! 🧘‍♀️✨

Pooja delivered a wonderful session combining yoga, stretching and meditation, giving everyone some much-needed time to breathe, unwind and recharge.

It was fantastic to see such a great group getting involved and taking some time for their own wellbeing. 💚

A huge well done to Pooja for representing Harborne Pool & Fitness Centre so brilliantly and helping the Fast Stream recruits finish their programme feeling relaxed and refreshed ready for their new job roles !

Places Leisure — helping people feel good, inside and out. 💚

05/10/2026

6pm Functional Circuits tonight 5th October is cancelled due to instructor illness.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

04/10/2026

A REMINDER;

MONDAYS 7:15PM CYCLING WITH ANGIE WILL BE A VIRTUAL UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

ANGIE’s 6:15pm CYCLING WILL BE COVERED BY MICHELLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Apologies for the inconvenience

04/10/2026

TOMORROW, 5th OCTOBER 6:40am BODY PUMP IS CANCELLED.

We are so sorry for any inconvenience caused.

07/09/2026

It's official - Reformer Pilates has launched at Places Leisure. 🎉

We're excited to have introduced Reformer Pilates classes at Wokingham Leisure Centre, giving our Community access to a new workout class that's as beneficial for the mind as it is for the body. From complete beginners to experienced participants, our three different types of classes make it easy to find the right fit. 💪

We're thrilled to continue expanding our Reformer Pilates offering, with dedicated studios set to launch across selected centres over the next 12 months. Keep your eyes peeled on our socials for more information!

Local to Wokingham and want to give it a go? Book here 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x5uGD

01/09/2026

New school year, new skills! 🏊

According to Swim England, a child is a competent swimmer when they can:

✅ Star float for 60 seconds

✅ Tread water for 30 seconds

✅ Swim in clothing

✅ Swim 100 metres non-stop with ease

Getting kids into the water early builds confidence and essential skills, setting them up for a lifetime of staying active and having fun.

Book swimming lessons at your local Places Leisure centre online ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gGEht9

26/08/2026

Good Boost is coming to more of our centres! 🎉

Designed to help People feel stronger, move with confidence and support with rehabilitation, it will be launching at the following centres on 7th September:

🧡 Romsey Rapids Sports Complex
🧡 The Dolphin Leisure Centre
🧡 Alfreton Leisure Centre
🧡 Blackwater Leisure Centre

Interested in finding out if it's right for you? Find out more 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x5dHJ

13/08/2026

Get a FREE PASS to Places Leisure 🏊

You'll have access to all of our facilities including:

🌟 gym access
🌟 group exercise classes
🌟 swimming sessions
🌟 Egym

and more!

This offer is on for a limited time only so make sure to grab your pass while you can, find your local site here: https://brnw.ch/21x4UdR

23/06/2026

The sun is shining but our pools and spaces are cool and calm! We're here to provide a break from the heat ☀️🏋️

Also, don't forget to stay hydrated! 💦

22/06/2026

It's never too late to start building healthy habits, and we're here to give you an extra boost with no joining fees!🌞

Check out our memberships here and use code NJF2026 at checkout 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x3ylA

11/06/2026

June just got better - there's no joining fee when you sign up to us this month, so you can start feeling good before the sunshine really hits. 🌞

Check out our memberships here and use code NJF2026 at checkout 👉 https://www.placesleisure.org/membership/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=OrganicSocial&utm_campaign=Campaign_NJF_110626

28/05/2026

Need plans for the last weekend of half-term? Our holiday activities are what you're looking for - fun, active, and perfect for keeping everyone busy. 🌞

Don't forget that you can also get £10 off your joining fee when you become a member with us, just use code '10OFF' at the checkout.

See what's happening at your centre here 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x2TiZ