07/06/2026
Check this out at John Smeaton Leisure Centre
๐โโ๏ธ Special Baby & Preschool Swimming Sessions โ Just 50p!
John Smeaton Leisure Centre is hosting an STA Baby & Preschool Teacher Training Course, and as part of this, weโre offering discounted swimming sessions for just 50p per lesson!
These sessions are open to:
๐ Current Adult & Baby or Adult & Toddler swimmers
๐ Families who would like to try lessons for the first time.
๐ Why join?
These sessions are a fantastic way to:
โ๏ธStrengthen the bond between you and your child
โ๏ธBuild early water confidence and safety skills
โ๏ธSupport your childโs love of swimming from a young age
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Friday 12 June
15:00-15:30 Adult & Child (aged 12months-2years)
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Thursday 18 June
11:20-11:50 Adult & Child (aged 6weeks-12months, 12 months-2 years & 3-4 year olds)
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Thursday 18 June
11:50โ12:20 Adult & Child (aged 6weeks-12months, 12 months-2 years & 3-4 year olds)
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Friday 19 June
14:30-15:00 Adult & child (aged 6weeks-12months, 12 months-2 years & 3-4 year olds)
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Friday 19 June
15:00-15:30 Adult & Child (aged 6weeks-12months, 12 months-2 years & 3-4 year olds)
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Thursday 25 June
11:20-11:50 Adult & Child (aged 6weeks-12months, 12 months-2 years & 3-4 year olds)
๐ Booking Information
โ ๏ธ Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.
๐ Book online: https://shorturl.at/US0BX
๐ Or call: 0113 3760398
โ๏ธ You can book multiple sessions
โ๏ธ Feel free to share with friends and family
Thank you in advance for supporting the Active Leeds Swim Teacher Training Programme
05/06/2026
Join the action and experience IRONMAN up close by volunteering at our Volunteer Team Leeds (VTL) Aid Station. Around 2,400 athletes will take on the full distance ๐a 2.4โmile swim, 112โmile cycle and 26.2โmile run ๐ and your support can make a real difference.
Volunteers play a vital role on race day, helping set up stations, hand out drinks, snacks and personal needs bags, and keep supplies stocked before packing down at the end. Youโll provide essential hydration, nutrition and encouragement to athletes as they tackle the challenging run course.
Sign up today to be part of an unforgettable event, support incredible athletes, and enjoy a unique, frontโrow race experience
More information https://monkeylink.co/6a22d7
๐Ironman Team Leader Volunteer https://monkeylink.co/bd9f59
๐Ironman Volunteer https://monkeylink.co/bd9f59
04/06/2026
Do you want to try your hand at a water sport and celebrate two incredible milestones? ๐
This weekend marks 20 years since Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre first set sail on Yeadon Tarn. To mark this special occasion and support city-wide efforts to celebrate 400 years of Leeds receiving its first City Charter, the team will be hosting an open day and are looking for adventurous locals to take on a very special challenge: complete 400 laps of the tarn.
Taking place this Saturday (6 June), visitors (age 8+) can take part in sailing, kayaking, or paddleboarding โ with a team of qualified instructors on hand throughout the day. Doors will open at 9am and the centre team will be counting every lap made until the end of the open day at 1pm.
Sessions cost ยฃ10 per person for a 45-minute session. And if you prefer solid ground, archery and indoor caving are also available.
The Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre is located at Cemetery Road, LS19 7UP. To book your open day session, visit https://monkeylink.co/a6826f
26/05/2026
โ๏ธ Itโs heating up โ time to cool down! ๐ฆ
Why not head to one of the Active Leeds Leisure Centres and enjoy a refreshing swim?
With sessions available for children and teens of all ages, itโs a fun, safe way to stay active this summer. โ
๐ Just ยฃ3 per swim (ยฃ3.15 from 1 June)
โ ๏ธ With recent tragic incidents in open water, itโs a reminder that lakes, rivers and reservoirs can be unpredictable; cold water shock, hidden hazards and strong currents make them far more dangerous than they appear.
Choosing a lifeguarded swimming pool is a safer way to stay cool and have fun. ๐
Make a splash and keep safe โ weโll see you at the pool! Check out our timetables via the Active Leeds app or website https://monkeylink.co/7b13e6
23/05/2026
Junior Gym Hours for Spring Bank Half Term, Monday 25 - Sunday 31 May 2026
Reminder juniors need to be accompanied by a responsible participating adult (18yrs+) outside the junior gym times..
19/05/2026
Spring Bank Holiday Opening Hours
Please follow the link ๐ https://monkeylink.co/e4ef24 ๐ for the Active Leeds opening hours for Monday 25 May 2026
โโIf you are an Active Leeds member, you can also access our On Demand fitness classes to workout from home via the Active Leeds and Technogym app, if you are unable to access one of our centres during this period.
For those sites with pools, the swim times for the Bank Holiday are now available on the website and the app will be updated Sunday ahead of them changing over the following morning.
โPlease be reminded there will be no Aquatics/Gymnastics/Tennis lessons on this date.
15/05/2026
Our staff member Scott is taking on a 22-mile swim this May to raise money for the British Heart Foundation โค๏ธ
This cause is close to his heart, and every donation helps support life saving research.
Please support if you can ๐
https://gofund.me/cfe174080
11/05/2026
๐โโ๏ธ Weโre Hiring Swim Teachers! ๐โโ๏ธ
We are looking for enthusiastic, qualified Swim Teachers to join our team and help deliver high quality swimming lessons across multiple locations.
โ What Youโll Need
To apply, you must hold:
STA Award/Certificate or SEQ Level 2 Swimming Teacher
A valid Lifeguarding Qualification
๐ท Pay Rate
ยฃ16.90 per hour
๐ Working Locations
We currently have teaching hours across all sites
๐ฉ Interested?
You can apply using the link https://monkeylink.co/66639b or email your CV directly to [email protected]
10/05/2026
๐ฅ Does your child love swimming and gymnastics? Then our Learn to Dive Camps at John Charles Centre for Sport are the perfect splash of something different this Spring Bank! ๐คธโโ๏ธ๐ฆ
Whether theyโre total beginners or little fish in the water, we welcome all confident swimmers (Stage 5+ or able to swim 50m in deep water). ๐โโ๏ธโจ
๐๏ธ Camps are now open for booking!
๐ฒ Book online here > https://monkeylink.co/8899a4 or call our friendly team on 0113 3760398
๐จ Please note:
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Squad Dive Camps are only for those on the diving training scheme
๐ Sessions take place exclusively at John Charles Centre for Sport
๐ค This is a cross-centre promotion
Letโs make a splash this half term! ๐
09/05/2026
๐โโ๏ธ๐จ Competitive Swim Camps @ the Aquatics Centre this Spring Bank! Got a young swimmer ready to level up? These camps are perfect for those in:
๐ฅ Stage 8 Competitive Swimming
๐ Academy 1 & Academy 2
๐ Important: Please check eligibility before booking to make sure your child is ready to dive in!
๐ฒ Book online > https://monkeylink.co/43821c or call our team on 0113 3760398
๐ Camps are held exclusively at John Charles Centre for Sport
๐ค This is a cross-centre promotion
Letโs make waves this half term! ๐๐ช