Macclesfield Leisure Centre

Women and girls are getting more active than ever, but barriers to participation still remain.

Our latest blog explores the importance of creating welcoming spaces where women feel confident to take part in physical activity and the positive impact this can have on health and wellbeing.

It also highlights One You Cheshire East's Women's Only Gym Programme, which supports women to build confidence, improve fitness and develop healthier habits in a female-only environment.

Read more: https://everybody.org.uk/women-and-girls-in-sport-the-benefits-of-women-only-spaces/

Register your interest here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EC25zcsjwUqpszT0-qooUeGsv-Gv1lxGu6RwrUbrBQ5UNjRYWVU4MFVLODk4SU9FR0hLWEZaME1XNC4u

What a week at Macclesfield for Active Holidays 🙌

Action packed, plenty of giggles, exciting challenges and lots of opportunities to try something new!

Whether it's on the track, in the sports hall or taking on a Nerf challenge, there's never a dull moment at Active Holidays 🎯🏃‍♀️

Creating opportunities. Breaking down barriers. Making sure everybody feels welcome.

The Diversity & Inclusion Award celebrates individuals and organisations who champion inclusion and create opportunities where everybody can take part and feel they belong.

Congratulations to our finalists:
✨ Choose Your Story
✨ The Wingate Special Children's Trust
✨ Craig Acton, Nantwich Town Disability Football

Thank you for helping make Cheshire East a more inclusive place for everybody.

REMINDER:

From 10th-13th August, we'll be out and about capturing photos and videos at a range of our sessions to help showcase the incredible work we do and, most importantly, the amazing people who make our charity so special.

We'll be joined by a professional external filming company, alongside members of our Marketing Team, who may also be chatting to members who would like to share their story, journey, review or testimonial about their experience with us.

The content captured will help us raise awareness of our charity and the difference our sessions make. Photos and videos will be used across a wide range of marketing and advertising channels, including:

✨ Social media
✨ Leaflets and other printed materials
✨ Press and PR activity
✨ Billboards and advertisements
✨ Events and presentations
✨ Internal and external communications
✨ And much more

There's absolutely no obligation to take part in interviews or testimonials, but if you'd be happy to share your experience, we'd love to hear from you. Your story could help inspire others to take that first step and get involved. 😊

Filming Schedule

Monday 10th August
• Macclesfield Leisure Centre
• Congleton Leisure Centre

Tuesday 11th August
• Holmes Chapel Community Centre
• Macclesfield Leisure Centre

Wednesday 12th August
• Congleton Leisure Centre
• Shavington Leisure Centre
• Union Street Community Centre, Sandbach (One You Cheshire East Stand Strong)
• Nantwich Leisure Centre

Thursday 13th August
• Knutsford Leisure Centre
• Holmes Chapel Community Centre

If you would prefer not to be included in any photographs or video footage, please simply let a member of staff know when the team arrives on the day and we will ensure we don't capture you in the content.

Thank you for helping us show the fantastic community, support and activities that make our charity what it is. We can't wait to capture some of the smiles, achievements and moments that happen every day across our sessions.

🧘‍♀️ Stretch, breathe, smile! 🧘‍♂️

Our little Active Holidays participants took part in a fun yoga session, learning new poses, practising mindfulness and having plenty of fun along the way 💙

A great way to keep active, build confidence and find a moment of calm during the holidays.

Find out more: https://everybody.org.uk/what-we-offer/kids-families/holiday-clubs-activities-for-kids/active-holidays/

🎉 Great news. The finalists for the Everybody Awards 2026 have been announced!

From volunteers and community champions to inspiring athletes and inclusive organisations, these incredible finalists are helping people live healthier, happier lives and bringing communities together across Cheshire East.

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted nominations and helped shine a light on the people making a real difference every day.

We can't wait to celebrate with our finalists, guests and supporters at Cranage Estate on Friday 16th October, with our Patron, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, joining us as host for the evening.

Congratulations to all our finalists. We're proud to celebrate you. 💙

Find out who's been shortlisted 👉 https://everybody.org.uk/everybody-awards-2026-finalists-announced/