18/08/2026
A huge congratulations to all the Manchester based athletes and past and present GLL Sport Foundation supported athletes who have been competing on the international stage over the last month at the Commonwealth Games, World Athletics U20 Championships, European Aquatics Championships and European Athletics Championships.
GLL and Manchester is celebrating your success! 🏅👏
From incredible performances to well earned medals, your achievements are a testament to the dedication, determination and countless hours of training that go into reaching the very top of your sport.
We’re incredibly proud that the centres and elite national venues that we operate on behalf of Manchester City Council play a part in supporting athletes on their journey from the next generation of talent to those competing at the highest level.
Behind every success is dedication, early mornings, tough sessions and countless hours of training and we’re incredibly proud to provide spaces where athletes can train, perform and push their limits.
Don't forget our venues are open to everybody to enjoy, whether you’re training for your first 5K, chasing a personal best or competing on the world stage.
Find out more https://www.gllsportfoundation.org/news
MCRactive
12/08/2026
Pre-school gymnasts wanted!
In order to help facilitate a Gymnastics instructor course taking place, there are FREE taster sessions available this weekend at Moss Side Leisure Centre for children aged 3 to 5 years old.
Sessions available are:
Friday 14th August: 1.45pm or 3.30pm
Saturday 15th August: 1.15pm or 2.30pm
Location - Moss Side Leisure Centre, M15 5NN
No prior experience is required but your child's place needs to be pre-booked.
Please email your child's name, date of birth and any medical conditions that our instructors need to be aware of, to [email protected] and a member of the team will confirm your place.
MCRactive
06/08/2026
Week One of Summer Camp is almost complete
There’s been lots of sports, games, activities and most importantly, fun!
We have some spaces available next week, bookings can be made on the Better UK website
06/08/2026
Today we had a special visitor - Winnie is a trainee Police dog who came to collect our old tennis balls for her and her pals to play with 🎾
01/08/2026
The B Boy Championship World Breaking Finals are returning to Manchester THIS MONTH.
📌Manchester Aviva Studios | Sunday 16 August
Will you be there? A limited number of tickets have been made available to Better members by the event organisers, so you can grab a standard adult or child ticket for the ultimate showdown in Breaking for just £10 plus booking fee.
Click the link below and enter code BB26COMM
🎫 https://brnw.ch/21x4Bx5
The whole family will love the epic freezes and gravity defying moves, all set to killer beats and the world’s best breakers do battle to take the crown. Let’s GO!
Offer T&Cs:
Code provides members with access to standard price tickets (adult or child) for £10. Booking fee of £2.50 per ticket applies to all tickets. Limited number of tickets available on first come first served basis. Offer closes 23.59 on Sunday 9th August.
2 tickets per email address allowed. Suitable for all ages - Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+. Show run-time: 3pm - 9pm
30/07/2026
From 1st September we’ll be introducing resident and non-resident pricing to support more opportunities for people across Manchester to play tennis and stay active
24/07/2026
Congratulations to Manchester Tennis Centre Club Ladies who have won the Manchester & District League 2 Division and have now been promoted to League Division 1
One of the team players is our Learn2 Coach Sam and there are also four players from our Tennis Programme so we’re very proud!
17/07/2026
‘Meet The Manager’ will be taking place on Monday 20th July 17:30-18:30
General Manager Chloe and Assistant Manager Kacper will be hosting the session in the seating area
Everyone is welcome, please do come along if you can
We would love to hear your views on how we could make our centre even better for our valued customers
14/07/2026
Get ready to join thousands of adults aged 60+ across the UK, who are taking part in one of the country’s most inspiring celebrations of sport, wellbeing and community - Better's Club Games.
This year's Club Games will take place at Moss Side Leisure Centre on Friday 16th October and with over 6 sporting competitions to take part in, including Badminton, Table Tennis and Chess, so there's plenty of activities to have a go at, enjoy a laugh and go for gold.
So.. save the date and watch this space as registration details will be coming soon!
Manchester City Council MCRactive
13/07/2026
Give tennis a go! Coach Lewis will delivering some fun family sessions 🎾
Saturday 18th July 11am-1pm 🎾
No need to book just turn up, the sessions are free and equipment is included 🎾
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