FREE swimming schemes: important information   Over 60’s Free Swimming Due to the Government’s recent decision to withdraw the funding to offer free swimming across the Southampton City Council swimming pools, the free swimming scheme for customers aged 60 years and over will unfortunately cease from 31st July 2010.   As of the 1st August 2010 swimming for customers aged 60 years and over will be a chargeable activity at the published list prices.   Southampton City Council would l [ ... ]

Sustrans’ third annual Big Bike Celebration on Sunday June the 13th at Riverside Park!  Bring your family and friends along for a fun-packed day of two-wheeled entertainment! 

Sportathon 2010: a success story! With 70 activities at 16 venues there was plenty of chance to burn off the calories during The 30 Minute Sportathon on Sunday June 27! The event was organised by Southampton City Council and sponsored by Southampton NHS Treatment Centre and Wave 105.

Nearly 2,000 people tried out the huge range of activities on offer, which included karate, ultimate frisbee, kayaking, canoeing, badminton, basketball and pilates and lots more! More than 250 people went on to [ ... ]

Earlier this month Neil Harley, who is a member of the Southampton Canoe Club, received a letter informing him that he has been selected to represent GB at the World games in Athens in 2011.

No Strings Badminton is the perfect way to start playing, improve your skills or take part in friendly matches against other people within the community!

Taking place in leisure centres and facilities across the country, No Strings badminton sessions give you badminton with no fuss, just fun! You don’t need to sign up to weeks of courses, or pay any fees up front, just drop into your local session when you feel like getting on court.