Slimming World Birtley with Nic Young

23/01/2026

🌊 Gentle Activities at Birtley Community Pool 🌊
Looking for a calm, welcoming place to move, relax, and enjoy the water at your own pace? Birtley Community Pool offers a range of gentle, low-impact activities designed to suit all abilities.

🕗 Quieter Swimming Times
For a more relaxed swim, visit us Monday–Friday 8:30am–12:30pm, when all three of our pools are open for public swimming.

♿ Accessibility Matters
✔️ Steps with handles for safe access
✔️ Disability pool hoist
✔️ Platform lift to the changing village
✔️ RADAR changing area with accessible bed and hoist
✔️ Warm pool temperature at 29°C

🏊 Improver Pool (1m / 3ft deep)
Perfect to build confidence and for gentle movement.
📅 Monday-Friday 6:15am-1pm

🚶 Walking in Water
Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:30am–1pm
A self-guided, low-impact session suitable for all abilities.

💪 Aqua-Intro
A gentle, joint-friendly 60-minute session led by qualified physiotherapist Jason Metcalfe.
Ideal for beginners or anyone wanting to improve mobility, strength, and confidence in the water.
📅 Thursdays 7–8pm

☕ Aqua-Social
A relaxed, self-led but supervised 60-minute session in the improver pool – perfect for self-guided physio exercises and socialising.
📅 Mondays 10:30-11:30am
✨ Includes a free hot drink, so come for a cuppa, a chat, and maybe a dip in our warm water!

Whether you’re returning to activity, managing mobility, or simply prefer a quieter swim, you’ll find a warm welcome at Birtley Community Pool 💙

For further information you can visit our website on - www.birtleycommunitypool.org.uk

22/01/2026

I always remember the first time I'd ever heard of quark was in a group. It was months before I could bring myself to try it but then found it was a bit of a sweet and savoury wonder ingredient! There's a few idea's below if anyone fancies trying it ⬇️

Take a closer look at this sweet and savoury wonder ingredient…

21/01/2026

Stews, soups, and all the comfort you need this January ✨!
Why not check out some of these healthy, money-saving recipes on the Slimming World blog? https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/blog/snuggly-season-get-cosy-with-our-slow-cooked-stews-and-soups/

That’s just a taste of what you can enjoy as a Slimming World member 🧑‍🍳💕 to find out more come along and join us in Birtley Golf Club on Tuesdays at 5.30 & 7pm or Thursdays at 4 & 5.30pm.

20/01/2026

Who says you can’t have pudding and still lose weight? Slimming World makes it easy to slim with a sweet tooth 🧁. Whether you’re looking for a show-stopping dinner-party dessert or you just fancy something to dunk in your cuppa, we’ve got a Slimming World-friendly recipe for you 🤗. Head to the Slimming World blog to sample a slice 🍰: https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/blog/slimming-world-desserts/

19/01/2026

How exciting is the latest addition to our healthy eating plan 🥑🥜!

Healthy fats – like avocado, nuts, seeds, oils and more can now be incorporated into your weekly meal plan. These foods offer so many amazing health benefits to hear more in group, join us in Birtley Golf Club on Tuesdays at 5.30 & 7pm or Thursdays at 4 & 5.30pm 🥰.

18/01/2026

So proud of my fabulous members taking onboard the great changes in our brand new essentially Slmming World book there off to a flying start!

There's a copy waiting for anyone who joins us along with free joining offers -
Birtley Golf Club ⛳
Tuesday 5.30 & 7pm
Thursday 4 & 5.30pm ⏰
Nic 07540221538 ☎️

18/01/2026

Imagine where you could be in a week, a month, your holiday or even a year!
I'd love to support you achieve your goals at your pace on your own journey 🥰

There's free joining offers you can just come along to join us in the golf club or if you want to chat/message its Nic 07540221538.

17/01/2026

‘Having someone in my corner who supported me and genuinely wanted to see me succeed was amazing 🤩.’ With the help of her Slimming World group and Consultant, Amy lost 3st 12lbs (24kg) – and for more than 3 years, she’s proudly stayed at her target weight 👏. Discover the support that helped Amy achieve her dream and tap here to read her story 👉: https://bit.ly/4qoM3LM

16/01/2026

Seven days gone. 7lbs down 🙌.

Mary is thrilled to have achieved her first award in her very first week – and it’s all thanks to the support of her Slimming World group with Consultant Lisa (slimwithlisamaskell 🎉).

At Slimming World, real support is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll get the tools to make healthy eating simple and satisfying, along with motivation and encouragement from people who truly get it — making fresh starts feel achievable.

This time next week, this could be you!
Birtley Golf Club ⛳
Tuesday 5.30 & 7pm
Thursday 4 & 5.30pm ⏰
Nic 07540221538 ☎️

15/01/2026

Gorgeous sky whilst we are in

15/01/2026

Setting up ready for the Thursdayers today 4 & 5.30pm all welcome to join us there's free joining offers too 🥰

14/01/2026

‘It’s so amazing to get dressed and feel confident and happy with how you look… there’s no going back now ✨!’ Rachel (slimmingme on TikTok) has lost 4st 5lbs (27.7kg) and is showing just how incredible it feels to put yourself first 🥰.

If you want to make 2026 your year, join us -
Birtley Golf Club ⛳
Tuesday 5.30 & 7pm
Thursday 4 & 5.30pm ⏰
Nic 07540221538 ☎️