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Here you can keep up to date with our team of highly qualified professionals who create and maintain physical activity opportunities to better the health & wellbeing of your community.

As part of our final Better Health meeting of the year, staff competed in "Egg Pong" to win up to 10-minutes to make and...
19/12/2025

As part of our final Better Health meeting of the year, staff competed in "Egg Pong" to win up to 10-minutes to make and decorate a Gingerbread House. 🎅

Who took the title this year? Drop your best guess in the comments below! 👇

We've loved meeting so many amazing people at our Chatter Matters sessions in 2025. Thank you for being part of it! 💬✨He...
17/12/2025

We've loved meeting so many amazing people at our Chatter Matters sessions in 2025. Thank you for being part of it! 💬✨

Here are upcoming dates as we wrap up for the year and get ready for an exciting 2026:

- Penrith Leisure Centre – Final session: 19th December | Back from 5th January for Mondays and 9th January for Fridays

- Kendal Leisure Centre – Final session: 19th December | Back from 9th January

- Ulverston Leisure Centre – Final session: 8th December | Back from 5th January

- Appleby Leisure Centre – contact appleby.leisure@gll.org for more information

We can’t wait to see you all again in the new year! 🗓️

Our Holiday Activity & Food (HAF) Programme is back this festive season!Looking for fun, active and fully funded session...
16/12/2025

Our Holiday Activity & Food (HAF) Programme is back this festive season!

Looking for fun, active and fully funded sessions for your child over the holidays? We’ve got you covered!

📍 Kendal Leisure Centre
- Multisport & Craft Activity Days
- 29th & 30th December
- 9am – 2pm
- Packed lunch included

📍 Ulverston Leisure Centre
- Water Safety Day
- 29th December
- 10am – 2pm
- Packed lunch included

Limited spaces remain! Book your child’s place here for free: https://brnw.ch/21wYoEf

Give them a fun, active, confidence-boosting day this Christmas!

✨ Festive Reminder ✨It’s totally okay if you’re not as active as usual over the holiday season. This time of year can be...
12/12/2025

✨ Festive Reminder ✨

It’s totally okay if you’re not as active as usual over the holiday season. This time of year can be busy, emotional, joyful, overwhelming - sometimes all at once. If your routine looks a little different, that’s perfectly normal.

- Rest is just as important as movement.
- Slowing down doesn’t undo your progress.
- You can pick things back up when you’re ready.

So be kind to yourself, enjoy the moments that matter, and move in ways that feel good for you. -

Wishing everyone a healthy, happy, and balanced festive period. 🎄✨

🎄✨ We’re getting festive at our leisure centres!Our Christmas parties have been full of laughter, joy, and amazing memor...
09/12/2025

🎄✨ We’re getting festive at our leisure centres!

Our Christmas parties have been full of laughter, joy, and amazing memories with friends old and new.

But the celebrations don’t stop there…
👉 Next up: Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 11th December – come along in your most festive jumper and join the fun!

Let’s keep the holiday spirit alive while staying active and connected.

Myth #6: Swimming after eating causes crampsThere’s no solid evidence for this one. You might feel a bit sluggish after...
03/12/2025

Myth #6: Swimming after eating causes cramps

There’s no solid evidence for this one. You might feel a bit sluggish after a big meal, but swimming is generally safe post-snack. Dive in!

To book your next swim session or aqua aerobic class, please use the Better UK app or visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21wY2Lo

December Better Health Hubs🌟🎄Ulverston Leisure Centre 10th December 1:30 - 2:30pm Pool Site🎄Penrith Leisure Centre 11th ...
01/12/2025

December Better Health Hubs🌟

🎄Ulverston Leisure Centre 10th December 1:30 - 2:30pm Pool Site
🎄Penrith Leisure Centre 11th December - All Day
🎄Kendal Leisure Centre 16th December - 09:30 - 11:30am

Looking for a meaningful gift idea? Why not treat your loved one to a Health MOT!

It’s the perfect way to help them kickstart 2026 feeling empowered, energised, and ready to become the healthiest version of themselves.

Drop in at one of the above hubs to see if you're eligible for an MOT gift bag🎁, get a quick check of your heart health🫀& plan your wellness journey ready for the new year!

If you have any questions ask one of our staff at the centre!😀

🌟 Meet the Team: SimonBetter Health Facilitator at Kendal Leisure Centre "The most rewarding parts of my job? Seeing how...
27/11/2025

🌟 Meet the Team: Simon

Better Health Facilitator at Kendal Leisure Centre

"The most rewarding parts of my job? Seeing how members improve over time — how their lives change for the better through fitness, MOTs, and classes. It’s all about helping people feel stronger, healthier, and more confident."

Outside of work, you’ll find Simon out on the trails — fell, trail, and ultra running are Simon's top passions. Simon also love walking with his kids, going to gigs, football matches, cooking, reading, and listening to music.

Favourite foods? Chicken Madras, Lasagne and Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Favourite drinks? A refreshing 50/50 mix of orange and apple juice — and when it comes to something stronger, only a good quality Scotch whisky will do!

Let's see if you've ran further than Simon.. leave your top mileage in the comments!

Amazing body fact: What is the “Funny Bone”?Ever knocked your elbow and felt that weird, tingly zap? That’s not actually...
26/11/2025

Amazing body fact: What is the “Funny Bone”?

Ever knocked your elbow and felt that weird, tingly zap? That’s not actually a bone - it’s your ulnar nerve getting bumped!

The “funny bone” is a spot near your elbow where this nerve runs close to the skin, right by the humerus (yep, the bone that sounds like “humorous” - pun intended!).

When you hit it, the nerve gets squished against the bone, sending a strange, electric sensation down your arm - usually into your ring and little fingers.

So why is it called the “funny bone”?
- Because the feeling is funny-strange, not funny-ha-ha...
- And because it’s next to the humerus - get it? 😄

Next time you bump it, you’ll know exactly what’s going on under the skin!

Meet the Team: Danii ShieldsBetter Health & Communities Manager"Why do I love my job?"There’s no better feeling than end...
19/11/2025

Meet the Team: Danii Shields

Better Health & Communities Manager

"Why do I love my job?"

There’s no better feeling than ending the day knowing you’ve helped someone reach a goal — and often, those goals are things many take for granted, like walking upstairs to sleep in their own bed. It’s a feeling like no other.

I get the opportunity to create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to be active in ways that suit them — right in their local leisure facilities. Every day, I work alongside an incredible team who make it all happen and they are real life hero's.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me out in the fells — walking, running, or camping - usually somewhere in the Lakes!

Where's your favourite spot in the Lake District? Let us know in the comments

💦 Myth #9: Sweating removes toxins from your bodySweat is mostly water and salt. The best way to detox is to focus on b...
17/11/2025

💦 Myth #9: Sweating removes toxins from your body

Sweat is mostly water and salt. The best way to detox is to focus on balanced health and nutrition.

Wheels for All Pedal Away group started this week with a gentle-paced spin round to Natland and back down Burton Rd cycl...
17/11/2025

Wheels for All Pedal Away group started this week with a gentle-paced spin round to Natland and back down Burton Rd cycle path.
There were lots of slippery leaves on the paths, but we avoided all mishaps and all enjoyed the ride.
The Pedal Away group will meet at 10am for each of the next 3 Wednesdays. If you would like to join a gentle supported ride, please join us starting at Kendal Leisure Centre.

Email Stuart.lockton@wheelsforall.org.uk to book a place.

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Kendal Leisure Centre, Burton Road
Kendal
LA97HX

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