Active Lifestyles Stroud District

21/03/2026

🐣 Easter Fun is BACK at Active Lifestyles! 🤩

The Easter Holidays are right around the corner, and we're bringing you two weeks of cracking fun for the whole family!

👉 What you can eggs-pect:

💦 Splash-tastic family fun pool sessions, featuring our epic line-up of inflatables
💃 Incredible dance workshops, brought to you by the Amy Addle team
🏊 Beginners Intensive Swimming Lessons and our BRAND NEW Swim Clinic
🎨 Extra special Easter activities, including Easter Themed Crafts & Soft Play and even a Roller Disco
🌳 Easter Egg Hunt in Stratford Park.and so much more!

Our Easter timetable is now live - check it out now on our website!

https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/easter-kids-activities-2026/

20/03/2026

Winter is officially over - Spring is FINALLY here! ☀️💐

Who's ready for some better weather? We certainly are! ✋

17/03/2026

🐠 Swimming Lessons - What Happens in Stage Two🐠

Time to look at the next stage of swimming lessons - today it's time for Stage Two.

Here's what your child will learn in Swim England Stage Two classes with us 👇

⭐ Jump in from poolside safely.
⭐ Blow bubbles a minimum of three times rhythmically, with nose and mouth submerged.
⭐ Move from a flat floating position on the back and return to standing without support.
⭐ Move from a flat floating position on the front and return to standing without support.
⭐ Push from a wall and glide on the back – arms can be by the side or above the head.
⭐ Push from a wall and glide on the front with arms extended.
⭐ Travel using a recognised leg action with feet off the pool floor on the back for 5 metres, without the use of floatation equipment.
⭐ Travel using a recognised leg action with feet off the pool floor on the front for 5 metres, without the use of floatation equipment.
⭐ Perform a tuck to rotate from a flat floating position on the front, to a back floating position, then return to standing.
⭐ Perform a tuck to rotate from a flat floating position on the back, to a front floating position, then return to standing.
⭐ Perform a log roll from the back to the front.
⭐ Perform a log roll from the front to the back.
⭐ Exit the water without support.

For more information and to get your child enrolled, visit our website to get started.🩷💚

https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/swimming/swimming-lessons/

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who’s celebrating today 🌸

14/03/2026

Join the world’s biggest fundraising swimming challenge! 🏊

SWIMATHON is back at Active Lifestyles, and it's your chance to do something amazing.

📍 Active Lifestyles Stroud - 21st March
📍 Active Lifestyles Dursley - 20th March

Sign up as an individual, or form a team, and take on a distance that suits you. By taking part you’ll raise vital funds for the world’s largest charitable funder of cancer research, Cancer Research UK, and the UK’s leading end of life charity, Marie Curie, as well as Swimathon Foundation.

Sign up now on the Swimathon website!

https://www.swimathon.org/

12/03/2026

Important news about the Stratford Park Lido 👇

🌊 𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝗱𝗼 🌊

We want to update you on the future of the much-loved Stratford Park Lido.

Independent assessments show that around £5million of essential works are needed before the Lido can reopen. Because the work is so interconnected, it all has to be done at once - which sadly means the Outdoor Pool can’t open this summer.

We know how important the Lido is to so many of you. Which is why we’re asking for the community’s help. We’re speaking with Friends of Stratford Park Lido and reaching out to residents, charities, community groups and partners to explore fundraising and other ways to secure the Lido’s long term future.

💬 Cllr Martin Brown said: “Stratford Park Lido is an iconic and much-loved place in our district’s history. We would gladly borrow the money if it were financially viable, but the Lido’s short summer season simply doesn’t bring in enough income to repay a loan of that size. Funding it another way would mean stopping other essential services, and we can’t do that.

“We’re determined to give it every chance of a sustainable future, and we’re hopeful that by working with our community we can find a solution that protects this wonderful site for generations to come.”

If no partner or community solution comes forward, we will protect the site from further deterioration until the new Unitary Authority decides its future.

💙 Find out more and get involved: www.stroud.gov.uk/lido

09/03/2026

🔦 Class Spotlight - Tai Chi

Experience the calming, graceful art of Tai Chi—perfect for reducing stress, improving balance, and enhancing overall well-being. This gentle practice uses slow, fluid movements to build flexibility, posture, and balance, making it accessible to all fitness levels.🪴

With regular practice, Tai Chi can help relieve chronic aches and pains, especially in the back, neck, and shoulders. Step into a peaceful space where movement meets mindfulness, and discover the benefits of this ancient practice for body and mind. ❤️

Get your body moving, and start feeling amazing with us. Book your space now through your Active Lifestyles App.

08/03/2026

⭐ International Women's Day - Celebrating the Women of Active Lifestyles Stroud District ⭐

Today, we're celebrating the women of Active Lifestyles Stroud District; thank you for making us who we are!

We'd love for you to join us in celebrating the fantastic women of Active Lifestyles Stroud District today. If you'd like to celebrate anyone special, leave a comment below - we'd love to celebrate together! 🩷💚

07/03/2026

🛼🎂 Looking to host an unforgettable birthday party for your little ones? At Active Lifestyles Stroud District we've got you covered! 🎉

🎈 Whether your child is sports crazy or loves to splash in the pool, we we've got a party package that we know they will love. 🙌

📞 We'd love to talk to you about our options - get in touch with your centre arrange your child's brilliant birthday party with us.

05/03/2026

📱 Have you downloaded the Active Lifestyles app? 🤔

✏️ Manage your bookings, check out timetables, book activities and much more. 📅

Download the app from your app store now! 🙌

04/03/2026

🐙 Swimming Lessons - What Happens in Stage One 🐙

Have you been thinking about getting your child into swimming lessons with us but want more information about what they will be learning?

We're giving you an insight into what goes on in our lessons at each stage.

Here's what your child will learn in Swim England stage one classes with us 👇

⭐ Enter the water safely.
⭐ Move forward for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor.
⭐ Move backwards for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor.
⭐ Move sideways for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor.
⭐ Scoop the water and wash the face.
⭐ Be comfortable with water showered from overhead.
⭐ Move from a flat floating position on the back and return to standing.
⭐ Move from a flat floating position on the front and return to standing.
⭐ Push and glide in a flat position on the front from a wall.
⭐ Push and glide in a flat position on the back from a wall.
⭐ Give examples of two pool rules.
⭐ Exit the water safely.

For more information and to get your child enrolled, visit our website to get started.

Lets go swimming at Active Lifestyles! 🩷💚

https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/swimming/swimming-lessons/

02/03/2026

🔦 Class Spotlight - Aerobics

Jump into an energising workout that’s all about moving, laughing, and feeling great! This mixed-impact class, set to upbeat music, will boost your cardio fitness and help you reach your fitness goals. ❤️

Don't worry if dancing’s not your thing—each move is simple and repeated so everyone can keep up and enjoy the rhythm. Perfect for all levels and abilities—come as you are! 🎶

Fancy giving it a go? Tag a friend you're bringing with you! 🤩