Meet people & keep active

Introducing Mikael Kiviniemi Community Sports Manager for Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) in Islington. "We work in partnership with Islington Council and run the Better leisure centres in the borough. There are lots of different activities people can get involved in, including swimming, gym, fitness classes and racket sports.  The main aim of my role is to increase participation and ensure the centres are accessible to everyone within the community  We look forward to seeing you!"

Activities

Sobell Leisure Centre:

Tuesday: Better Get Together (50+), 10.30am-1.00pm (dominoes, table tennis, short mat bowls, chat over a cuppa) *including Zumba Basics 12-1pm & Gentle Fitness & Stretching 12.30pm-1pm.(£2.45 payable on entry to leisure centre. An Age UK Islington volunteer will be there to meet you.

Thursday: Better Get Together (50+), 10.30am-1.00pm (dominoes, table tennis and short mat bowls, chat over a cuppa) *including Zumba basics 11.30am-12.30am & Gentle Fitness & Stretching 12.30pm-1pm (£2.45 payable on entry to leisure centre). An Age UK Islington volunteer will be there to meet you.

Friday: Walking Football (50+), 5-6pm (Walking football is a slowed down version of the game, ideal for people who want to get fit or maintain an active lifestyle).

Finsbury Leisure Centre:

Wednesday: Better Get Together (50+), 10.30am-12.30pm (table tennis, badminton and short tennis, chat over a cuppa) (£2.50 payable on entry to leisure centre). An Age UK Islington volunteer will be there to meet you.

Free Swimming – Free swimming is on offer for people aged 60+.  Monday-Friday 9am-4pm and after 1pm at weekend.  Available at Archway Leisure Centre, Highbury Leisure Centre, Cally Pool and Ironmonger Row Baths.  A Better Adult Senior pay and play membership is required, costing £6.30 per year. 

Women Only Evening

Age UK Islington can work out what you'd like to do in Islington and how you can get there, particularly if you have any mobility issues or specific needs. Contact our helpline: 020 7281 6018, Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm.