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Christmas and winter information 2024/25

Our leisure centres will be open as normal up to and including Monday 23 December 2024.

Tuesday 24 December 2024 Closed
Wednesday 25 December 2024 Closed
Thursday 26 December 2024 Closed
Friday 27 December 2024 Open 9am – 4pm*
Saturday 28 December 2024 Open 9am – 4pm
Sunday 29 December 2024 Open 9am – 4pm*
Monday 30 December 2024 Open 9am – 4pm*
Tuesday 31 December 2024 Closed
Wednesday 1 January 2025 Closed

Open as normal from Thursday 2 January 2025 onwards.

*General swimming at Eckington Active will be from 10am – 4pm

Dronfield Active swimming pool will be closed for refurbishment from Monday 25 November 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025.

New Sustainability Policy for our Leisure Centres

Here at our leisure centres we are here to help you just do more to hit your goals, feel stronger, happier and healthier.

Because we love to see you thrive, we have a lot on offer – flexible memberships to suit you, friendly supportive staff, and a huge variety of classes.

Following the North East Derbyshire Council’s commitment towards greener and better District, we recognised that we too can do more for the environment, community and for the future.

So today we would like to present you our Sustainability Policy for leisure centres, laying out our approach to eco-friendly practises, so you can feel relaxed that your goals are being achieved with little help from us without compromising the future of our planet.

Download our Sustainability policy here.

Health help on hand

A sciatica sufferer has praised our Exercise by Referral classes for helping her on the road to recovery.

Sheila Dungworth (75) from Holmesfield was referred onto the 12-week scheme by her physiotherapist after suffering from the condition, which can cause extreme pain in the bottom, backs of legs and feet.

After joining in with the low impact circuit classes and enjoying them so much, she now attends Dronfield Active once a week.

She has thanked our Healthy Lifestyles Instructor Georgia Limb for helping her to get moving again.

Sheila said: “It (the sciatica) has all gone now.

“I still had it when I started with Georgia, but the 12 weeks certainly helped and the whole experience was a lifting one.

“Georgia is very nice. The people are very nice there.”

Sheila praised the fun sessions, which take place to music and include activities such as a basketball challenge.

She added: “I haven’t done it before and I found I actually enjoyed it.

“It lifts you. You are not on your own. You are all wanting to get better.

“I’m feeling massively better.”

Georgia said: “I’m so pleased Sheila has benefitted from the scheme and is feeling better.

“It’s great to hear her physical symptoms have gone now, but she still enjoys exercising with us.”

To participate in the scheme, you must be aged 19+ and either make an appointment with your GP or complete the self-assessment tool on the Live Life Better Derbyshire website

Activities can include gym, swimming, low impact circuit training, cardiac rehabilitation, chair-based exercise and Forever Active. Other activities are available, but are chargeable at a pay-as-you-go-rate.

Pictured: Sheila (centre, purple jacket) with her friends at the low impact circuit training class.

WIN with our leisure survey!

Have your say on our leisure services and be in with the chance of winning £50!

As a leisure centre user, we are keen to know how you rate our facilities and services.

How often do you use Killamarsh Active, Eckington Active and Dronfield Active?, which facilities have you used over the last 12 months?, how satisfied are you with our facilities?

Cllr Kathy Rouse, Cabinet member for Leisure, said: “Your views are important to us to help monitor customer satisfaction and improve our facilities, so please make some time to have your say.”

The survey is quick and easy to complete and everyone who fills it in* will have the chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher!

The survey will open for a fortnight from 28 October – 10 November.

You can fill in the survey online or pick up a paper copy from the leisure centres.

For more information about all our leisure facilities, including Clay Cross Active set to open early 2025, see our new website – www.justdomore.co.uk

*Contact details required to enter prize draw.

Embrace Vegetarian Week!

This Vegetarian Week, our leisure centre cafés at Dronfield, Eckington and Killamarsh invites you to explore the delicious and health-boosting world of vegetarian cuisine with a special offer of 20% off our vegetarian & vegan sandwiches.

With an increasing awareness of the benefits of plant-based diets for both personal health and the environment, we are proud to offer a variety of tasty vegetarian options that cater to all ages and preferences.

There are a number of Health benefits to eating vegetarian food including:

Reduces the risk of heart disease by up to 25%
Reduces the risk of some cancers
Reduces the risk of diabetes

Not only that, there’s a large environmental impact too including:

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as not coming from farm produce
Reduction in carbon footprint, which helps reduce deforestation globally
Reduction in the use of land, water and oil resources

Join Us This National Vegetarian Week 1 October – 7 October, where we challenge you to swap your usual meal for one of our delicious vegetarian dishes.

Not only will you be making a healthier choice for yourself, but you’ll also be contributing to a more sustainable planet.

Visit our leisure centre cafés to discover the benefits of vegetarian eating.

Share your experience on social media using #VegetarianWeek, #EatGreen, and #HealthyEating!