Christmas Fitness Stars 2022

We want to hear from you this Christmas!

Are you a Fitness Star? Do you have a story of how activity and fitness has changed your life this year? We want to hear your story!

Tell us about you activity journey this year and be entered into a draw to win an Invigor8 fitness passes.

Tell us about;

How do stay active and healthy?

Has someone helped you this year and you want to say thanks?

What keeps you motivated, happy and healthy?

Have you kept active in the face of aversity?

Nominate your friends, family or yourself and help to inspire others by telling your fitness story. Include a photo if possible and become an Active Wirral Fitness Star this Christmas

Email: activewirral@wirral.gov.uk

WhatsApp: 07584 205949

November 8, 2022

Go Tri Improve Your Front Crawl Sessions

Go Tri Improve your Front Crawl sessions are back!

The sessions will be running at Leasowe Leisure Centre every Wednesday 8-9pm starting Wednesday 18th January.

These sessions are designed for those who can already swim unaided but wish to turn their breast stroke into front crawl or improve their front crawl technique and generally enjoy swimming with confidence.

Active Wirral are proud to bring these sessions to you in partnership with British Triathlon.

October 3, 2022

Active All Sports Programme – April 2023

Active All Sports Holiday Programme

3rd – 6th April & 11th & 13th April.

This February holiday activity programme is available to children and young people with a disability or additional needs.

We welcome parents, carers and siblings to all sessions.

Activities require pre-booking, please read the attached information HERE regarding the activities being provided.

Download programme information & Book Here

If you have any questions please contact the programme co-ordinator by email at staceyaddison@wirral.gov.uk or mobile at 07825402594

We look forward to seeing you this February Half Term.

August 9, 2022

Beach Wheelchair Rental

The council has six beach wheelchairs that are available to hire.

The wheelchairs are to help people with mobility difficulties and physical disabilities access the beach and coastal areas at West Kirby and New Brighton.

Users of the chairs will require assistance from a friend, family member, or support worker. We are working on making hoists available for people to use, but this equipment is currently not able to be used.

Where can the wheelchairs be hired from?

Wheelchairs can be hired from either:

Wirral Water Sport Centre, West Kirby
The Floral Pavilion, New Brighton

When can the wheelchairs be hired?

The hire of the chairs will be available at different days and times depending on the time of year.

During spring and summer, wheelchairs will be available Monday to Sunday
During autumn and winter, wheelchairs will be available during day light hours

What types of wheelchairs are available?

There are 2 different types of chairs available. These are:

Sand Cruiser (push assisted)
Hippocampe (push assisted)

Only Sand Cruisers are available from Wirral Water Sports Centre.

All types of chairs are available from The Floral Pavilion.

For all chairs, users will need assistance from a friend, family member or support worker.

All chairs that are available to hire are equipped with support straps, cushions and harnesses. Any additional support or accessories required to use the chairs will need to be brought by the user.

How can I book a wheelchair?

For wheelchairs at The Floral Pavilion in New Brighton, book by:

visiting the Box Office (Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm)
calling 0151 666 0000 (Floral Pavilion Box Office) (Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm)
visiting the Floral Pavilion website (you may need to create an account)

For wheelchairs at the Water Sports Centre in West Kirby, book by:

Water Sports Centre in West Kirby, book online (you may need to create an account)

On the day of booking, please check in with a member of staff on site. They will verify you are the person who booked by checking your ID, so please bring with you, either:

Passport
Driver’s licence

Will my existing wheelchair be stored securely?

Yes. At Wirral Water Sport Centre, your chair will be stored securely in the entrance of the building. At The Floral Pavilion, your chair will be stored in a separate room.

Is there an emergency number I should call if something goes wrong?

Yes, when you make a booking, you will be provided with these details.

Is there any training I need to have before I can hire and use a wheelchair?

No, but when you check in for your booking, a member of staff will briefly run through some instructions on how to use the chair as part of your booking.

April 26, 2022

Beat the Street launches in Wirral

Beat the Street comes to Wirral on Wednesday 27th April!

Parts of Wirral are to be transformed into a huge adventure in which residents of all ages can take part.

Starting Wednesday 27th April until Wednesday 25th May, residents are asked to ‘Beat the Street’ by walking, cycling, running, scooting or skating as far as they can over the four-week period, clocking up points as they go by checking in at special ‘Beat Boxes’ placed around the areas.

The game takes place across the wards of Moreton East & Leasowe and Seacombe and can be played by individuals or teams.

To take part, people need first to get hold of the ‘Beat the Street’ card. Under 11s, who are at participating schools, will be given these directly from their primary school, older people will need to collect theirs from one of the local distribution points – Moreton Library, Leasowe Leisure Centre, Guinea Gap Leisure Centre and Seacombe Children’s Centre.

Players then need to create an account online, connect their card to their player profile and they’re ready to start.

A map, available from the distribution points, shows players where each ‘Beat Box’ is situated and will help people plot their route and get going.

Once a player has located a Beat Box, they need to use their card like a contactless payment card, hovering it close to the box until the box beeps and flashes. You need to visit at least two different Beat Boxes within an hour to score points – 10 points for each box – then 10 points for each subsequent box visited within the next hour.

Andy McCartan, Assistant Director of Leisure, Libraries and Customer Engagement at Wirral Council, said: “This is a really innovative way of encouraging local people of all ages to get out and about, being active, using environmentally friendly ways of travelling – but most of all having fun.

“Beat the Street can bring out the competitive nature in us all, as we try to top the local leaderboard, score more points than our friends, or simply challenges ourselves as individuals.”

Points are logged in online accounts and contribute towards the production of local leaderboards where players and teams can compare their scores with others.

Beat the Streets is an initiative running in a number of locations across the country. Beat the Street Moreton East, Leasowe and Seacombe is being delivered locally by Wirral Council Leisure Services, managed by Intelligent Health and funded by the Government’s ‘Welcome Back Fund’.

The project contributes to the council’s ambition to encourage residents to incorporate activity into their daily lives – the main aim of the borough’s Sport and Physical Activity Strategy – as well as helping to form part of the Climate Emergency response.

Further information, including advice on how players can take part in the competition safely, can be here

April 26, 2022

Wirral Walking Festival 2022

The Wirral Walking Festival is back!

The Wirral Walking Festival highlights the variety of walks that take place in Wirral during Spring/Summer each year. The Wirral Walking Festival includes short strolls, long-distance treks, nordic walking, mixed ability running, and much more!

Click here to download the Wirral Walking Festival 2022 brochure

Walking has never been so important in people's lives. Following on from the pandemic we have seen more people getting out locally to help them stay fit and healthy and very much to help with people's mental health.Walking is accessible to all and is free so why not get walking, it's an excellent way to meet new people, make friends and enjoy all the wonderful places the Wirral has to offer. We have many different groups across the borough which cater for everyone and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those volunteers out there who help make this happen. You change people's lives so thank you.

Fiona Hanik

Wirral Walking Coordinator

*To avoid disappointment, we recommend checking the relevant group’s website and social media to confirm that walks are taking place before setting off.

Run in wirral team pointing to be of tshirt

March 25, 2022

Campaign to encourage more people in Wirral to be physically active

‘Be Part of the Movement’ is a new campaign to encourage Wirral residents to make sport and physical activity part of their everyday life.

Funded by the Government’s Welcome Back Fund it will showcase the borough’s facilities and open spaces as safe places to improve health and wellbeing especially as communities continue their recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The campaign is part of Wirral Council’s new Sport and Physical Activity Strategy approved by the authority’s Tourism, Communities, Culture and Leisure Committee in January.

The strategy lays out the council’s ambition to ensure that all Wirral residents have the opportunity, environment and support they need to lead active, healthy, and happier lives, and recognises the important role sport and physical activity plays in improving physical and mental health, supporting the economy, reconnecting communities, and rebuilding a stronger society for all. More than 1,000 people and organisations contributed to the development of the strategy.

The vision for the strategy is to now make sport and physical activity part of everyone’s everyday life and is based on four key themes:

Active People – To provide opportunities for all Wirral residents to be more active
Active Partnerships – To build partnerships and collaborations that provide inclusive activities for all
Active Places and Spaces – To ensure a network of high quality and accessible spaces that make it easier for people to be active.
Active Facilities – To create accessible, affordable, environmentally sustainable facilities offering a quality opportunity and environment that encourages Wirral residents to be more active, more often

Cllr Helen Cameron, chair of the Tourism, Communities, Culture & Leisure Committee, said: “It is incredibly important to keep active whatever your circumstances and this a great way to help to stay healthy for longer.

“There are lots of ways you can be part of the movement with Active Wirral. Whether you are someone who is already active or you want to find out how to start moving in ways that work for you, there will be something for everyone.”

The campaign will highlight how people can find out more about getting healthy and active.

March 24, 2022

Leisure facilities update – March 2022

At full Council on 28 February, the following leisure facility changes were agreed and will come into effect on 1^st April 2022:

Golf course closures

The full and permanent annual budget to operate Brackenwood and Hoylake Golf Courses will be removed from this date. This will also mean that the service will no longer have the budget for the maintenance of the courses. .

The sites will remain closed until the outcome of the current consultation is considered by the relevant committee in the new municipal year.

Preparation for Golf’s Open Championship 2023 will be dealt with separately through the established working group in reference to Hoylake Golf Course. .

Woodchurch Leisure Centre

The budget to operate Woodchurch Leisure Centre will be removed from this date. Therefore, the site will remain closed until the outcome of the current consultation is considered by the relevant committee in the new municipal year.

The initial proposal for demolition of the site will not be progressed whilst the community asset transfer process is underway, and any expressions of interest submitted and considered.

Europa Pools fun /leisure pool

The budget to operate the fun/ leisure pool at Europa Pools will be removed from this date. Therefore, the leisure pool will remain closed until the outcome of the current consultation is considered by the relevant committee in the new municipal year.

Wirral Tennis and Sports Centre

The budget to operate the centre will be temporarily removed from this date. Therefore the site will remain closed until the outcome of the current consultation is considered by the relevant committee in the new municipal year.

The Council is planning to redesign the facility that will be able to cater for new, emerging sports and the introduction of a broader range of activities for young people designed around getting active. We will also be looking to provide activities that are in demand, such as gymnastics, an improved fitness suite offer and the addition of a second artificial grass football pitch. Indoor Tennis, Sports Hall outdoor football and outdoor tennis will still be available at the centre following its redevelopment.

Those sites and buildings that will be considered as surplus to the delivery of Council services following budget setting decisions and outcome of consultations, with the potential for community operation, would be selected for possible transfer to community groups.

A report was presented to the Policy and Resources Committee on 15 March which outlines the process for community groups wishing to express an interest in taking on Council assets.

Further details will follow – More information can be found here

October 15, 2021

Membership Reinstatement Frequently asked questions

After closing our doors at the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic on 20th March 2020 we have carefully re-opened our leisure centres as and when we have been able to in line with the Public Health and HM Government guidelines. We have now opened a wide range of our facilities and activities and they are available for customers to access and enjoy.

Why is my membership being reinstated?

Wirral Leisure automatically suspended all Invigor8 memberships on 20th March 2020 and all up-front cash subscriptions were credited for the months that we were closed. Many Invigor8 Members have returned to our facilities throughout 2021 and we are now able to offer access to a ide variety of our facilities and activities across 11 sites to our suspended members.

What facilities and activities are available?

Full details regarding specific facilities and booking guidelines can be found here.

Swimming pools, gyms, exercise classes, tennis courts, sportshalls and football pitches are available at Wirral Tennis Centre, West Kirby Concourse, Guinea Gap, Europa Pools Leisure Centre. These centres are open and accessible to walk in.

The Swimming pools, gyms, exercise classes and football pitches at Oval and Leasowe Leisure Centres are operating a strict pre-book and pay procedure prior to arrival.

Bookings can be made online or by telephone 0151 606 2010.

When can I start booking and accessing facilities with my reinstated membership?

All suspended Invigor8 membership accounts (suspended since 20th March 2020) will be reinstated from 20th October 2021 in line with membership agreements.

Reinstated members will be able to access their accounts and make activity and facility bookings from Wednesday 20th October.

How do I make a booking?

Bookings can be made online or by telephone on 0151 606 2010.

It is essential that you prebook for all activities at Oval Leisure Centre and Leasowe Leisure Centres.

Exercise classes, Pitches and Courts need to be prebooked at all centres.

When will my next direct debit be taken from my bank?

Direct debit payments will be collected on 1^st or 20^th November depending on your original direct debit agreed date.

If you are unsure of your original date please call us on 0151 606 2010.

How do I know if I have a membership or not?

If you had a membership active before March 20^th and you have not contacted us or your bank to cancel, you will still have a membership on your account which will be reinstated on 20th October.

You will also have received a letter from us in early October, posted to the address that was registered on our system.

If you paid by direct debit, your direct debit will commence on the agreed date, if this was a cash membership paid in full upfront, the remaining months or days will be added to your account.

If you cancelled your membership with us during lockdown or cancelled with your bank, you will not have a membership restarting on the 20^th October. If you would like to set up a membership again, you can buy a membership online or by contacting our central team on 0151 606 2010.

Can I suspend my account again?

As per Invigor8 terms and conditions, Invigor8 memberships can be suspended for a period of up to 3 months on medical grounds.

Suspension requests can be made by email to bookingsandinformation@wirral.gov.uk and must include your name, account details, suspension request reason and evidence of the medical situation.

If you cannot suspend your membership and would like to cancel, please follow the instructions in the How do I cancel my membership section below.

How do I cancel my membership?

As per Invigor8 terms and conditions, Invigor8 membership cancellation requests must be made in writing 10 working days prior to the direct debit due date.

Cancellations can be sent by email to: bookingsandinformation@wirral.gov.uk

or by post to:

Invigor8 Central Leisure Team,

c/o West Kirby Concourse,

Grange Road,

West Kirby,

Wirral

CH48 4HX .

Why was my account suspended whilst others were offered access?

Since we began reopening our facilities in June 2020, members have had the option to request to unsuspend accounts individually in order to gain access to leisure centres.

We have reopened leisure centres and facilities in phases and, for a period of time, limited facilities were offered with restrictions in place. During this time members were continuously suspended.

We have now opened the majority of our facilities and activities with minimal restrictions and are therefore now able to reinstate all memberships from 20th October 2021 in line with original membership agreements.

Do I need a new membership agreement?

No, your original membership agreement is valid as long as your direct debit has never been cancelled at the bank.

Where can I find the original terms and conditions?

Membership Terms and Conditions can be found here: Invigor8 Membership Terms and Conditions (PDF 152kb)

How do I manage my account?

We now have a booking and payment system, Leisure Hub, which provides all customers with the opportunity to manage their accounts online including bookings, payments, memberships, subscriptions and cancellations.

Detailed information and a step-by-step registration guide can be found on our website here.

Need more help?

If you have any further questions regarding your membership or direct debit don’t hesitate to contact our central Leisure Team on 0151 606 2010 or email bookingsandinformation@wirral.gov.uk

Telephone lines are open Mon – Thurs 9am – 7pm, Fri 9am – 5pm , Sat – Sun 9am – 3pm.

January 13, 2021

Les Mills

LES MILLS ON DEMAND WIRRAL LEISURE OFFER

As we enter 2021, we are once again delighted to be able to offer all our customers the opportunity to receive 60 Day Free Access to Les Mills on Demand*.

(Access has now expired)

Although the current national lockdown means that our facilities are closed and we cannot offer Les Mills into our leisure centres just yet, we are able to offer all our customers the opportunity to keep fit and healthy online with Les Mills On Demand, the perfect way to complement our own Invigor8 Live Fitness Classes!

After FREE access for 60 days, Wirral Leisure customers will then be able to subscribe to the platform at the reduced prices of just £7.94 per month, a 30% discount (usual price £11.94pm).

In addition to this fabulous offer, the Invigor8 Fitness Instructors will also be including a selection of LIVE Les Mills Classes in our weekly free live classes on the Invigor8 Facebook page. These classes are only available to watch live at the stated time and will not be saved to the video library so try not to miss them!

What is Les Mills On Demand?

LES MILLS On Demand gives you the best, authentic Les Mills workouts anywhere, anytime, on almost any device. The workouts have been customized and made available to you as online videos. Many of the workouts are only 20-30 minutes – ideal for in-home – and they’re just as challenging and rewarding as going to the gym. In addition, LES MILLS On Demand provides workout schedules customized to your level of fitness, Les Mills Nutrition knowledge to improve your training and videos to get the most out of your workout regimen.

1000+ CLASSES

13 PROGRAMS

60 DAYS FREE

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