Category archive: Fitness
Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre update
Update 4pm, Friday 6 June Following our update on Monday 2 June about Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre we can now confirm that a complete RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) assessment for the building has been completed. We are pleased to let you know that after having to close on Monday, we’re now able to reopen parts
Vision is Evolving: A New Era of Wellness in Redbridge
Vision Redbridge is entering into a new chapter – one rooted in wellbeing, connection, and community. With a vibrant rebrand, a bold digital transformation, and a renewed focus on sustainability, Vision is embracing its role as a modern, inclusive wellness organisation, committed to creating spaces where individuals and communities can truly thrive. A New Look
Seriously Social About Skills and Employment
Vision is committed to empowering the Redbridge community not just through leisure and culture, but also by offering paths to employment, skills development, and volunteering. Volunteering Volunteering with Vision RCL is a great way to develop key employment skills while making a difference in your community and giving back. Whether you’re interested in working in
Seriously Social About Health and Wellbeing: Mental Health Awareness Week
Redbridge Gears Up for Mental Health Awareness with a Celebration of Community and Wellbeing This Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place from 12 to 18 May, Redbridge is embracing the powerful theme of ‘community’ – a celebration of the connections, support, and sense of belonging that are vital to our wellbeing. Vision Redbridge Culture &
Seriously Social About Health and Wellbeing: Dance for Fitness
How Dance Is Moving Redbridge Towards a Healthier, Happier Community Dance isn’t just for the stage – it’s for everyone. That’s the message behind the Colours of Redbridge Dance for Fitness programme, a transformative 12-week initiative that brought movement, joy, and connection to hundreds of residents across the borough. Run in partnership with world-renowned dance
Seriously Social About Putting People Above Profit
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure (Vision), a proud charitable trust and member of the national network Community Leisure UK (CLUK), is reaffirming its commitment to people over profit as we celebrate Seriously Social Week from 12 to 16 May. As one of the most diverse organisations within the CLUK network, Vision manages a wide array
A Brand-New Inclusion Hub Launches in Redbridge
Join us on Tuesday 6 May 2025 for the launch of the Inclusion Hub at Redbridge Central Library – a new community space designed to support adults living with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or difficulties, or experiencing mental health challenges. This welcoming, inclusive space brings people together to connect, grow, and thrive. Take part in
Summer Holiday Fun for Young People of Redbridge
Children and young people can look ahead to the joys of the summer holidays in Redbridge, as Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure has a fantastic array of events, activities, festivals, outdoor arts, and sporting opportunities. Redbridge Holiday Mega Mix ReturnsRedbridge Holiday Mega Mix returns to bring summer to life with a wealth of affordable taster
Introducing the Vision Premier Membership – Elevate your fitness experience in 2024!
Exciting news for fitness enthusiasts in Redbridge as Vision RCL is launching – a brand new membership, the Vision Premier. This membership offers tons of perks to give you the most exciting and diverse fitness journey. plus no joining fee when you join throughout January! Priced competitively at £65 per month, plus no joining fee
Dance Fitness Fest 2024 – The Biggest dance fitness fest is coming back to Redbridge!
Following the success of ‘Dance Fitness Fest’ 2023, Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure are bringing back the sensational Zumba Party to kick start the New Year in 2024. Everybody and anybody are invited to come along and dance the afternoon away at Sir James Hawkey Hall, Woodford Green on Sunday 28 January 2024. The event is taking
Mental Health Awareness Week
The Mental Health Foundation are promoting ways to combat anxiety for 2023’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Anxiety is something that most people deal with at some point in their lives. We’re providing a programme of activities with the aim of helping people to work on the Five Ways To Wellbeing. To find out more about
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week is an ideal time for us all to think about mental health, tackle stigma, and find out how we can create a society that prevents mental health problems from developing and protects our mental well-being. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It can affect how we think, feel,
Dance Fitness Fest was a huge success!
Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure first ever ‘Dance Fitness Fest’ took place on Sunday 29 January. In partnership with the Redbridge Institute of Adult Education, the event was launched as part of a joint project: ‘Active Body, Healthy Mind’. With the crowd gathered in Sir James Hawkey Hall, the Zumba style dance fitness event mixed
New Year, New You – Gym Membership offer for 2023
Our New Year, New You gym membership offer gives you unlimited benefits and your first month FREE.
Easter Opening Times
During the Easter period our leisure centres, libraries and other centres will have different opening hours. To find out more information on opening times, please see below or visit the individual centre pages. For more information on our Easter Holiday activities view the Children’s events page. Parks & Open Spaces All of our parks and
The TrUst in Us Model
Credit: Community Leisure UK Why Charitable Trusts are great! Here’s a quick summary! Charitable Trusts come in all shapes and sizes. But they all have two things in common. To do good and make things better. Your Local Leisure and Culture Trust is no different. They help make your community better because as a charitable organisation
More Vision Facilities re-open from 17 May
As we now enter the third step in the Government’s road out of lockdown, more of our Vision facilities have reopened today Monday 17 May. While our leisure centres re-opened last month for gym use and swimming, we are excited to finally recommence indoor sports. Fitness classes such as spinning, body conditioning, zumba and lots
Stay local this summer and enjoy leisure and cultural facilities on your doorstep
It’s beginning to feel a lot like summer as Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure prepare their events programme. All events will be delivered in line with government guidance and will enable children and adults to mix again socially and enjoy the fantastic provision we have here in Redbridge. Our Walking for Health group was one
Win a free membership to Vision leisure centres
This competition has now closed and the winner has been notified of their free membership. Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure are offering you the opportunity to win a free membership for Vision leisure centres. What does membership include? Membership includes access to gym, swimming and fitness classes at all five of our leisure centres: Fullwell
More Vision facilities re-open just in time for the final week of the Easter holidays
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure were delighted to be able to re-open some of their leisure and cultural facilities on Monday 12 April, one step closer to bringing the Redbridge community back together. Following the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown families can once again enjoy swimming sessions at their local leisure centre. Parents are keen
Introducing Vision Fitness on Demand
Keeping active has never been so important, both for our physical and mental wellbeing. With many people confined to their homes, we are delighted to be able to offer an ‘at home’ alternative to exercising with our new Fitness on Demand programme, launched 19 November. Vision Fitness on Demand gives our local community the opportunity and means
Financial help for the sport and physical activity sector through coronavirus
Sport England are making up to £195 million of funding available to help the sport and physical activity sector through the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. The money will help their partners, clubs and community organisations cope with the short and long-term impact of the pandemic. The package, which is a combination of National Lottery and
Bounce yourself fit!!
New trampolining courses start Monday 25 November at Wanstead Leisure Centre. Come and join us to have fun, learn new skills and enjoy a fun way to keep fit. 5.30pm – 6.30pm Juniors 5 – 11yrs6.30pm – 7.30pm Juniors 11 – 15yrs7.30pm – 8.30pm Adults 16yrs+ For more information or to book a space contact