03/09/2026
It’s been a fantastic summer for aquatics training across Gedling Borough Council, with 38 new qualifications being achieved!🏆
This summer, we have supported:
🛟 18 new lifeguards completing their NPLQ training
🏊 10 swimming teachers upskilling to complete their SEQ Baby and Toddler Qualification
🌊 10 new SEQ Swimming Teachers qualifying to help deliver high-quality swimming lessons across our facilities
These achievements represent a fantastic investment in the skills and development of our aquatics workforce, helping us to continue providing safe, welcoming and high-quality leisure services for our communities.
A huge congratulations to everyone who has completed their training. We are incredibly proud of you all! 👏
01/09/2026
Help your child feel happy, safe and confident in the water with our baby and toddler swimming lessons.
Learn with qualified instructors in a friendly and supportive environment, with lessons designed to help every child progress at their own pace.
Start their swimming lessons TODAY and save £15 with no joining fee when you sign up in September!
Find out more at our website:
https://orlo.uk/t0u2N
28/08/2026
To coincide with Carlton Forum Leisure Centre are hosting a FREE Health Fair on Wednesday 16 September. Everyone is welcome, pop along from 1-6pm to:
🏋️♀️ Learn about the new health classes for people with health conditions (including Stroke, heart conditions, diabetes, joint pain and more).
❤️ Visit stalls from health providers, including weight loss & stop smoking services, NHS, British Heart Foundation, physios and more
✔️ Have a free Wellness MOT check
🚶 Couch to 5k and Nordic Walking taster sessions on the hour, every hour
Find out more https://orlo.uk/PkLsV
25/08/2026
🚨 Last chance to save! Our summer membership offer ends soon.
Don’t miss:
✅ No joining fee
✅ Half price month*
✅ Unlimited access to gyms, pools, classes
✅ Free Kickstart plan
Join by the end of August and start feeling the difference.
*T&Cs apply. Find out more https://orlo.uk/XQT0y
24/08/2026
We are launching Gedling Health, a programme that supports people with a range of health conditions to become more active in a safe, welcoming environment.
The initiative officially launches at a free Health Fair on 16 September at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, to coincide with National Fitness Day.
Read more at the council’s website https://orlo.uk/IxjPN
14/08/2026
Redhill Customer notice
🚧The access road to Redhill Leisure Centre will be closed for resurfacing works next week from 17th to 21st August.
🕰Closure times will be dependent on which parts of the works have been completed.
🤞VIA have assured us that wherever possible their traffic marshals will allow access to the leisure centre car park though please bear in mind that your exit from the car park may be delayed until it is safe to allow it.
😌For your convenience and peace of mind, customers have been asked to park elsewhere and walk, such as the Arnold Leisure Centre car park (make sure you display a ticket!).
14/08/2026
There’s still time to grab our summer offer:
🔥 Half price first month*
🔥 No joining fee
Join and save now, before it’s gone.
*T&Cs apply. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/W0rg8
13/08/2026
Summer Bingo cards are flying into the box at Redhill! 😁
There's still 2 weeks to join in with a chance to WIN a prize hamper or 3 months of DNA membership.
Grab your bingo card at reception when you next visit!
13/08/2026
Throughout the summer holidays we have FREE lessons in our pools to help prevent drowning.
Our Water Confidence & Self Rescue Lessons for children aged 5-7 and 8-15 are especially for people that are nervous about being in water.
These free lessons are designed to help reduce fear, build confidence in water and introduce simple self-rescue skills, in a calm and supportive environment.
Find out more at the Gedling Leisure holiday activities webpage https://orlo.uk/47k6l