Rochdale Leisure Centre

28/09/2026

This 4-day crash course is perfect for children preparing to join our academy. It provides valuable in-water experience.

Monday 26 - Friday 30 October
(excluding Wednesday)

A 30 minute lesson per day at various times throughout the morning depending on availability

Price = £28
For children aged 3+

Current swimmers
This course offers an opportunity to refine techniques and accelerate toward passing their next stage.

Non-swimmers
For children aged 3+ that are not able to swim or have no swimming experience. Stanley 1 & 2 and Octopus 1

Beginner
For children aged 3+ with little or no swimming experience. Stanley 3-6 and Octopus 2 & 3

Badges & certificates can be purchased for awards achieved.

To book, click this link and fill out the form:
https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/swim-academy-school-holiday-activities-summer-2026/

27/09/2026

Nearly half of UK adults (43 per cent) have never learnt CPR – which is why we are supporting Restart A Heart this October.
On Friday 16 October we are hosting CPR activities, with practical demonstrations between 10am and 12pm.

Interactive CPR Training Sessions
Step-by-step guidance on performing effective chest compressions.
Practical hands-on experience using CPR manikins.
Instruction on checking for responsiveness and breathing.

Defibrillator Demonstrations
Understanding what an AED is and how it works.
Practical demonstrations using training AED units.
Guidance on locating public access defibrillators in the community.

Information and Awareness Stands
Advice on heart health and cardiac arrest awareness.
Information on local first aid and lifesaving courses.
Resources available to take away for further learning.

Find out more about the campaign at https://www.rlss.org.uk/learn-cpr

26/09/2026

25/09/2026

A 4-day Intensive Swimming Course for high school students and recent school leavers. Whether you want to learn to swim, build confidence in the water, or improve your existing swimming ability, this course is for you.

Age 12-16
£28

Monday 26 - Friday 30 October
(excluding Wednesday)
Teens Learn to Swim, 10.15 - 10.45am
Teens Swim Better, 10.45 - 11.15am

To enquire, click this link and fill out the form: https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/swim-academy-school-holiday-activities-summer-2026/

25/09/2026

Bike Library Re-opening

We are pleased to announce the re-opening of the bike library and thank you for your patience during the closure.

We are pleased to continue our offer of a free loan for up to 4 weeks. After this time, there is an opportunity to purchase the bike for a small charge, or return it.

Our bike library will run similar to how it did before. However, we do ask that going forwards customers do not come into the barn itself, and kindly wait outside until a member of staff will come to meet and assist you.

If you have a bike loaned out already, we will soon be in touch with you to discuss future use and loan of it. If you are interested in loaning a bike out, please complete the following form https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/active-travel-bike-hire-account-form/

The library is currently open every Thursday 4.30-6pm up to and inclusive of 15th October. Then it will be winter opening hours second Saturday of each month 10am – 12pm and each third Thursday 2.30-4pm.

24/09/2026

Every Monday

11.30am - 12.30pm

£1 per session

For those aged 18+

Springfield Park Track
Springfield Park, Bolton Road,
Rochdale
OL11 4RE

Come and join us for a ladies-only walk and jog group, and improve your health and fitness in a fun, safe and social session.

Whether you would like to walk a single 400m lap of the track or build your fitness until you can run 5km, our friendly qualified female coaches will be there to encourage and support you every step of the way.

Come on your own or with friends. If you would like to walk or jog while pushing your child in a buggy, you are very welcome to do so.

For more information or to book, please contact [email protected] or call 01706 926300

24/09/2026

Indoor Cycling at Rochdale Leisure Centre

Indoor Cycling is a great way to build stamina, strength and get your heart rate up - with a mix of steady pedalling, sprints and recovery.
It’s suitable for all fitness levels and sessions are tailored to suit different ages and abilities.

Mondays, 6.15 - 7pm
Wednesdays, 6.30 - 7am, 12 - 12.45pm and 5.15 - 6pm
Thursdays, 12.15 - 1pm and 7.15 - 8pm
Fridays, 6.30 - 7.15 am
Sundays, 9 - 9.45am

First class free for non-members
For those aged 14+

Book here: https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/sessions/fitness-classes/?session-category=indoor-cycling&time=any&session-venue=rochdale-leisure-centre

23/09/2026

Beginners Snorkelling (must be able to swim 1 length)
An introduction to basic snorkelling involves swimming along the surface of the water and enjoying the underwater world equipped with a mask, a snorkel and fins.

Advanced Snorkelling (must be able to swim 2 lengths)
The course involves under water routines, understanding underwater communication skills and fin swimming.

Badges and certificates can be purchased for awards achieved.

Monday 26 - Friday 30 October
(excluding Wednesday)
9.30 - 10.15am

Price = £28

To book, please click this link and fill in the form: https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/swim-academy-school-holiday-activities-summer-2026/

23/09/2026

Can you provide holiday provisions for children in Rochdale Borough this Christmas?

Applications to deliver the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme during the Christmas 2026 school holidays are open and will close on the 25th of September 2026.

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is a government funded initiative designed to support children and young people who are in receipt of benefit related free school meals during the Easter, Summer, and Christmas school holiday periods.

View the latest guidance and apply here: https://haf-rochdale.co.uk/grant-criteria/

23/09/2026

Join us for this fun Halloween pool party with pool floats and different coloured water.

Sunday 25 October
4.30 - 5.30pm

£5 per child
£18 family ticket

To book, please speak to a member of the team in centre or call us on 01706 926000