Mactaggart Leisure Centre

11/09/2026

Hi Everyone, another update from the Centre with Changing rooms refit now scheduled in to take place, please see attached article for information on dates & times - Thank you

10/09/2026

IJCE RESCHEDULED Annual General Meeting Tuesday 15th September 7 -9pm Mactaggart Leisure Centre Howat Room (upstairs across from reception) or by Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/IJCE2026 Unfortunately, our previous AGM in July could not go ahead as it was inquorate. We require a minimum of 10 members to attend the meeting to allow it to take place, only one attended. Please do try to attend the above meeting so we can keep the Centre running. Come along to hear about exciting refurbishments planned for the Centre plus new offerings and expanded hours. To learn more, we encourage you to read our latest newsletter, available on our website at https://www.mactaggartleisurecentre.co.uk/ There will be an opportunity to ask questions/make suggestions on the night but it would be helpful if any questions be emailed in advance of the meeting at the email addresses below. If you're interested in becoming a board member or curious about what it entails, we invite you to have a chat with board chair Emily Arnold-Fernández (contact [email protected])

08/09/2026

Calling all members, please come along to the rescheduled AGM or join online - we need a minimum of 10 members to go ahead
Thanks and we hope to see you there Tuesday 15th September 7pm

27/08/2026

Just a little reminder and the addition of a closing date

27/08/2026

On tomorrow evening - Friday's at half 5. Come have a splash with us!

For anymore info, pop us a message 😄

For all ASN children - on tonight, come along!

For any other information, please don't hesitate to give us a message!

21/08/2026

*REMINDER THAT LEARN TO SWIM IS POSTPONED UNTIL 24TH OCTOBER*

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the latest block of swimming lessons. The reasons for this are a lack of qualified swimming teachers and the logistics of our capital upgrade programme affecting two lessons of the block, making organizing this block of lessons extremely difficult. Having to cancel this entire block has not been done lightly as teaching children how to swim was the main reason the leisure centre was built in the first place, and continues to be a core mission to this day. In order to honour that commitment we need people in the community to step forward to teach.
So this is our plea. If you feel you can spare a few hours on a Saturday morning to teach a vital skill to the children in our community, please contact us. In return, you will receive £13 per hour, swimming teachers receive free swim and gym membership and children of swim teachers learn for free.
We are also looking for a new Children’s Coordinator. Overall tasks include the smooth operation of the swim school as well as aiding the Projects Manager in delivering projects for young people. If you would be interested in this role, a job description and person specification can be forwarded.
The capital upgrade works will be completed by October and we have a swim teacher course running between 6th-10th October. If anyone could spare some time to help teach the next generation an important life skill, please get in touch with the centre on 01496 810767, 305377 or [email protected]. We are also looking for children to take part in the course so our new teachers can be trained/assessed. If you would be interested in your child attending, please get in touch via the email above.
Hopefully, this course will be well attended and we can resume swim teaching. In the meantime, the Saturday morning session will still be available as a public session between 10.30 and 12.30. We urge families to use this session to keep their children used to being in the water.
We plan to restart lessons on the 24th October and run every week until 20th December. This will incorporate a full 5 week block and one four week block. This makes use of all the remaining time we have available for this year and catches us up to within one lesson missed.
We apologize for this and hope everyone can understand we are trying our best to maintain our swim school.

19/08/2026

An update on Swim Lessons From MLC

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the latest block of swimming lessons. The logistics of our capital upgrade programme affecting two lessons of the block and losing 3 teachers, 1 off to Uni & 2 off Islay for September, making organizing this block of lessons extremely difficult. Having to cancel this entire block has not been done lightly as teaching children how to swim was the main reason the leisure centre was built in the first place, and continues to be a core mission to this day. In order to honour that commitment we need people in the community to step forward to teach.

Plea to the community: If you feel you can spare a few hours on a Saturday morning to teach a vital skill to the children in our community, please contact us. In return, you will receive £13 per hour, swimming teachers receive free swim and gym membership and children of swim teachers learn for free.
Children’s Coordinator Role available: Overall tasks include the smooth operation of the swim school as well as aiding the Projects Manager in delivering projects for young people. If you would be interested in this role, a job description and person specification can be forwarded.

Capital upgrade works: Will be completed by October and we have a swim teacher course running between 6th-10th October. If anyone could spare some time to help teach the next generation an important life skill, please get in touch with the centre on 01496 810767, 305377 or [email protected]. We are also looking for children to take part in the course so our new teachers can be trained/assessed. If you would be interested in your child attending, please get in touch via the email above.

Hopefully, this course will be well attended and we can resume swim teaching. In the meantime, the Saturday morning session will still be available as a public session between 10.30 and 12.30. We urge families to use this session to keep their children used to being in the water.

We plan to restart lessons on the 24th October and run every week until 20th December. This will incorporate a full 5 week block and one four week block. This makes use of all the remaining time we have available for this year and catches us up to within one lesson missed.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and we thank you in advance for your understanding

19/08/2026

Apologies for the short notice but Rookies and lifeguard club are back on tonight at the usual times (5.30 to 6.15 for Rookies and 6.30 to 7.15 for lifeguards)

If you normally come in on the minibus, that is available too at the usual pick up times.

We hope to see as many of you as possible!

17/08/2026

Hope everyone enjoyed the summer holidays ☀️...Now schools are back, please see the term programme. There might be changes in September due to refurbishments but will update along the way once the works are scheduled in...thanks for your understanding
n.b Term Time the Gym and Laundrette open 9:30am to pool closing times through the week, Sat 09:30am & Sunday 10:30am

17/08/2026

Our lunch club resumes after our Summer break this Thursday!