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    • Camberwell Leisure Centre
    • Dulwich Leisure Centre
    • Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility
    • Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
    • Seven Islands Leisure Centre
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  • Centres
    • Camberwell Leisure Centre
    • Dulwich Leisure Centre
    • Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility
    • Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
    • Seven Islands Leisure Centre
    • Surrey Docks Fitness & Watersports Centre
    • Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre
    • The Castle Leisure Centre
    • Canada Water Leisure Centre
  • Memberships & Offers
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  • Swimming
    • Swimming lessons
    • Training Plans
    • Holiday swim school crash courses
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    • Fitness classes
    • Personal Trainers
    • Watersports
    • Badminton
    • Tennis
    • Kids Activities
    • Birthday Parties
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Question 1 Find the right class for your child by answering the following questions
1. Can the child glide and float on their front and back with or without aids, then return to their feet?
Yes No Pre-enrolment questionnaire
Question 2 2. Can they kick across the pool for 5 metres on their front and back unaided, out of their depth and comfortably put their face in the water? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No Question 3 3. Can they push and, glide, swim 10 metres on their front and back using a recognisable leg action? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No Question 4 4. Can they kick for 10 metres, in all four strokes (Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke) and swim 10 metres with a recognisable stroke? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No Question 5 5.Can they swim 10 metres, in all four strokes (Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke) and perform a somersault in the water? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No Question 6 6. Can they swim 100 metres, demonstrating a minimum of 3 different strokes competently (Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke) and tread water for 30 seconds? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No Stage 1 We would recommend: Stage 1 Stage 2 We would recommend: Stage 2 Stage 3 We would recommend: Stage 3 Stage 4 We would recommend: Stage 4 Stage 5 We would recommend: Stage 5 stage 6 We would recommend: Stage 6 stage 7 We would recommend: Stage 7

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The Pride party has started @southwarkleisure_dulw The Pride party has started @southwarkleisure_dulwich. Great vibes, feel good tunes and togetherness. 3 hours of non stop fun - keep those pedals spinning! #prideinlondon  #jointhemovement  #prideride
⛳ 72 holes. 24.2 miles. 55,574 steps. One of the ⛳ 72 holes. 24.2 miles. 55,574 steps. One of the hottest days of the year. 🌡️

👏 A huge well done to Ben Stancombe (Service Fitness Manager) and Steve Embleton (Service Membership Manager), who took on an incredible charity golf challenge at Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club —  4 rounds of golf back-to-back in support of Macmillan Cancer Support and Multi-Story Orchestra. 🎶

Thank you to Natalie Davie-Lane (Leisure Commercial Manager) and Marcus Seoane (Assistant Operations Manager) for putting in a guest appearance, stepping in for one round. 🙌

Members joined throughout the day to show their support, and a special thank you goes to Richard Barnard, Gentleman’s Captain at Dulwich Golf Club, for joining the team for a well-earned lunch. 😋

Together with Dulwich Golf Club members and friends, they raised an incredible £1,371.50 for Macmillan Cancer Support. 🤩

An outstanding achievement and a brilliant show of teamwork and community spirit. Well done to everyone involved. 👏
Open Water Swimming is hands-down one of the best Open Water Swimming is hands-down one of the best ways to beat the heat - and soak up those skyline views. Join us at Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre… the water’s open and waiting! Book a session today! #SurreyDocksSwim #OpenWaterLondon #CitySwimVibes #LondonHeatwaveEscape
Moving this week? Stay sweaty and hydrated. 💦 Moving this week?  Stay sweaty and hydrated.

💦 Sip often
🍋 Add some flavour
🚶‍♀️ Pair movement with gulps

Don't wait to feel thirsty—drink up & keep moving! #HydratedAndHot #MoveMoreDrinkMore #SummerSweat
📌 Postural Power: Thank Your Lats Slouched over 📌 Postural Power: Thank Your Lats
Slouched over? Laptop posture? Your lats help stabilise your spine and shoulders. They’re essential for upright posture, especially when paired with glutes and core.

📏 Try this test: Stand tall, arms overhead. Feel the stretch? That’s your lats lengthening. Now try a lat pullover or banded stretch to mobilise and strengthen.

#StandTall #LatLove #PostureMatters
🌈 RRIDE FOR PRIDE - LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO GO 🌈 RRIDE FOR PRIDE -  LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO GO 🚴‍♀️🎉
Bright lights. Loud music. Good vibes only.
We're turning up the energy and turning our cycling studios into a colourful celebration of Pride, movement, and togetherness.
Join Danielle and guest instructors for an unforgettable ride across TWO amazing venues as part of our Pride Month celebrations! 🌈

Saturday 28th June 
📍 The Castle Leisure Centre | ⏰ 09:30am to 12:30pm
📍 Dulwich Leisure Centre | ⏰ 11am to 2pm

Expect high energy, pride-themed décor, and a whole lot of sweaty smiles 💪
🎟️ Capacity is limited – keep your eyes peeled for booking info soon!
👚 Come dressed in your most colourful outfit
🎶 Let's ride with love, pride and power

Everyone is encouraged to wear their most colourful outfits, as our studios will be transformed with pride-themed décor for the occasion. Whether you’re riding to support, celebrate, or just have fun—this is an event for everybody and every body.

#RideForPride #PrideMonth #SpinWithPride #IndoorCycleCelebration #LGBTQPlusSupport #MoveWithLove
🌊 Drowning Prevention Week 🏊‍♂️💙 14 🌊 Drowning Prevention Week 🏊‍♂️💙
14–21 June 2025

This week, we're joining organisations across the UK to raise awareness for Drowning Prevention Week — because knowing how to stay safe around water can save lives.

💧 Did you know drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in the UK?

Whether you're heading to the pool, the docks, or the beach this summer, here are a few simple ways to stay safe:

✅ Always swim in designated areas with a lifeguard on duty
✅ Never swim alone
✅ Teach children about water safety from a young age
✅ Be aware of cold water shock, even in summer
✅ If you find yourself in trouble, remember Float to Live — lean back, use your arms and legs to stay afloat, and catch your breath

At Southwark Leisure, we’re committed to providing safe, supportive spaces for people of all ages to learn, swim and enjoy the water confidently.

If you have any concerns about water safety, talk to the lifeguards at your centre or visit the Royal Life Saving Society's website for more.

#MoveSouthwark #DrowningPreventionWeek #WaterSafety
📅 TOMORROW! ⏰ Decathlon PlayDays kicks off TO 📅 TOMORROW!
⏰ Decathlon PlayDays kicks off TOMORROW at Surrey Quays!

Come down for a FREE weekend packed with:
⚽ 20+ sports to try
⛵ Watersports & athletics tasters
🚲 Bike safety checks & offers
🏕️ The largest outdoor Camping Showroom in London
🎉 Live classes with our Move Southwark team
🎁 Plus, enter competitions to WIN some fantastic prizes!

🗓️ 14 & 15 June
📍 Decathlon Surrey Quays, 9 Maritime St, SE16 7FU

👉 Register free now: https://orlo.uk/M7cml

#DecathlonPlayDays #MoveSouthwark #ActiveLondon
📅 3 DAYS TO GO! 🎉 3 days to go until Decathl 📅 3 DAYS TO GO!
🎉 3 days to go until Decathlon PlayDays lands at Surrey Quays!

Get ready for a FREE weekend of non-stop energy with 20+ sports to try, live classes, and family fun. Our Move Southwark team will be on stage leading some brilliant activities too!

Plus — don’t miss your chance to enter some exciting competitions with fantastic prizes up for grabs! 🎁

🗓️ 14 & 15 June
📍 Decathlon Surrey Quays, 9 Maritime St, London SE16 7FU
🎟 FREE entry — just turn up and play!

👉 Register for free now - visit our Facebook page for details!

#DecathlonPlayDays #MoveSouthwark #FamilyFun

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