Still chasing your first pull-up? 💪
Here's some top tips to help you build the strength and confidence to get there.
Whether you're just getting started or getting closer to that first rep, every workout is a step in the right direction 👏
Ready to take on the challenge?
Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre
Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre has all the facilities you could ever want to help keep you active.
A modern hub in Bishop’s Stortford with two pools (25 m main & teaching pool with sensory lighting), a cutting-edge Life Fitness gym, two studios, café, community room + 3G pitch & trail. Our state-of-the-art gym features over 100 pieces of the latest equipment, while our two swimming pools are perfect for swimmers of all abilities – whether their still learning or want to swim lengths for fitness
RECOVERY+ with our Hydromassage beds 💆
❓Have you tried them out yet?
❓What do you think of them?
If not, come and speak to the membership team today!
21/06/2026
🏊 Summer Holiday Crash Courses are now available to book at Grange Paddocks!
Our intensive swimming courses are designed to help swimmers build confidence, improve technique and progress faster in a fun and supportive environment.
📅 Week Commencing 27th July
• Stage 5 – 8:30am
• Breaststroke Clinic – 9:00am
• Stage 3 – 9:30am
• Stage 1 – 10:00am
📅 Week Commencing 3rd August
• Butterfly Clinic – 8:30am
• Stage 4 – 9:00am
• Breaststroke Clinic – 9:30am
• Stage 2 – 10:00am
💷 £30 per course
More courses, stages, Rookie lessons and Adult courses coming soon.
📍 Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre
📞 01279 652332
Book now and make a splash this summer! 🌊
Come and join us down at Bishop's Stortford carnival for some fun and fitness activities!
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As we say goodbye to Water Safety Week here at Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre, we’d like to remind everyone that water safety isn’t just for one week, it’s something we should practice every time we visit water.
To help us spread this important message, we have one of our 2 year olds who attends our Adult & Child lessons and she is here to remind everyone of the Water Safety Code:
🏊 Stop and think
🏊 Stay together
🏊 Call 999 in an emergency
🏊 Float to live
Let’s all do our part to stay safe in and around water, every week of the year.
When was the last time you truly switched off and stepped outside?
This week is all about slowing down and reconnecting with the world around you.
Whether it’s a walk with a friend, sitting in the sunshine on your lunch break or swapping screen time for fresh air and conversation, small moments like these can make a big difference to how we feel.
This week, try a little grounding and let us know how you get on.
The islanders are back… but this time there’s a new challenge!
Tonight’s biggest conversation? Making the right choices around water.
Forget the red flags 🚩 the real green flag is knowing the Water Safety Code and staying safe this summer ✅☀️
Watch as our islanders dive into the dos and don’ts of water safety! 🌴🌊
𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 🌿
Being around natural spaces, fresh air and greenery can support our wellbeing, helping us feel calmer, more focused and more connected.
Find your favourite tree, take a moment, and see how nature can help you feel your best 💚
18/06/2026
Struggling to get into your favourite classes? 👀✨
Here are some of the key things every member should know about booking Group Exercise classes at Grange Paddocks
✅ Bookings open 8 days in advance at 10pm via the app
✅ The waiting list ends 4 hours before class
✅ Spaces often become available during the final 4 hours before a class starts
✅ Cancel more than 4 hours before class to avoid the £4 dishonour fee
✅ Turn on app notifications and check regularly for last-minute spaces
🚨 Most importantly, if a class says FULL, it doesn’t always mean it’s full. Especially for early morning classes, members often cancel overnight or in the hours leading up to the session, creating last-minute availability.
Many of our busiest classes regularly have spaces become available, so don’t give up—keep checking the app.
A little flexibility can go a long way when it comes to securing a place in your favourite classes.
Swipe through for our top tips ➡️
What if your local leisure centre could help grow more than just fitness? 🌻
This week, Jo and Michelle are joined by Denise Westbury, a volunteer at Berkhamsted Leisure Centre, to talk about the centre’s thriving community garden.
Driven by a passion for gardening and supported by fellow members, the garden has become a place where people can connect, learn new skills and boost their Social Wellness.
🌿 How did the garden begin?
🥕 What’s being grown?
💛 What impact is it having on the community?
🌱 And what are the plans for the future?
Listen here 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x3pYA
16/06/2026
Celebrate the Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day with us 🌞🧘
From 19th to 21st June, selected Everyone Active centres will be hosting a range of wellness sessions designed to help you relax, recharge and reconnect.
Whether it's sunset yoga, calming sound baths or other mindful activities, there's plenty happening across our centres to mark the occasion.
Discover available sessions and book via the Everyone Active app ✅
As part of Drowning Prevention Week, these superstars have shared some important water safety advice and explaining the different flags you might see at beaches and open water locations 🚩
Knowing what each flag means could help keep you and others safe, whether you’re swimming, paddling or enjoying time by the water.
Remember:
✅ Always check the conditions before entering the water
✅ Swim in designated areas where possible
✅ Follow the advice shown on safety signs and flags
✅ Never enter the water alone
A few simple steps can make a big difference 💙
15/06/2026
💜 Wear Mauve for Grove – 16th & 17th June 💜
Join us in supporting Grove Cottage and celebrating Learning Disability Week by wearing something mauve or purple on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th June.
Whether it’s a t-shirt, trainers, accessories or a full purple outfit, every splash of colour helps raise awareness, celebrate inclusion and show support for the incredible work Grove Cottage does for individuals with learning disabilities and their families.
👕 Wear purple
💜 Show your support
🤝 Celebrate inclusion
🌟 Help challenge stigma and misconceptions
The more purple, the better!
Let’s come together as a community and fill our centres with mauve to make a difference.
Stay safe around water with the Water Safety Code ✅
Knowing what to do in and around water can save lives. The Water Safety Code helps everyone enjoy water safely by following four simple steps:
🛑 Stop and think
🤝 Stay together
🚨 In an emergency, call 999
🎈 Float
Watch our video to learn more and help keep yourself, your friends and your family safe around water this summer.
13/06/2026
Everyone deserves to enjoy the water safely 💙
This Drowning Prevention Week, we're proud to support the campaign by helping raise awareness of vital water safety skills and the importance of learning to swim.
Whether it's through swimming lessons, water confidence or sharing lifesaving advice, we're committed to helping people stay safe in and around water 🏊
Join us in spreading the message and helping to prevent drowning.
Together, we can make a difference!
Has the football fever kicked in yet? The summer of football is here and we’re ready for it ⚽
Flags out, predictions made and goal celebrations at the ready!
Which of Harpenden Leisure Centre's celebrations was your fave? 🕺💃
Let us know in the comments 👇
12/06/2026
Please be advised that the online joining services (membership and lessons), booking systems (website and app), and profile area will undergo scheduled maintenance from 20:00 on Friday 12th June until 08:00 on Saturday 13th June.
During this time, these services will be unavailable.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will do our best to keep disruption to a minimum.
11/06/2026
🏊♂️ May Swimmer of the Month – Albert 🏊♂️
A huge congratulations to Albert, who swims with Becky on Mondays, for being awarded our May Swimmer of the Month! 🌟
Since starting his swimming lessons, Albert has worked incredibly hard and made fantastic progress in the pool. This month he mastered his breaststroke, which is a brilliant achievement and a testament to his dedication and determination.
Keep up the amazing work, Albert – we’re all so proud of you! 👏🏅
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| Monday | 6am - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 6am - 10pm |
| Thursday | 6am - 10pm |
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