Teacher strike additional activities
On Wednesday 1st February the Better run leisure centres across the borough will be running additional activities throughout the day to keep your child occupied whilst the schools are closed due to the national teachers strike.
Across the borough of Lewisham the centres are offering additional family swimming sessions (Swim for All), junior gym sessions, adult and child gym sessions as well as junior classes.
Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre
Activity |
Time |
Adult & Junior Gym |
10am-11am & 12pm-1pm |
Junior Gym |
11am-12pm & 1am-2pm |
Softplay |
Sessions running throughout the day |
Glass Mill Leisure Centre
Activity |
Time |
Swim for All |
9am-3pm |
Junior Gym |
9am-3pm |
Adult & Child Gym |
9am-3pm |
Junior Gym Class (Strength and conditioning) |
2pm-2.30pm |
Forest Hill Pools
Activity |
Time |
Swim for All |
11am–1.50am1pm–1.50pm |
Junior Gym |
9am-12pm |
Junior fitness class (Strength and conditioning) |
11.30am–12pm |
Junior fitness class (Cardio ) |
4.15pm–4.45pm |
Cafe |
Hours extended – opening time at 12pm instead of 3pm |
Wavelengths Leisure Centre
Activity |
Time |
Junior gym |
9am-5pm |
Swim for all |
9am–10.30am11.30am–1pm2pm–3.30pm4pm–5pm |
Softplay |
Sessions running throughout the day |
Some schools are still open and if they are due to have their school swimming lessons then they will go ahead as normal. Please check with your school for further information.
All of these activities can be booked online, in centre or via the Better UK app
So you if are stuck for something to do on Wednesday 1st February then why not visit your nearest Better run leisure centre. With further strikes planned throughout February and March we will amend our timetables to ensure there is something on offer for you and your family.
For younger children Bellingham Leisure and Lifestyle Centre and Wavelengths Leisure Centres also have soft plays available, which can also be booked online and via our Better UK.
All centres listed above have cafes, Wi-Fi and seating areas available, so if you need space to do you school work between activities the leisure centres are the place this for you this Wednesday