Free after-dark walking and running clubs launch at two Bolton Leisure Centres
Horwich Leisure Centre and Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre have launched free to attend night-time walking and running clubs to show backing for This Girl Can’s (TGC) Let’s Lift the Curfew campaign, which aims to help women stay active during the winter months.
Research by TGC in 2024 found that 72% of women change their outdoor activity routines during the winter months. The study revealed that around one in four (24%) choose well-lit routes, almost a quarter (23%) avoid certain areas altogether, and one in five (20%) regularly look over their shoulder to check they’re not being followed when exercising after dark.
Steve Moss, Contract Manager for Bolton Community Leisure Trust, which operates the centres in partnership with Serco Leisure, said:
“It’s vital that everyone has the opportunity to look after their health and wellbeing all year round. Staying active, connecting with others and enjoying the outdoors are key to feeling good, no matter the season.
“To support this important campaign, we’ve launched our free to attend walking and running clubs. At Horwich the club will be held every Wednesday 6pm to 7pm, and at Leverhulme, the club will be held every Friday 6.30pm to 7:30pm. Each session will be guided by one of our fitness team, with high-vis clothing provided to ensure you’re safe and supported during the session.
“While the sessions are designed especially to encourage more women to stay active after dark, everyone is welcome to join us and make their wellbeing a priority.”
This is a free session open to all, not just Bolton Community Leisure Trust members. To sign up for the Horwich session, please contact the team on 01204 334488 or Contact Us | Horwich Leisure Centre
To sign up for the Leverhulme session, please contact the team on 01204 334272 or Contact Us | Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre