Welcome to Assynt Leisure in Lochinver - a business run by the community, for the community

Our facilities

THE FITNESS SUITE

Our small but well equipped fitness suite has a good range of cardiovascular equipment, a three station multi-function resistance machine, a range of dumbbell free weights and core conditioning equipment.

SPORTS HALL

Our three court games hall can be used for badminton, indoor football, basketball, netball, short tennis and many other activities. Available for casual or regular hire for club use, schools, competitions and special events including birthday parties. Please check availability in advance.

OTHER FACILITIES

Viewing Area upstairs with comfortable seating

Meeting Room hire - contact the centre for details

Charity Shop - open April-October

FITNESS CLASSES

FIT 2 CHANGE

Light to moderate cardio & strength circuit training . Great for newcomers to group exercise.

INDOOR CYCLING

This class is a great cardiovascular workout. Pedal through hill climbs, sprints, and many other challenging drills and exercises. All levels are welcome. Remember to bring a towel and water bottle!

ZUMBA

A Latin-inspired dance fitness class with body-moving music make this a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. By combining varying rhythms that tone & sculpt, you achieve a balance of cardio and muscle toning benefits.

KETTLE BELLS

Improves your muscular endurance, helps build lean muscle mass, increase metabolism, tone, and definition.

KICKBOXING

Fitness training designed to improve cardio-respiratory health, overall fitness and concentration.

Please note: Bouncy Tots is now on Wednesdays 3-4pm

The Learning Centre strives to make a difference to the lives of people in Assynt by providing opportunities which enhance education, increase employability and encourage enterprise.

We work with adults of all ages and abilities as well as local community groups and businesses in developing peoples’ skills. A lot of our programmes are free, sometimes there is a small fee and where courses lead to an accredited qualification then an Individual Learning Account (ILA) may be available.

Join in our Autumn and Winter programme of Adult Education Classes. There’s a wide range to choose from across topics as varied as Arts and Crafts, Languages, Technology, Traditional Skills, the Landscape and Environment. The classes keep changing too to keep up with demand. We have a bank of talented, local Tutors to run the classes, which adds a special dimension to the learning experience.

And if you are thinking of a college or university course, come and talk to us too as we have links with North Highland College, West Highland College and the University of the Highlands and Islands.

For Community Groups and Businesses we can organise Regulatory training such as First Aid and Food Hygiene.

And together with North Highland College we can help you to increase your staff’s skills through accredited training such as Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and Modern Apprenticeships. To arrange a meeting about this just call the Learning Centre on 01571 844123

Finding funding to enable the Learning Centre to offer a range of services is always ongoing and we are keen to generate employment opportunities where we can. But there’s a place for volunteers too, especially helping with adult literacy work and language skills. Let us know about your skills if you want to get involved.

Contact the Learning Centre Team on 01571 844123 or write to The Learning Centre, Assynt Leisure, Culag New Pier, Lochinver, Sutherland, IV27 4JP or email assyntlearningcentre@gmail.com.

USEFUL LINKS

ILA :

www.myworldofwork.co.uk

Business Gateway :

www.bgateway.com

New Futures Sutherland :

www.sutherlandpartnership.org.uk

North Highland College :

www.northhighland.uhi.ac.uk