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Leisure World and Colchester Sports Park launch ‘One Year. One Goal. One Big Saving.’ annual membership offer

23 February 2026

The initiative aims to make a full year of activity more accessible and affordable for local people and supports Colchester City Council’s wider commitment to improving community wellbeing

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A year of transformation: Active Wellbeing celebrates 1st anniversary

5 February 2026

Find out more about our life changing Active Wellbeing programme.

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Beat the Street is back! Turning Colchester into a giant game this March

30 January 2026

Get moving and win prizes in Colchester this Spring!

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Have your say on Stanway’s new wheeled sports facility

16 January 2026

Help us shape plans for a new outdoor wheeled sports facility planned for Stanway Country Park!

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Leisure World launches ‘Resolution Ready’ Campaign to help Colchester start 2026 strong

30 December 2025

New members can enjoy 20% off their first three months when they sign up to an Adult Standard, Adult Plus, or Family membership and pay monthly.

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Colchester in 2025: some of the highlights!

30 December 2025

From restored heritage and improved routes to a livelier city centre and practical support for wellbeing and housing, 2025 brought changes residents could see and feel.