Universal leisure card launched

A joint “universal leisure card” scheme between the Pickaquoy Centre Trust and Orkney Islands Council will start on January 16, giving the Orkney public access to 12 different facilities across the county under one membership.

The scheme will allow members to tap into facilities, activities and classes available at the Pickaquoy Centre, the OIC’s seven Healthy Living Centres, Stromness Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre, KGS Sports Centre, Stromness Squash Courts and the Dounby Centre – all under the one card.

Entitled ActiveLife, it is being launched as a two year pilot, which will be reviewed after the first year.

According to the OIC, similar schemes introduced in the Highlands, Western Isles and Moray areas have seen increased uptakes in memberships at leisure facilities.

More information about how to sign up will be made available closer to the January launch.