Sencio Community Leisure (SCL) has today announced the appointment of Jane Parish as its new chief executive.

There are few activities in life that fall fowl to excuses as easily or as readily as exercise.  You know the sort of thing: “I’ll go tomorrow”, “there’s not enough time after work today”, “it’s too cold/hot”, “I’m too tired”.  And if none of those let you off the hook, there is always the good old “I’m bored” to fall back on.

The upcoming half-term programme at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre has plenty to engage and inspire the area’s young people

The upcoming half-term programme at White Oak Leisure Centre has no shortage of ideas designed to engage young people.

There’s a decidedly spooky theme to the upcoming half-term holiday at Edenbridge Leisure Centre.

Heart disease accounts for some 180,000 deaths annually in the UK, is responsible for one in three of all deaths and the latest available figures show it costs the country’s health care system around £14 billion each year.

Looking to build muscle, bulk-up and attain that head-turning v-shape? Well, the road ahead is going to be tough, as David Leck finds out. But with the right advice and dedication it is possible.

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Those parents – and children – who sometimes claim there isn’t much on offer for young people during the long summer holidays would do well to take another look at their local leisure centre, as David Leck discovers.

Getting started on a new fitness programme – or returning to exercise after a break – is never easy. Here are some wise words and nuggets of encouragement to send you on your way to a fitter, healthier, more vibrant lifestyle.

We know following a healthy lifestyle is the right thing to do but it’s often difficult juggling it with family, work and other commitments. So we asked fitness professional Ben Whiteman Wellness Manager at Sencio Sevenoaks to address some of the most commonly asked questions.