Serious leisure refers to the systematic, committed pursuit of leisure activities that not only provide enjoyment but also contribute to personal development, skill acquisition and identity formation.

The plans were endorsed at a special meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council on Thursday.

Olympic champion Duncan Scott says “it is critical that children learn to swim,” echoing a survey of Scottish adults at a difficult time for the leisure sector that has seen facilities close amid an ...

A new pool and leisure centre could be open in 2028 once funding is fully secured.