Where? Bramley Baths, Broad Lane, LS13 3DF
When? Sunday Evenings
7.30pm – 8.45pm Meet and Greet / Sunday Social & Support – Join us in the studio
7.30pm – 8.30pm Free use of the gym during public opening hours
(A gym induction must be completed before you can have access to this)
8.45pm – 10.00pm Making Waves – From 8:45pm-10:00pm we have full and exclusive access for Trans & Non-Binary people to use the pool and steam room.
Start Date: Sunday 5th November ...
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Where? Bramley Baths, Broad Lane, LS13 3DF
When? Sunday Evenings
7.30pm – 8.45pm Meet and Greet / Sunday Social & Support – Join us in the studio
7.30pm – 8.30pm Free use of the gym during public opening hours
(A gym induction must be completed before you can have access to this)
8.45pm – 10.00pm Making Waves – From 8:45pm-10:00pm we have full and exclusive access for Trans & Non-Binary people to use the pool and steam room.
Start Date: Sunday 5th November 2017
What shall I wear? Practical clothing for swimming that doesn’t restrict your movement. We want you to feel comfortable and relaxed and our only concern will be your safety. Lycra and polyester clothing is ideal as it doesn’t get heavier in the water.
How much does it cost? It is free. The sessions are funded by the NHS. We don’t want cost to be an additional barrier to you being able to exercise.
How old do I have to be? The sessions are open to anyone aged 18 or over. We welcome adults of all ages.
Do I need to be able to swim? No. We want to encourage as many people to come along and enjoy meeting other people in the community in a warm and welcoming safe space. You can enjoy a relaxing steam instead of a swim or just meet for a cuppa beforehand. We don’t want you missing out on this gem of a pool though and encourage you to wade in at the shallow end - we’re convinced with time you’ll want to learn! Swimming aids such as floats and armbands are available for beginners. If there is sufficient demand lessons could become available in the future too.
Where can I change? Wherever you feel most comfortable. There are individual non-gendered changing cubicles directly on poolside as well as non-gendered changing facilities in the steam room area. There are also two large open standard changing rooms with Ladies or Gents signage on entry to them.
Who are the staff in change? Jamie, one of the LGIS Gender Outreach Workers leads the sessions. Jamie is Trans herself and is very welcoming and supportive. The other lifeguards and staff on hand may or may not be Trans but have all had Trans & Non-Binary training.
About Bramley Baths:
Bramley Baths is a community-led, not-for-profit centre which houses a public gym, swimming pool, steam room and space for community events, meetings and fitness classes.
Bramley Baths Board and Staff are committed to improving health and wellbeing for all and are delighted to be able to work in partnership with the NHS Leeds & York Partnership Trust and Leeds Gender Identity Services to provide a safe space for the Trans and Non-binary community to regularly meet, gym, swim and steam.
Access: The swimming pool, steam room and gym are all situated on the ground floor and are all accessible and wheelchair friendly. There is also a disabled toilet and changing facilities. The studio is wheelchair accessable, but some help may be needed with doors. There is a hoist for the pool, and staff are available to support and help wherever possible. We recommend that you contact us in advance of your visit if you have any access needs or questions. You can do this by calling Bramley Baths directly 0113 256 0949 or hello@bramleybaths.com
Please note this is a Trans & Non-Binary Only Space. However if you need a carer with you in order for you to attend then a cisgender carer is welcome to come to support you.
