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Better Stories

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The Better Stories Podcast explores some of the gyms, leisure centres, fitness hubs and creative spaces across Hackney. We meet active members and ask their thoughts on the club, the community feel of the space and what they would recommend to a friend or family member who is thinking of joining. We also chat to the staff at the clubs, local charities and artists who all share the space and the community hubs. Book in using the Better app better.org.uk

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Better Stories: Sara Perry GLL Sport Foundation 03.02.2026 29:03

We are joined on the Better Stories Podcast by Sara Perry who is a swimmer and athlete from North London doing the best of her training right here in Hackney at London Fields Lido. Sara has been competing in the Masters category at County, Regional, National, European level, and at World Masters. Sara holds 10 top 10 national (GB) 2024 rankings across eight events spanning both long course (50m) a...

Better Stories: Naomi DePeza Better Open Weekend 17.11.2025 52:00

In association with Hoxton Radio and Better – a charitablesocial enterprise We are going to be exploring some of the gyms, leisure centres, fitness hubs and creative spaces across Hackney. In this episode we look ahead to the Better Open Weekend which is a national event held at Better leisure centres onNovember 22nd and 23rd offering free access to gym sessions, swimming, and various fitness clas...

Better Stories GLL Sport Foundation 10.07.2025 44:10

In association with Hoxton Radio and Better – a charitablesocial enterprise we are exploring some of the gyms, leisure centres, fitness hubs and creative spaces across Hackney. In this episode we talking the GLL Sport Foundation. Now in its 17th year the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) hasso far contributed over £17m worth of athlete funding and support and distributed over 30,000 awards to young and t...

Better Stories: Half Term Boredom Busters 23.05.2025 27:17

Welcome to the Better Stories Podcast where we govisiting some of the gyms and leisure centres across Hackney to meet some of the characters who run the spaces and hear about the communities they support. In this episode we’re looking at all the great activities and events running for Half Term for kids. Today’s guest has been with Better for 16 years workingall over the UK and Northern Ireland he...

Better Stories: London Fields Lido 14.04.2025 45:05

The Better Stories Podcast. In association with Hoxton Radio and Better – a charitablesocial enterprise We are going to be exploring some of the gyms, leisure centres, fitness hubs and creative spaces across Hackney. In this episode we are heading to London Fields Lido whichfirst opened in 1932 and welcomes 350,000 visitors per year. The 50 metre outdoor heated lido is one of only a few inLondon a...