Community
Atlantis Leisure is so much more than just a health and leisure centre. We’re a community organisation - built by and for the community of Oban and Lorn. An important part of our role as a social enterprise is finding different ways to support other groups. Over the years, Atlantis has helped the development of a wide range of community organisations, clubs and teams.
Healthy Options
Lorn & Oban Healthy Options is a charitable community health initiative which encourages people to get healthier and fitter. After over 10 years in faithful service of those suffering with chronic health conditions in the Oban and Lorn area, Lorn Healthy Options has a phenomenal story to tell - one of lives transformed, saved and prolonged. Find out more about the work they do by clicking the link below:
Adventure Oban
Adventure Oban is a not-for-profit, community-led outdoor activity charity supporting equal access for all to Oban’s natural playground. Find out more about the work they do by clicking the link below:
Oban Tennis and Squash Club
Atlantis started out as a tennis, squash and swimming facility and this has remained an important aspect of what we do. The Oban Tennis and Squash Club are an independent club who play together regularly but also put on events, including West Highland Tennis Week - one of the longest running tennis competitions in the country. Find out more about the club and its competitions by clicking the links below:
Oban Swim School
Countless Oban swimmers have the Oban Swim School to thank for honing their skills in swimming and lifesaving. The school is Atlantis’ in-house learn to swim programme and works with adults and youngsters alike. Whether you are a complete beginner or would just appreciate a little coaching to refine your style, there’s something for everyone. Contact Atlantis using the button below to chat more:
Wee Walk Oban
Wee Walk Oban is a community health initiative designed to encourage the pursuit of healthy, active lives through walking. The project highlights the many walking routes in and around Oban and provides guidance on how to enjoy walking in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. The project is a collaboration with local outdoor experts and amateurs both suggesting favourite routes and advice.
Oban Otters
Oban Otters have been a mainstay of swimming excellence in Argyll for over 20 years. The club compete at a variety of levels and across a range of disciplines. Otters work with children who have Swim Skills 4 or equivalent and is run by a volunteer committee. All classes are taught by UKCC Level 1 and 2 teachers. Find out more about the club by visiting them on Facebook using the button below:
Friends of Oban Community Playpark
Friends of Oban Community Playpark are a group of passionate locals that came together in December 2011 to provide a play and recreation area using a green field site on Atlantis Leisure land. Fast forward through several years of hard work, phenomenal fund-raising and advocacy and the Oban Community Playpark is here! It’s an outstanding play area for families to relax and play together in a safe, friendly environment. The playpark also includes a multi-sensory garden for all ages. Find out more about the group and the playpark by clicking the link below to visit their Facebook group:
Lorn Volleyball Club
Lorn Volleyball Club invites you to our regular indoor sessions at 6-8pm on Thursdays. Your first session is free - come and try!
Everybody welcome!
Oban Youth Cafe
Oban Youth Café is a small community charity, established in June 2001. We strive to offer good quality youth work provision for the young people in our community.
ALI Energy
ALIenergy works to promote sustainable energy use and renewable energy generation, to address fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions.
Hope Kitchen
Hope Kitchen is a local charity that aims to serve Oban, Lorn and the Isles. Hope Kitchen comprises New Hope community hub and Cafe and Green Shoots Community Garden.
Active Schools
Active Schools is a national programme in partnership with sportscotland with the aim of providing more and higher quality opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity before school, during lunchtime and after school, and to develop effective pathways between schools and sports clubs in the local community.
Young people make a valuable contribution as leaders in sport. Active Schools Coordinators provide leadership opportunities across a range of roles and support young people throughout their leadership journey. Active Schools has worked with schools for the last 13 years ,providing opportunities for children and young people to get involved, and stay involved, in sport and will continue to make a significant contribution to a world-class sporting system in Scotland.
Oban Phoenix Cinema
In August 2012 Oban Phoenix Cinema opened its doors as a fully independent community-owned cinema, and a registered charity. Since then they have not only managed to stay open, but to thrive, and today they screen an eclectic mix of film including but not limited to arthouse, big blockbuster movies and live streamed theatre. Oban Phoenix Cinema is operated by a General Manager, several Duty Managers and a Front of House team, and has a volunteer Board of Directors.
The Rockfield Centre
Oban Communities Trust was established on 1st August 2014 following a large community campaign to purchase and save the former Rockfield Primary School building. The local community identified a desire to establish a cultural hub within The Rockfield Centre accommodating four themes extracted during a community consultation.
The four themes are:
Arts & Culture
History & Heritage
Community Wellbeing
Education & Enterprise