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July 7, 2022

Oriam Newsletter| July

This summer we have a fantastic line-up of events and activities to enjoy at Oriam. Take a read through our newsletter for the latest Oriam news and events this month. If you have a news story or event you would like to add to our newsletter please let us know!

|WHAT’S ON

Take a look at our What’s On section to find out about events activities coming up at Oriam this month. We host a wide variety of events, matches and activities throughout the year. Unfortunately, not all of them are open to the public but we will keep you up to date when we can! 

Go To What's On in July

|FACILITY UPDATE

Our teams are always working hard behind the scenes, planning and delivering facility maintenance and improvements so you can enjoy Oriam activities to their fullest. 

We have some exciting news coming soon for our facilities at Oriam. Keep your eyes peeled on our social media channels for more details coming soon. 

Please note that we will have a reduced service day on 17th August. Oriam will be open from 8am-8pm that day due to All Staff Training.

| WE ARE GOING CASHLESS

From the 1st August this year, Oriam will be going cashless. This means that all payments in our facilities will need to be made by card or contactless (iphone or android devices) and our Tuk-tuk and Reception areas will no longer accept cash or keep any change. 

Going cashless will make for a more efficient and consistent experience for everyone in our reception and hospitality areas. It will also free-up more time and resources to help us connect with our customers and develop new projects for our communities. 
We will be sending out more details by email and app notifications soon!

|PARTNER NEWS & EVENTS

|SCOTTISH SQUASH

Scottish Squash have been busy with final preparations for 6 athletes selected for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. It is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the depth of talent Scotland can produce, congratulations to all athletes headed to Birmingham for August. We will keep you up to date with competition dates and results for our athletes throughout the games. 

In partnership with Scottish Squash we are also participating in Love Squash Week. Facilities all over the country are opening their doors to their community to come and try Squash. We will be offering free squash access to our community from the 1st to 8th August 2022. Details on how to book a free squash session will be coming soon!

|PRE-SEASON CAMPS

Pre-Season training is in full swing. It has been great to see our newly refurbished performance facilities being tested out by the clubs.

Last month we welcomed Cardiff City to Oriam for their Scottish Pre-season camp. It was great to have the team stay with us and we look forward to other teams visiting us in the coming weeks. 

|GROUP EXERCISE & FITNESS

Our Fitness Team have a fun filled summer ahead, we’re developing a new group exercise class timetable, creating new gym challenges and more. If you have any questions about your fitness routine or classes our fitness team are in the gym and happy to help when they’re not teaching. 

We are now seeking experienced class instructors to join our team and deliver a range of fresh classes for our new Group Exercise timetable. We are especially interested in qualified Les Mills instructors to join our team and help us re-launch Les Mills classes at Oriam! Added bonus, all of our freelance instructors can enjoy complimentary access to our Fitness Suite! Contact healthandfitness@oriam.hw.ac.uk to find out more about our class instructor opportunities.

We hope to launch a whole new class timetable in September. We have also launched a new Fitness Training page so you can find out more about all of our fitness services including Inductions, Personal Training and our My Wellness App. 

|ORIAM KIDS
ORIAM KIDS CLASSES

School’s out for the summer but Oriam Kids are still here. We have Summer Camps, Inflatable Fun sessions and bookings are now open for the new term in August!

Summer Camps:
18th – 21st July
1st – 4th August
09:30 – 12:30 Monday – Thursday
£70 for 4 days (£80 for early drop-off)

Call reception to book your kid’s space today! 

INFLATABLE FUN SESSIONS

Our Inflatable Fun sessions are also back for summer term. We have two inflatable fun sessions every week!

TUESDAYS| 15:45 – 16:45, All ages welcome.
£4.50 per child over 1yr old

FRIDAYS| 11:00 – 13:00, Pre-school only.
£6.50 per child over 1yr old.

Find our Inflatables sessions in the ‘Your Classes’ section of the Oriam App. Bookings open 7-days in advance.

Smiling child on blue bouncy castle

You can find out more about our Oriam Kids activities, inflatables and our partner classes through the buttons below. 

ORIAM KIDS
BW DANCE
Kestrel Gymnastics
Yoga Zoo
Soccer Academy
Turtle Tots
|STUDENT SPORTS

A big Watt Welcome to the new Sports Union  President, Dan Potter. The new team are already busy behind the scenes, preparing for the start of term in September! We have some exciting events and developments for club sport in 22/23! We also offer fantastic fitness and sport facilities to all students, even if you’re not interested in joining a club. Enjoy access to our state of the art fitness suite, group exercise classes and casual sport sessions with an exclusive Heriot-watt student membership.

We also have some great student deals for the summer! Top-up your current student membership to last the whole summer, or if you are new to Oriam, we have Flexi and One-month memberships. Enjoy full members access to our Fitness Suite, Group Exercise classes and casual sports sessions alongside expert support from our Fitness team and the My Wellness App. Find out more about our student summer membership options now! Available to purchase on our Oriam App or at reception.

Go to Student SUmmer Memberships
May 6, 2022

Oriam Newsletter| May

This spring we have a fantastic line-up of events and activities to enjoy at Oriam. Take a read through our newsletter for the latest Oriam news and events this month. If you have a news story or event you would like to add to our newsletter please let us know!

|WHAT’S ON

Take a look at our What’s On section to find out about events activities coming up at Oriam this month. We host a wide variety of events, matches and activities throughout the year. Unfortunately not all of them are open to the public but we will keep you up to date when we can! 

Go To What's On in May

|FACILITY UPDATE

Our teams are always working hard behind the scenes, planning and delivering facility maintenance and improvements so you can enjoy Oriam activities to their fullest. From now on there will always be a facility update section here in our newsletter and occasional facility bulletins across our channels to keep you up to date with work happening at Oriam. 

| Bistro & Tuk Tuk Service

We are currently review our catering options at Oriam for our customers, events and performance groups. This review will focus on providing consistent service with quality menu options for all. 

At the Tuk Tuk, we are trialling some new menu items for our lunch options. The Tuk Tuk service hours are variable at the moment due to staffing levels. We will resume regular opening hours for our Tuk Tuk as soon as we can. 

|PARTNER NEWS & EVENTS

|PERFORMANCE GYM UPDATE

We are excited to announce the refurbishment of our Performance Gym and Strength and Conditioning Suite! 

Oriam was built with the purpose to support the development of sports in Scotland. Five years later, we are still striving to keep our facilities and service at the top of the game for our athletes. 

This project will improve the overall capacity of the performance gym with more equipment, a new multi -functional fitness area and rehab space. The new layout should also allow for multiple groups to use the space simultaneously, encouraging collaboration and communication across sports disciplines.

Our Performance team are also growing with new Sports Scientists, Physiotherapist and Head Coaches for our Sports Scholarship programs. It is a very exciting time!

|SCOTTISH & BRITISH HANDBALL EVENTS

Scottish Handball Senior Men’s & Women’s tournaments have returned to Oriam this year with regular match fixtures. Scotland has also been named as hosts for British Handball Super Cup for the next 3 years! 

The 2022 British Handball Super Cup will be played over the weekend of Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 May at Oriam. The British Handball Super Cup consists of a women’s competition and men’s competition, each featuring four teams: the top two teams from the Scottish National League and top two from the English Premier League.

If you are interested in trying Handball, you can find club details on the Scottish Handball website here.

Scottish Squash Doubles teams and staff line-up on podium with medals at wsf world doubles championships
|SCOTTISH SQUASH

Our partners over at Scottish Squash are continuing on their run of success after the World Doubles with a bronze at the European team Championships. 

Heriot-Watt and Oriam are also collaborating with Scottish Squash to develop a new Squash Sports Scholarship with a new Head of Squash role to manage the program!

National Walking Month infographic. Why Walk more? It is a great way to stay fit, benefiting your mental and physical health. Just twenty minutes every day can improve your health.
|NATIONAL WALKING MONTH

We are celebrating National Walking Month this May! This month we will be sharing top tips, exercises and routes to help you out and about this Spring!

In the UK we have miles of great walking routes right on our doorstep even if you live the middle of a busy city. Just a 20 minute brisk walk each day can help to maintain positive mental health and help prevent a number of physical health conditions. 

Follow our Instagram channel for our Walking Wednesdays for more inspiration for this month. 

If you would like to know more about National Walking Month and helpful information check-out the links below:

NHS Walking for Wellbeing

Living Streets – Try 20 

Heriot Watt Campus Trails

Oriam Instagram

|Performance Sport Internships

This year we increased our intake for Internship and Placement programs at Oriam. So far it has been a great experience for all involved.

Our Performance Sport Team welcomed five interns to Oriam, for a 12-week program. The internship involved each intern committing to shadow a minimum of 2 S&C sessions per week and take part in a weekly educational element. Interns also had the opportunity to get involved in wider Oriam activities including important staff meetings as well as activities with external partners.

Tweet from Katrina Gibbon, Head of Performance Sport after final presentations from Performance Interns
|GROUP EXERCISE & FITNESS
Junior Sports Camp in Strength and Conditioning Suite

As you may have seen in our Partner News, we have some exciting new plans for our Performance Gym and our Strength and Conditioning Suite. Whilst the work is completed for the spaces, member access to our Strength and Conditioning Suite will be suspended between the 16th and 28th May. This is a short-term suspension until all work is completed. Evening sessions should return in June and we hope to further increase members access hours by the end of the summer!

We are now seeking experienced  instructors to join our team and deliver a range of fresh classes. We hope to launch a whole new class timetable in September. We have also launched a new Fitness Training page so you can find out more about all of our fitness services including Inductions, Personal Training and our My Wellness App. 

|ORIAM KIDS
ORIAM KIDS CLASSES

Our Oriam Kids classes are back for the summer term. There are still spaces available in our Tuesday Balance Bikes and Mini Multi-sports. Great classes to keep the little ones active and they can try new skills in a fun and safe environment. 

Call reception to book your kid’s space today! 

INFLATABLE FUN SESSIONS

Our Inflatable Fun sessions are also back for summer term. We have two inflatable fun sessions every week!

TUESDAYS| 15:45 – 16:45, All ages welcome.
£4.50 per child over 1yr old

FRIDAYS| 11:00 – 13:00, Pre-school only.
£6.50 per child over 1yr old.

Find our Inflatables sessions in the ‘Your Classes’ section of the Oriam App. Bookings open 7-days in advance.

Smiling child on blue bouncy castle

You can find out more about our Oriam Kids activities, inflatables and our partner classes through the buttons below. 

ORIAM KIDS
BW DANCE
Kestrel Gymnastics
Yoga Zoo
Soccer Academy
Turtle Tots
|STUDENT SPORTS

Sports Union activities are wrapping up with only a few final matches still to play.  There is still plenty to enjoy at Oriam whilst you study though! As sports club activity is slowing down, casual sport availability is opening up so you can play badminton, basketball, table tennis or squash with your friends! Free for members or student discount available for guest passes.

We also have some great student deals for the summer! Top-up your current student membership to last the whole summer, or if you are new to Oriam, we have Flexi and One-month memberships. Enjoy full members access to our Fitness Suite, Group Exercise classes and casual sports sessions alongside expert support from our Fitness team and the My Wellness App. Find out more about our student summer membership options now! Available to purchase on our Oriam App or at reception.

Go to Student SUmmer Memberships
April 27, 2022

What’s On – May

We have a calendar packed with activities and events this spring. Find out more about what we have planned for you this May! Not all events are open to the public, but we will share regular updates on them when we can.

HANDBALL| SCOTTISH & BRITISH FINALS

Sports Hall One| May

Handball recently returned to Oriam with regular training and matches, it has been great to welcome the teams back to our facilities. We are now preparing for the finals for both Scottish and British competitions!

Scottish Handball Finals| 14th May| Free Entry

Scottish Men’s and Women’s Handball finals will be held here at Oriam on the 14th May. First up will be the Women’s Finals at 12:00 with University of Dundee vs Edinburgh Handball Club. The Men’s Final then take to the court for a 17:00 Throw off with Tryst 77 vs Livingston. Both matches are free entry so this is a great opportunity to come along, find out more about the sport and watch some great finals matches!

British Handball Super Cup| 21st -22nd May| Tickets Required

We are honoured to host the British Handball Finals for the first time in Scotland. This month the British Handball Super Cup will be held at Oriam on the weekend of the 21st and 22nd May.

The British Handball Super Cup consists of a women’s competition and men’s competition, each featuring four teams: the top two teams from the Scottish National League and top two from the English Premier League.

British Handball
Women's Scottish Cup Final. Oriam 14th May 12:00 Throw Off. University of Dundee vs Edinburgh Handball. Light background with image of two female handball players in action poses.
Men's Scottish Cup Final. Oriam 14th May 17:00 Throw Off. Tryst77 vs Livingston. Light background with image of two male handball players facing each other in action poses.
Nordan British Handball Super Cup. Oriam, Edinburgh 21.05.22- 22.05.22 Tickets on sale now. Dark blue background with smoke effect. Super Cup logo on left of text.

ORIAM KIDS| CLASSES & INFLATABLES

Sport & Fitness| Weekly Term-time Activities

Oriam Kids are back for the summer term with new classes and inflatables sessions every week.
This term we have introduced two new sports classes for Netball and Rugby alongside our ever popular mini multi-sports, athletics and balance bikes. There are still a few places left for this term, so get your kids booked in now!
Our Inflatables sessions are Friday Mornings 10:00 – 12:00 this term. Inflatables bookings are available on our Oriam App, 7 days in advance.
For more details visit our Community Sport Page

Smiling child on blue bouncy castle

NATIONAL WALKING MONTH

Walking Wednesdays| Online/Outdoors| Free

May is National Walking Month and our Fitness team are here to help you get out and about, to enjoy some of the great local walking routes this Spring. To celebrate National Walking Month, we will be posting top tips, route suggestions and more in our Walking Wednesdays! Keep your eyes peeled for more details coming very soon.

Person with grey sports jacket and blue leggings crouched down tying laces on grey running shoes.

OTHER EVENTS

May is shaping to be a busy month for all types of events at Oriam. Not all events are open to the public, but we will share regular updates when we can. If you are interested in booking your own event with us at Oriam, please complete our Online Enquiry form to start the process!

June 4, 2021

Member Newsletter – June

Design is Everything

We have had a fantastic first month since we re-opened to members and we have an action packed summer ahead of us. 
Read on for a full update and news for June. 

|NEWS

In May we welcomed back over 500 members and several sports groups back to Oriam. Our group exercise classes moved back to our studios and a few sports groups returned to our sports halls and indoor pitches!

We continue to closely monitor updates to the current restrictions and look forward to re-introducing more of our facilities & services soon. 

To keep up to date with the latest facility information you can follow our social media channels @oriamscotland or check out our FAQ page under the ‘About Us’ tab.

| OUR ORIAM: YOUR POTENTIAL

NEW GYM CHALLENGES

We are ‘kicking’ off our gym challenges with two Euros themed challenges this month. 
We will have weekly AMRAP challenges, celebrating each of the 6 Euros Groups, or try our daily Keepy Uppy Challenge!
Our Leaderboard will track all the best scores and prizes are up for grabs for the best Keepy Uppys!

Talk to one of the team or email healthandfitness@oriam.hw.ac.uk for more details.

STUDIO CLASSES ARE BACK!
From 17th May our group exercise classes returned to our studios!
Social distancing and cleaning measures are in place to ensure it is safe, clean and fun for everyone. Check out the new schedule here.

Remember to book your classes via our Oriam App before you visit! We will also continue to provide online workouts and classes via the My Wellness On Demand service. 

|Bike Bothy Returns

WELCOME BACK BIKE BOTHY
Our bike bothy is now open for appointments. Hire a bike for the summer or give your own bike some TLC before you hit the roads and trails. Contact Evan at e.oliphant@hw.ac.uk to book an appointment now. 

|STUDENT SUMMER DEALS

Good luck to all students currently studying and sitting exams. Remember to take regular breaks and a short workout is a great mood booster. 

Making plans for the summer? Our student summer memberships are now live!
Grab your 30, 60 or 90-day pass now!

|TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

The Heriot Watt Talent Development Programme is now open to applications for 21/22. This is a fantastic opportunity for athletes to continue developing your sporting talent alongside your studies at HWU. Find out more from Heriot Watt Sports Union . Applications close on 20th June 2021. 

Apply Now

OUR ORIAM| SUMMER CAMPS

YOUTH CONDITIONING SUMMER CAMP
We are thrilled to launch a new Summer Camp for Teens, led by our very own Fitness Instructor, Michael. Go behind the scenes to learn more about what our instructors & coaches do, train like a pro, build confidence and even create your own fitness program.  The perfect opportunity for budding young coaches and athletes this summer. Open to all abilities and sports. 10 spaces available.

Contact Michael at michael.stack@hw.ac.uk or call 0131 451 8400 to book a space.

 OUR ORIAM| YOUR SUCCESS

Congratulations to Murray Brown, one of our Duty Managers. He has just returned to Oriam after walking the entire West Highland Way! The challenge was set to raise awareness and fundraising for MacMillan Cancer Support and Beatson Cancer Charity. The Cheesetown Ramblers have now raised over £3000 for the two charities! Read more about their challenge on the just giving page here.

Have you set yourself a new challenge? Whether it’s for charity or just for you, our team are here to support you and cheer you on! 

OUR ORIAM| YOUR FUTURE 

HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING
Mr Grant Innes, Chair of Court, and Professor Richard Williams, Principal and Vice Chancellor, invite you to join an online event, where you will hear about the life and work of our University during these unprecedented times. You will see our strategy in action, learn about our world-class research, be informed on our financial performance, and meet some of our students, alumni, and Heriot-Watt governors.

The event is open to all our staff, students and alumni, our partners, stakeholders, and local communities, as we celebrate not only the achievements of the past year but also the 200th anniversary of Heriot-Watt’s founding in Scotland.

The event will also include a panel discussion focusing on our performance and the future of Heriot-Watt University across our five international campuses. Members of the audience are welcome to get involved and ask questions.

Book your spot here.

May 13, 2021

Member Update – May

Design is Everything

Hello Again!
We are thrilled to be open once again and welcoming our community back to so many activities. 
Read on for a full update and news for May. 

|NEWS

Last month our team were full of excitement and anticipation as we prepared to welcome all of you back on the 26th April! We are thrilled to be open again and we are now looking forward to an action-packed year of activities and events here at Oriam. 

To keep up to date with the latest facility information you can follow our social media channels @oriamscotland or check out our FAQ page under the ‘About Us’ tab.

| OUR ORIAM: YOUR MOVE

As we ease out of lockdown it is a great time to make a fresh start for your health & fitness. If you are a new Oriam member, have you booked your induction yet? 

Our fitness team are available for one-to-one induction sessions to help you make a confident start towards your fitness goals. 

If you are returning member we also have Personal Training Taster sessions available to help you re-fresh your plan and get comfortable again in the fitness suite.

Talk to one of the team or email healthandfitness@oriam.hw.ac.uk more details.

STUDENT SUMMER DEALS

Good luck to all students currently studying and sitting exams. Remember to take regular breaks and a short workout is a great mood booster. 

Making plans for the summer? Our student summer memberships are now live!
Grab your 30, 60 or 90-day pass now!

|GROUP SPORTS & EXERCISE

WELCOME BACK WALKING FOOTBALL

A big welcome back to our walking footballers. They returned to sessions at the end of April with great enthusiasm and are looking forward to adding more weekly sessions later this month.

For more information about group bookings please contact bookings@oriam.hw.ac.uk

STUDIO CLASSES COMING SOON!

From 17th May our group exercise classes will return to our studios!
Social distancing and cleaning measures will be in place to ensure it is safe, clean and fun for everyone.

Our team have enjoyed hosting classes online and outdoors over the past weeks and months but we can’t wait to get back to the studios. Check out the new schedule here.

Remember to book your classes via our Oriam App before you visit! We will continue to provide online workouts and classes via the My Wellness On Demand service. 

OUR ORIAM| YOUR RESPECT

Recently we joined a number of sports clubs and facilities in the social media boycott, to take a stand against online hate crime. We are back on social media but the conversation does not stop here!

Our staff are always here to listen and support you. We will continue to promote respect in sport online and on pitch. 

 OUR ORIAM| YOUR SUCCESS

Congratulations to the Eight Scottish Rugby Internationals who have been selected for this years British and Irish Lions Squad. Their training at both club and international level has resulted in the largest contingent of Scottish players in a Lions squad in 32 years.

Read more about the selected Scottish players here

OUR ORIAM| YOUR FUTURE 

HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING
Mr Grant Innes, Chair of Court, and Professor Richard Williams, Principal and Vice Chancellor, invite you to join an online event, where you will hear about the life and work of our University during these unprecedented times. You will see our strategy in action, learn about our world-class research, be informed on our financial performance, and meet some of our students, alumni, and Heriot-Watt governors.

The event is open to all our staff, students and alumni, our partners, stakeholders, and local communities, as we celebrate not only the achievements of the past year but also the 200th anniversary of Heriot-Watt’s founding in Scotland.

The event will also include a panel discussion focusing on our performance and the future of Heriot-Watt University across our five international campuses. Members of the audience are welcome to get involved and ask questions.

Book your spot here.

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