27/03/2026
Mental health challenges don’t always have a loud beginning. For June, 65, a long-time bank employee in Bromley, the impact of the pandemic hit like a delayed aftershock.
After months of struggling with exhaustion and anxiety that left her unable to leave her bed, June reached breaking point. It was a small, courageous decision to return to an old hobby, swimming, that finally began to pull the curtains back on her world.
June recalls being ‘paralysed by fear’ at our Walnuts Leisure Centre reception desk during her first visit. But through the kindness of our team and the energy of our Aqua classes, she found more than just a workout; she found a lifeline. Today, June is a fixture in our community, attending four classes a week. She credits the swimming pool with giving her a sense of sunshine, even on the greyest days.
June’s transformation is a reminder that our leisure centres are more than just places to visit they are support systems. As June beautifully puts it: “I wasn’t really living before, I was simply existing. The aqua classes at Mytime Active have really been my saviour. I just wanted to be me again and, on the whole, that’s who I am.”
Read June’s full, inspiring journey on our blog here: https://www.mytimeactive.co.uk/wellbeing-mission/mytime-active-stories-june
