UNDER PRESSURE

Jane Herbert reports on the conflicting demands for community water space… Commercial pool operators have rarely been under so much pressure. Swim England’s September 2021 report – A Decade of Decline – highlighted the urgent need for investment to combat ageing pool stock. Months of COVID restrictions have led to some facilities not re-opening at […]

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POSITIVES FOR SCHOOL SWIMMING

Swim England has welcomed confirmation that PE and School Sport Premium government funding will continue at ÂŁ320 million for the next academic year. “This is a really positive announcement from the Department for Education and will be a huge help to primary schools up and down the country,” responds Swim England Chief Executive Jane Nickerson. […]

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Pool Closures Could Affect Generations Of Youngsters

All paddling pools and three indoor pools in the borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf in South Wales could close as part of cost-cutting measures by the local council. Concerns have been raised that the pool closures would seriously hinder the development of young swimmers for generations to come. Coaches and concerned parents at several popular […]

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Record Year For Woodgreen

Although this summer has been the coolest for some 18 years, Woodgreen Leisure Centre’s open air pool in Oxfordshire, attracted over 19,000 customers – 2000 more visits this season than last. The busiest day was July 28 when almost 1,000 people used the pool. Cherwell District Council’s portfolio holder for environment, Cllr James Macnamara, said: […]

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