Supporters
What with all that's going on and getting the new site live, we missed out a number of our generous and much appreciated supporters. So apologies for that and we hope we have got your recognition sorted out on this page.
If anyone knows of supporters we have still missed off please get in touch and we'll make sure they get mentioned...
The returning of the pool to Wotton Town Council by Stroud District Council in 2011 clearly threatened its future existence. While the Swimming Pool Club worked with Stroud District Council and Wotton Town Council to develop a workable operating/business model, many Wotton townsfolk and people from the surrounding villages took it on themselves to help out by just getting on with fundraising and helping. That is enormously appreciated.
Maria Little
September 2011
As well as regularly bringing her family to the pool, Maria got her running shoes on, did a half marathon and donated her sponsorship money to the pool. What energy and what a generous contribution…! Thanks Maria
Renishaw plc
April 2011
As a part of the ‘Do You Want to be Part of the Furniture?’ campaign Renishaw charities committee put a contribution towards the refurbishment to buy a toilet, a sink and taps. Great of this generous local firm to help us with this much needed project.
Ladies Circle
April 2011
the Wotton Ladies Circle have completed their year of support for the pool and have delivered a substantial donation from all the individual activities they under took on our behalf. Fantastic sustained effort; thanks for your tenacity, effort and generosity.
Hillesley and Tresham Villages
April 2011
Another generous Parish Council has thought about the amenities in the area and contributed a sum towards the upkeep and development of the pool. Well-received grant from a small community, many thanks.
Wickwar Village
April 2011
Much along the lines of Kingswood, Wickwar Parish Councilhas made a contribution to the pool in recognition of the use by their villagers. Another fair-minded contribution from the people of Wickwar…Thank You
Kingswood Village
2011 and year on year
Kingswood Parish Council agreed on behalf of the people of Kingswood to give an annual contribution to the pool in the same way that the Wottonians agreed to pay to run the pool following the referendum. A generous and fair-minded contribution from our adjoining village. Thanks Kingswood!
Wotton Rugby Club
2010
In collaboration with Ladies Circle the Rugby club organised a Town Hall Teas event for the pool. A great contribution from another sporting body, Thanks everyone
Katie Elliot
January 2011
Katie played the piano non stop for 12 hours on 16 January and entertained loads of people who dropped by. Proceeds were shared between Under the Edge Arts and the pool. It was a lovely even. Thank you Katie
Drama Society Pantomime
January 2011
The drama society gave us the proceeds from the first night of the Panto (Oh yes they did!) to go to the pool. What a generous offer! A dramatic contribution and an event that was very much enjoyed
Magnox North Sites
September 2010
Grant to support pool that came through following the successful outcome of the referendum. Really appreciated.
The Royals
August 2010
The Royals: A group of charitably-minded ladies who meet at the Royal Oak in Wotton ran a garden Party in the Grounds at The Royal Oak and contributed a substantial sum to the pool.
What a brilliant contribution thanks!
Round Table
August 2010
The Round Table guys came and cleared loads of rampant vegetation brambles and scrub off the old solar panel and around the poolside. Thanks for the effort guys, really practical
Three hard-working benefactors
Summer 2010
Jordan Jones Vines, Victoria B and Asa E did something and came along with 50 quid for us. Great stuff thanks
Becky Howse
Summer 2010
Becky is selling recycled materials as fire lighters out of Mungo’s the charming home accessories shop in Long Street
St Mary’s Parish Church
June 2010
A group of generous churchgoers organized a soup lunch and let us have the proceeds. Lovely thank you
Little Fishes
Summer 2010
Bacon Baps and cake sale at the Baptist Church: gorgeous, thanks
Ladies Circle
2010 and 2011
Ladies circle have the pool as their charity of the year and their fund raising events this year will go to the pool. Sustained hard work… so appreciated
Claire Haines, Maggie Richardson and friends
Summer 2010
Had a Bangers and Mash lunch in support of the pool. Lovely thank you
Rhythm and Rhyme
Summer 2010
Carole Rivers and her friends in Rhythm and Rhyme had an event that raised this for the pool. Thanks for thinking of us!
Denise Carr, KLB Friends and the Wotton Triathlon
May 2010
Denise Carr and the KLB Friends set up the Wotton Triathlon for people to compete for glory, and raise money for good causes. KLB PTA and Wotton Pool are joint beneficiaries. She is collecting the last bits of sponsorship money and organizing the gift aid to give the money one extra boost. Lot of work a lot of fun and a brilliant enterprise. Thanks Denise
EdF Energy and R&S Building Services
March 2010
A set of Hitachi vacuum tube solar panels were being taken out of service. EdF in Gloucester and their Mechanical and Electrical Contractor, R&S Building Services, arranged for them to be taken down carefully and transported to the pool where they can be plumbed in to the water heating system. Great bit of recycling, and support for a local facility
Wotton Electric Cinema
Summer 2009
A splendid donation from the award-winning community enterprise. Thank you, you hard working supporters at the cinema. What a combination: providing the hottest entertainment venue in the town and supporting other causes. Top Notch!
Bluecoat School
2008
Sponsored Duck Hunt: Many plastic ducks appeared in the pool and loads of enthusiastic children chased them down, captured them and then collected a premium from their sponsors for each duck caught. Not only did it raise loads of money, it was great fun too. Thanks to all you hunters and sponsors!
Renishaw PLC.
2008
High-technology top-of-the-range Wotton Engineering company thinks about the facilities in the town and generously supports many. Thank You
June Cordwell and Town Hall Teas
2008
June got her apron on and ran a Town Hall Teas afternoon with contributions from a number of friends and supporters.
