Sat, 24th Sep 2011
As Wotton Council Tax payers put (typically) 25p/week/household towards running the pool (and surrounding villages also contributed) we are having a public meeting in the Wotton Civic centre to review how it all went. We intend to report on how the pool was used, what work has been carried out, where people have helped and [...]
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
As we are getting lots of visits we are going to try keeping the pool open for longer this season. Normally the pool shuts on the first week of Sept when people go back to school. Thoughts turn to football and cold rugby pitches and traditionally the pool attendance drops off…. BUT with a concerted effort it [...]
Sat, 30th Jul 2011
This Saturday – 30 July, Wotton Pool will be taking full advantage of the sunshine, and has extended it’s usual opening hours to ensure as many people as possible can come for a swim. Wotton Pool is open from 10am until 5pm. Please note: This will not change usual opening hours, but please check the [...]
Sat, 9th Jul 2011
The results of the gala are now in! The winning teams were: Fastest Kids Team – The Buzz Lightyears Fastest Family Team – The Whitwams Fastest Team – Triathlon Team Winner of the Dave Faller Cup – Ella Runner up for the Dave Faller Cup – Jasmine Hull Well done to all you winners, and [...]
Sun, 3rd Jul 2011
Teams of 4 race against each other. £1 per person. 12:30 til 2:00 pm on Saturday 9th July Prizes for winning teams Bacon butties & refreshments Just turn up on the day or book your team by telephoning 01453 521731
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
It’s official. The opening text cut from the venerable construction report confirms the pool is 50 years old today. Construction started in 1958 and continued through to 1962 (if you include the later addition of the changing rooms). The official opening was on 1 June 1961 50 years ago. The same year as John Glenn [...]
Thu, 19th May 2011
New 30 minutes swimming sessions for babies at Wotton Pool! Upcoming sessions are: Tuesday 24th May Tuesday 7th June Tuesday 14th June Times: 2.00 – 2.30 2.30 – 3.00 For Mums/Dads/Carers of babies/children up to 4 years old, though older children may attend if they can swim with or without armbands. Please be advised that [...]
Wed, 11th May 2011
On 12 May a small delegation from Wotton Swimming Club went to a reception at 10 Downing Street where they met the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister, David Cameron, said “Huge congratulations to to all the dedicated and passionate volunteers at Wotton under Edge Swimming Club and all those they have mobilised to get involved [...]
Sun, 24th Apr 2011
After last year’s successful event where over £4000 was raised and shared between Wotton Pool and friends of KLB there is a chance to join in again for this year’s event on Sunday 12 June. All proceeds are going to the pool this year ….’We are now taking applications for Wotton Triathlon 2011, it is taking [...]
Sat, 23rd Apr 2011
The water is in; the water is warming… …another day of cleaning and tidying… …another contribution from local villages (See supporters page)
