WHAT'S NEW AT LUNE VALLEY SWIMMING POOL

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COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES
POST 19th JULY 2021.

Update following latest Government guidance regarding Covid-19 restrictions

Swimming at Lune Valley Swimming Pool in Hornby - Summer 2021

Following the updated guidance from Government regarding Covid-19 precautions, the Trustees and staff have carefully considered how we will operate the pool in the current Covid-19 situation. We feel that with infection rates so high, we should continue to take a cautious approach for the time being.

In order to continue to ensure the safety of our swimmers and staff and to give as many people as possible the opportunity to swim, we will be continuing with our Covid-19 precautions:

• Please do not come to the pool if you are experiencing any of the Covid-19 symptoms

• Increased chlorine level of the pool water in line with recommendations from Swim England

• Continuing to check the pool water at regular intervals to ensure it is in optimal condition

• Disinfecting all areas after every session, with special attention to touch areas such as doors etc

• Creating breaks between sessions to allow people to leave the building and for us to clean through

• Limiting the number of people in the pool/changing rooms per session

• Swimmers should book their session in advance either by visiting our online booking page on the website www.lunevalleypool.com/online-booking  emailing poolmanager@lunevalleypool.com or calling (01524) 805666

• To maximise swim time and reduce time in building:

  • Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before your session starts

  • Where possible arrive beach ready - shower at home, costumes on under top clothes

  • Where possible dry, dress and leave promptly and shower at home after your session

  • Please allow enough time to leave the pool and be changed by the end of your session time.

• On arriving at the pool, please wear a face covering, sanitise your hands and report to reception. (Face coverings should not be worn in the pool)

• Please maintain 2m social distancing wherever possible both outside and inside the building and pool

• We will be encouraging payment by card or bank transfer, but will be able to take cash if necessary

• CHANGE: Swim instructors will teach in the water for non-swimmers when necessary

• CHANGE: in addition to our half pool family bookings, we will also run an open family swim where multiple family bookings will be available in the whole pool

• No spectating poolside - parents/guardians will be asked to wait in foyer/car

We hope that you feel reassured that we are making your swimming experience at Lune Valley Swimming Pool as safe as possible and we really appreciate your understanding as to why we have to implement these measures during these testing times. Our procedures will be under constant review, to ensure we continue to follow guidance and that we continue to offer a pleasant experience for our swimmers.

If you have any concerns/queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to seeing you back in the pool.

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If you like to download a copy of our safety measures please visit our Downloads page, thank you.

NEW! SUMMER HOLIDAY SWIMMING TIMES

Monday 26th July - Sunday 29th August

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We are delighted to announce the release of our summer holiday programme.

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We have ‘Family Hire’ swims galore and our regular public lane swims, Swim for Fitness, Splashing Tots and Aquafit/Gentle Water Workout sessions will all continue throughout the holidays.

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Families (10 max per side) can hire out half the pool (lengthways) for only £20 or the full pool (20 max) for only £40 and enjoy a splashing time in our heated UV treated pool with a range of small inflatables and toys to play with.

Due to popular demand, we’ve added an extra ‘Adult Only Lane Swim' on Wednesdays, 6pm - 7pm (holiday time only).

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So, don’t miss out! Visit our Online Booking page or alternatively you can email

or give us a call on (01524) 805666.

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Please visit our Downloads page to download swimming times.

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Our ‘Ducklings’ swimming lessons will take a short break for the summer and will recommence from Thursday 2nd September.

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*Please note that our current Covid-19 safety measures will remain in place until further notice*.

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Stay tuned for more updates.

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Happy Swimming!

NEW! SATURDAY CHILDREN'S
SWIMMING LESSONS

We are pleased to announce the launch of our NEW Saturday children’s swimming lessons starting in September.

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We offer an all-inclusive programme which takes your non-swimmer from his or her first splash to developing confidence and competence in water.

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Non-swimmers (working towards Swim England Stage 1)

Beginners (working towards Swim England Stage 2)

Intermediate (working towards Swim England Stage 3/4)

1-2-1 ‘s or 1-2-2’s

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30-minute classes between 10.30am - 12pm

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Children 4+ years.

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£50 (per child) group session, £130 (per child)

1-2-1’s, £85 (per child) 1-2-2’s. 10-week course.

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Learning to swim is not only a great way to meet new friends but is also a key life skill for any child.

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Our highly experienced and friendly Swimming Instructors teach the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework covering all aspects of swimming for all abilities in a fun and supportive environment.

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Email: to book you child's place.

Many thanks for your ongoing support.

EXCITING NEWS

We have been awarded a significant grant of almost £30,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund. This will assist us in alleviating the additional costs associated with both the shutdown period and the subsequent running of the pool under the current Covid-19 restrictions designed to ensure your comfort and safety.

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We will also use the National Lottery Community Fund grant to offer subsidised family swimming opportunities for the local community. We are planning to work with local GP surgeries to offer subsidised rehabilitation and remedial swimming opportunities to the local community. In addition this grant will allow us to replace the ageing boiler and install CCTV in the reception and office/admin areas. areas.

We are happy to report that as we celebrate our 2nd anniversary of re-opening of the pool it continues to be extremely well supported by the local community. Despite the necessary Covid 19 restrictions the response has been very encouraging. Thank you so much to all our supporters, staff pledgers and community volunteers.

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This is all very good news at what has been a turbulent time. At the end of 2019 there was an existential threat from accrued debts and operating losses but the combination of this grant and efforts by our team to reduce operating losses means that we can now say with some confidence that the immediate future of the pool is guaranteed. While there is no room for complacency, we can look to continue to provide our customers with a safe environment for leisure and exercise and maintain local employment opportunities.

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We hope you will come along and swim with us in the near future. Don’t forget to book in advance because numbers are limited and some sessions are now over-subscribed.. Above all enjoy your pool!

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Phil Mugford, Chair LVCS.

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE