10p summer swim scheme launched for Cumberland kids
All schoolchildren aged up to 16 in the area can take advantage of the offer at five indoor pools during the school summer holidays, due to a scheme from Cumberland Council, supported by GLL and Wigton Baths Trust.
Cllr Anne Quilter, Cumberland Council's executive member for vibrant and healthy places, said: "We have put health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, and we want to encourage the young people of Cumberland to get active.
"The 10p swims will be available in five locations, at different times throughout the week.
"It is a great opportunity for children to use our facilities at a discounted rate and will also support families."
The scheme runs from July 21 to August 31 and offers discounted swimming sessions throughout the week, including weekends at some venues.
Participating leisure centres and session times include:
Cockermouth Leisure Centre: Monday to Friday, 1pm to 1.50pm each day
Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre (Whitehaven): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 1pm - 1.50pm, Saturday: 12pm - 12.50pm, and Sunday: 10am - 10.50am
The Sands Centre (Carlisle) - July 21 to September 3. Monday to Friday and Sunday: 10am - 10.50am
Wigton Baths: Monday: 11am - 12pm and 3pm - 4pm. Tuesday: 11.15am - 12.15pm and 4.15pm - 5.15pm. Wednesday: 11.30am - 12.30pm. Thursday: 11am - 1pm.
Workington Leisure Centre: Week commencing July 21, Monday to Saturday: 11am - 11.50am. Week commencing July 28 until August 31, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 11am - 11.50am.
Tom Rice, partnership manager at GLL Cumberland, said: "As Cumberland Council's leisure partner, we are delighted to see the 10p swim initiative not only continue but also extended across the whole of the new area.
"Swimming is not only one of the healthiest activities that children can participate in but building and improving on swimming capability and confidence is a valuable life skill.
"We look forward to welcoming local children into our pools over the summer and are hoping for a huge response to this excellent initiative."
The 10p swim scheme is in addition to Cumberland's free Holiday Activity and Food Programme, which offers a range of summer activities for children.
The programme provides up to 16 fully funded days for children who qualify for free school meals, with some paid places also available.
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