A message from Phil Mugford. Chair of lune valley community Society Ltd.
Following enforced shutdown of all swimming pools in the UK, permission was given to re-open in August. We decided to hold off until August 24th in order to provide the safest possible environment and guarantee the financial viability of the pool.
It is clear that when we open swimming will not be the same in the immediate future as it was. All sessions must be booked in advance and new procedures will be in place. All are on our website and Facebook page, please read this before booking. The rules are designed to make your swim as enjoyable as possible and most importantly – safe!
There will be a reduced timetable from 24th August and a full programme from 31st when we welcome back our school partners. The new guidelines reduce the volume of swimmers we can have in the pool at any one time to ensure social distancing. This is all on the website and Facebook page and if you can’t find a slot for your particular requirements let us know and we will try to assist
All this places pressure on the finances of the pool and although we have been successful in stabilising the finances since the new Trustee team took over at the end of 2019, the Covid-19 hiatus hit us just as we were building momentum. There are some historic debts to overcome but the pool will be viable going forward. This is thanks to the support we have had from Lune valley communities, while the trustees, volunteers and staff have all pulled together to ensure that we will come back stronger than ever.
As always we are focusing on making sure that swimming continues to be available for all. Please check out our website and the revised operating guidelines and timetables, as well as a very special offer for families. Above all come back and enjoy your pool again.
Phil Mugford..Chair LVCS
www.lunevalleypool.com
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Pool manager @lunevalleypool.com
Direct line – 01524 805666.