Children can swim for 10p in Cumbria this summer.
Allerdale council has launched its 10p swim scheme for youngsters aged 16 and under at swimming pools in Workington and Cockermouth’s leisure centres, plus at Wigton Baths.
And sessions are also taking place in Keswick’s Derwentwater as part of a half-day holiday programme of outdoor activities.
Councillor Jim Lister, Allerdale council’s executive member with responsibility for sports development, said: “I’m delighted to see the return swimming activities over the summer months. The 10p swims sessions have particularly proved incredibly popular over the years.
“One of the council’s priorities is to improve the health of wellbeing of our communities and the scheme makes this possible for many children across Allerdale.”
The 10p swimming sessions are only available to Allerdale residents.
Normal pool adult to child supervision ratios apply at the swim sessions and entry may be denied if the maximum number of bathers are reached.
For opening times and other details including eligibility criteria, contact the pool direct or look on their websites.
For Cockermouth and Workington pool and the open water sessions go to www.better.org.uk or download the Better app. For Wigton Baths go to www.wigtonbaths.co.uk.
Contact information can also be found on the council’s website at: https://www.allerdale.gov.uk/en/leisurecentres/
The Derwentwater swimming sessions are available every day from Monday August 15 to Friday August 19 from 9am to 1pm and from Monday August 22 to Friday August 26 from 9am to 1pm. There are 15 places available for each day and children should be aged between seven and 14 years old.
The cost of these sessions is £15 per day or free to those in receipt of free school meals.
GLL manages the sporting facilities in Workington and Cockermouth on behalf of Allerdale council, under the Better brand. GLL isalso arranging the open water sessions. The pool in Wigton is run by the Wigton Baths Trust.
