A milestone anniversary for the Grange-over-Sands Bathing Pool was celebrated at the weekend when 500 people – and 43 dogs – walked across Morecambe Bay.
Organised by the Save Grange Lido group, which is working to restore the pool, the walk was led by the Guide over Sands Michael Wilson and his team. Walkers braved the blustery wind and trekked from Arnside, across the sands and past the lido onto the promenade at Grange.
The walk marked the 90th anniversary of the official opening of Grange-over-Sands Bathing Pool, and raised over £6,000 for Save Grange Lido, which is restoring the Grade II listed site to its former glory.
During the walk entertainment was provided by piper Shaun Gregg, who crossed the bay in his kilt.
On arrival in Grange, walkers were presented with commemorative badges by the volunteers from Save Grange Lido and entertained by the beat band The Lidos on the promenade.
Chair Janet Carter said “The walk demonstrates the huge support that we have for our plans, with walkers coming from all over the country to take part. Not only has the walked raised substantial funds to help us move toward our planning application, but it’s also raised awareness of the project and shows potential funders the widespread support for Save Grange Lido.”
Kirkby Lonsdale Travel provided coaches from Grange to Arnside because of the RMT rail strike on Saturday.
