Leisure centres in the Cumberland area are offering 10p swims for youngsters this autumn half term.
Schoolchildren aged up to 16 years old will be able to go for a swim in a choice of five indoor pools under the discounted scheme.
The 10p swims initiative will start on Monday October 28 and finish on Friday November 1.
It has been put in place by Cumberland Council, with the support of GLL and Wigton Baths Trust.
Alongside the 10p swims throughout the week, some locations will also offer free sessions on a weekend.
It will be available at the following leisure sites at allocated times during the autumn school holidays:
- Cockermouth Leisure Centre: 1pm-1.50pm, Monday to Friday.
- Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre, Whitehaven: 1pm-1.50pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Noon-12.50pm on Saturday October 26 and Saturday November 2. 10am-10.50am on Sunday October 27 and Sunday November 3.
- The Sands Centre, Carlisle: 10am-10.50am Monday to Friday.
- Wigton Baths: 3pm to 4pm Saturday October 26 (World Swim Day).
- Workington Leisure Centre: 10am-10.50am, Monday and Wednesday plus 10am-10.50am and 2pm-2.50pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Councillor 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.”
Tom Rice, partnership manager GLL Cumberland, added: “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 and are hoping for a huge response to this excellent initiative.”
The swimming initiative is funded by the Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Westmorland & Furness Council has also announced 10p swims at its pools.
Bookings for Appleby, Kendal, Penrith and Ulverston can be made on the Better UK app under Swim For All sessions or payment can be taken at reception.
To book a slot at Dalton call 01229 481942. For bookings at Barrow call 01229 871146.
- Appleby Leisure Centre: Monday to Saturday: 2pm-3pm. Sunday: 1pm-2pm.
- Barrow Park Leisure Centre: Monday to Friday: 11am-noon & 1pm- 2pm.
- Dalton Leisure Centre: Monday to Friday: 1pm-4pm.
- Kendal Leisure Centre: Monday to Friday: 1pm-3pm; Saturday: noon-2pm; Sunday: 11am-1pm.
- Penrith Leisure Centre: Monday & Tuesday: noon-2pm; Wednesday & Thursday: 10am-noon; Friday: 12.30pm-2.30pm; Saturday & Sunday: noon-2pm.
- Ulverston Leisure Centre: Monday to Friday: 12.30pm-2.30pm; Saturday: 3pm-5pm; Sunday: 1pm-3pm.
