Penrith Swimming Club is calling for urgent clarity after receiving contradictory messages from GLL/Better and Westmorland and Furness Council over the future of its established swimming provision.
Club shares disappointment at Winter Droving leaving Penrith and asks for the same principle of protecting local investment to be applied to the Frenchfield Teaching Pool
Penrith Swimming Club has welcomed an apology from GLL/Better and confirmation that the fixed cessation date previously hanging over its Learn to Swim provision has been removed, describing the developments as an important step towards more constructive discussions. However, the Club has stressed that the underlying proposal remains and its campaign will continue until the future of its pathway is secured.
Penrith Swimming Club has welcomed an apology from GLL/Better and confirmation that the fixed cessation date previously hanging over its Learn to Swim provision has been removed, describing the developments as an important step towards more constructive discussions. However, the Club has stressed that the underlying proposal remains and its campaign will continue until the future of its pathway is secured.
One month after Penrith.Town broke the story surrounding proposals affecting Penrith Swimming Club’s Learn to Swim provision, the Club has thanked the local news outlet for journalism which helped ensure its concerns were heard and sparked an extraordinary wave of community support.
Penrith & Solway MP, Markus Campbell-Savours has submitted an Early Day Motion to Parliament regarding the proposals affecting Penrith Swimming Club’s Learn to Swim provision.
Penrith Swimming Club welcomed local MP Markus Campbell-Savours to Penrith Leisure Centre on Sunday, as the campaign continues against GLL’s proposals to remove the Club’s Learn to Swim provision.
Penrith Swimming Club has thanked the community after more than 60 people attended a public meeting on Monday evening, where Penrith Town Council heard emotional and passionate accounts of what the 145-year-old club means to local people before agreeing to support the club.
Penrith Swimming Club welcomes the latest statement from Westmorland and Furness Council and particularly the Council’s apology regarding its previous communications about our club.
Penrith Swimming Club is calling on members, families, former swimmers and supporters to attend a special public meeting of Penrith Town Council as the 145-year-old club continues its campaign to protect its future.
