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.
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.
Penrith Swimming Club says it has been overwhelmed by the extraordinary public response to its campaign to protect the future of its swimming provision, as hundreds of people from Penrith, Eden and across the world have added their voices in support of the 145-year-old club.
Penrith Swimming Club has launched a public petition calling on GLL and Westmorland and Furness Council to work with the club to protect its long-standing swimming provision at Penrith Leisure Centre.
Following reports on Penrith Town on 11 August outlining Greenwich Leisure’s decision (supported by Westmorland and Furness (W&F) Council) to stop Penrith Swimming Club teaching youngsters to swim through to ASA Level 7
Penrith Swimming Club is proud to announce that three more of its remarkable members have been inducted into the Cumbria Swimming Hall of Fame. At a recent Diddy League event hosted at Penrith Leisure Centre, Ian Powley, Colin Hill, and Chloe Wilcox were honoured for their outstanding contributions to swimming and aquatic sport. Earlier this year, Rosie Huggon and the late Jenny Birtle were also recognised, further cementing Penrith’s legacy in shaping swimming excellence across Cumbria and beyond.
Penrith Swimming Club is proud to announce the appointment of Peri and Charlie as the new club captains for the upcoming season.
Penrith Swimming Club proudly celebrates Rosie Huggon’s induction into the Cumbria Swimming Hall of Fame, recognising her nearly 60 years of dedication to the sport. A former National Champion and lifesaving representative, Rosie has been instrumental in coaching, fundraising, and club administration. She follows in the footsteps of her late mother, Jenny Birtle, whose lifelong contributions to swimming were also honoured posthumously. Their legacy continues to shape the future of swimming in Penrith and Cumbria.
