All the latest news from Penrith Swimming Club http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/penrith-swimming-club-left-in-limbo-as-gll-and-council-messages-contradict/160151 Penrith Swimming Club Thu, 19 Aug 2027 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/gll-apologises-to-penrith-swimming-club-as-fixed-cessation-date-is-removed---but/160751 Penrith Swimming Club Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/gll-apologises-to-penrith-swimming-club-as-fixed-cessation-date-is-removed---but/160951 Penrith Swimming Club Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/one-month-on--penrith-swimming-club-thanks-penrith-town-for-giving-its-campaign/160701 Penrith Swimming Club Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/penrith-swimming-club-situation-raised-in-parliamentary-motion/160901 Penrith Swimming Club Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/mp-backs-penrith-swimming-club-against-leisure-centre-operators-proposals-to-rem/160902 Penrith Swimming Club Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/penrith-town-council-backs-penrith-swimming-club-after-powerful-show-of-communit/160351 Penrith Swimming Club Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/penrith-swimming-club-response-to-council-statement/160251 Penrith Swimming Club Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/penrith-called-to-stand-behind-its-swimming-club/160101 Penrith Swimming Club Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/the-power-of-penrith--community-rallies-behind-penrith-swimming-club/160003 Penrith Swimming Club Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/penrith-swimming-club-launches-petition-to-protect-future-of-swimming-provision/160001 Penrith Swimming Club Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/145-year-old-penrith-swimming-club-facing--uncertainty-over-greenwich-leisure-(b/160002 Penrith Swimming Club Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/penrith-swimming-club-celebrates-hall-of-fame-inductions-at-diddy-league-event/141201 Penrith Swimming Club Sat, 17 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/penrith-swimming-club-announces-new-captains/140401 Penrith Swimming Club Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Penrith Swimming Club is proud to announce the appointment of Peri and Charlie as the new club captains for the upcoming season. http://www.penrithswimmingclub.co.uk/news/penrith-swimming-club-celebrates-rosie-huggon---jenny-birtle’s-induction-into-cu/137301 Penrith Swimming Club Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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.