All schoolchildren aged up to 16 years old from the Cumberland area will be able to go for a swim in a choice of five indoor pools for only 10p over the school summer holidays.
The discounted scheme will be available from next Monday (27 October) until Sunday 2 November and has been put in place by Cumberland Council, with the support of GLL and Wigton Baths Trust.
The council scheme will offer discounted swimming opportunities throughout the week, including weekends (at some of the venues).
It will be available at the following leisure sites at allocated times during the school holidays:
- Cockermouth Leisure Centre: Monday to Friday, 1pm - 2pm each day.
Wigton Baths: Monday 27 October: 11am - 12pm and 3pm - 4pm. Tuesday 28 October: 11.15am - 12.15pm and 4.15pm - 5.15pm. Wednesday 29 October: 11.30am - 12.30pm. Thursday 30 October: 11.15am – 12.15pm and 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Friday 31 October: 10.15am to 11.15am. Saturday 1 November: 10am to 11.30am.
Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre (Whitehaven): Monday 27 October, Tuesday 28 October, Thursday 30 October and Friday 31 October: 1pm - 1.50pm. Saturday 1 November: 12pm - 12.50pm. Sunday 2 November: 10am - 10.50am.
The Sands Centre (Carlisle) - between 26 October and 2 November. Monday to Friday and Sunday: 10am - 10.50am.
Workington Leisure Centre: Monday to Friday, 11am – 11.50am each day