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 February half term school holidays.
The discounted scheme will be available between Saturday 14 and Sunday 22 February 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 and some locations will also offer free sessions on a weekend.
It will be available at the following leisure sites at allocated times during the school holidays:
Cockermouth Leisure Centre: 1pm - 1.50pm, Monday to Friday.
Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre (Whitehaven): 12pm - 12.50pm, Saturday 14 and Saturday 21 February. 10am - 10.50am, Sunday 15 and Sunday 22 February. 1pm - 1.50pm, Monday 16 February, Tuesday 17 February, Thursday 19 February and Friday 20 February.
The Sands Centre (Carlisle): 10am - 10.50am, Monday to Friday and Sunday 22 February.
Wigton Baths: Monday 16 February, 3pm - 4pm, Tuesday 17 February, 11am - 12pm and 3.15pm - 4.15pm, Wednesday 18 February,11am - 12pm and 3pm - 4pm, Thursday 19 February, 11am - 12pm, Friday 20 February, 11am - 12pm and Saturday 21 February, 11am - 12pm.
Workington Leisure Centre: 10am - 10.50am, Monday 16 - Wednesday 18 February.
Cllr 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.”