Swimming Pool

I don't swim, (though in this weather I might be tempted to sit in the river!), but I know that Hay Swimming Pool is a well used asset to the town. The pool is used by around 400 people every week. Four local schools, including Hay School, use the pool for swimming lessons and other groups use the pool for private lessons, Splash and Play, Let's Get Swimming and Swimsanity.

And now they need some help.
A few years ago, the pool was repainted as a short term measure, but now it needs properly re-lining. This will cost about £15,000. The voluntary group which now runs the pool, Friends of Hay Swimming Pool, are applying for grants and they have set up a JustGiving page. They're also looking for fund-raising ideas, and will have a meeting in August to discuss this. One idea which is already going ahead is a Swimathon, organised by Roy of Let's Get Swimming. This will be held on 14th September, and the proceeds will be split between Hay Pool and A Stroke of Luck, which is a charity set up by Roy's son Craig, who suffered from a stroke at an early age. 14th September is also the date of the final school car boot sale of the season, so refreshments will be available too.