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The swimming and social club
The club is designed to encourage families and other swimmers to become involved with the aims and objectives of Hampton Pool Trust – to ensure the continued viability of the pool into the future. It is not a sports club and no coaching or sport activities are offered. The club has a friendly and relaxed ambience with the accent on enjoyment. Lane swimming is available at all club sessions but there is plenty of room for families to enjoy themselves in both the main pool and the smaller teaching pool. The sessions take place outside public swimming sessions and therefore benefit from a quieter environment. During the evening sessions the BBQ is lit so that members can cook and socialise.
Originally known as the Swimming and Social Club, it has now been renamed the Poolside Swim & BBQ Club for the 2011 season. It was established in 1985 when a group of local people saved Hampton Pool from permanent closure and it became the focal point for volunteers who raised money, cleared rubble and restored the pool for use by swimmers.
The emphasis on community spirit and voluntary work remains central to the club and all members are expected to contribute by organising and participating in fund raising activities and by offering more practical help with gardening and other maintenance. This commitment is an essential element of membership.
The club meets on four times each week from April until the beginning of October, with additional sessions on Bank Holiday Monday evenings. |
