News items from Plainmoor Swimming Pool, Torquay
It is 4½ months since the pool reopened after 3 months closure for major renovation.
We are pleased to welcome our new Manager, Marcus Jordan.
Marcus comes to us with several years experience in Leisure Management which followed on from his time at University College of St Mark and St John, Plymouth where he obtained a Sports Science degree. Continue reading “March 2014, spring has arrived”
Swim Torquay pool scheme to start soon
Work will start soon on a major £600,000 renovation scheme at Swim Torquay that will secure its long term future as a community pool.
The scheme is going ahead thanks to £450,000 in financial support from Torbay Council and £150,000 from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities fund.
The scheme is going ahead thanks to £450,000 in financial support from Torbay Council and £150,000 from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities fund.
The Plainmoor pool will remain open whilst preparatory works are carried out. Repair and replacement works will then get underway on Monday 8 July, requiring its closure.
The scheme is expected to take 16 weeks, but the pool will re-open earlier if work finishes ahead of schedule. The estimated work period could be affected if the builders identify any other issues that need to be addressed.
In July this year NatWest launched CommunityForce, a new initiative to help support local charities, organisations and groups to raise publicity for their work and attract volunteers. The programme also provided the opportunity for three groups in each of the bank’s 131 CommunityForce areas to win awards of £6,275 each. Organisations and charities applied for awards during the summer and an online public vote took place to decide which three organisations in each area would receive the awards.
Continue reading “Swim Torquay scoops £6,275 NatWest CommunityForce Award”
