Cardigan Swimming & Fitness Centre

11/06/2024

Please see below, a revised statement on behalf of Matt Newland Chair of Trustees of Cardigan Memorial Pool and Hall Trust.

Note the revised end date too for objections.

‘As many of you will know, the pool closed in March this year, due to significant financial difficulties. These included increases in energy costs, decreases in income (while closed for significant repairs), and a large backlog of expensive maintenance work needed on such an old building. The trustees came to the difficult conclusion that they could not trade their way out of these issues and that they needed to explore other options.

The Trustees intend to change the governing document of the charity (which is the Scheme dated 9 February 2005) by amending the purpose of the charity. The new purpose is proposed as follows:

"To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Cardigan and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.”

The consequence of this variation to the purpose will mean that the Trustees will be permitted to transfer the Pool and Hall, at an undervalue to Ceredigion County Council.

The intention of Ceredigion County Council is not to use the existing building because of the significant costs identified that would have to be spent in repairing, maintaining and upgrading (for health and safety purposes) the facility. The Council is exploring the feasibility of using the site for a new Wellbeing Centre although it must be noted that this is subject to appropriate funding being identified. They have also indicated that they are willing to consider any robust and viable business plan where a group of volunteers could open and run the pool in the meantime, and efforts are underway to affect this.

If you have comments or questions about the proposed changes please get in touch with me, Matt Newland. My email address is [email protected]
Any comments must be received by 18 June 2024".

Matt Newland
Swallow Yachts Ltd

03/06/2024

https://www.tivysideadvertiser.co.uk/news/24357680.cardigan-swimming-pool-reopen-run-volunteers/

Cardigan Swimming Pool closed to the public in March

30/05/2024

Please see the message below, which is posted on behalf of Cardigan Memorial Pool and Hall Trust.

‘ I am writing on behalf of the trustees of Cardigan Memorial Pool and Hall Trust, to inform the public about the current situation at the pool, and to give people a chance to comment on our proposals.

As many of you will know, the pool closed in March this year, due to significant financial difficulties. These included increases in energy costs, decreases in income (while closed for significant repairs), and a large backlog of expensive maintenance work needed on such an old building. The trustees came to the difficult conclusion that they could not trade their way out of these issues and that they needed to explore other options.

The Trustees intend to change the governing document of the charity (which is the Scheme dated 9 February 2005) by amending the purpose of the charity. The new purpose is proposed as follows:

To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Cardigan and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.

The consequence of this variation to the purpose will mean that the Trustees will be permitted to sell the Pool and Hall. They propose to sell, at an undervalue, to Ceredigion County Council.

The intention of Ceredigion County Council is not to open the pool, because of the significant costs required to maintain and upgrade the facility. Instead their intention is to seek funding for a Well-Being Centre that may in the long term retain swimming provision, under the Council’s corporate objective and in line with their corporate plan. This would depend on whether funding was available. They have also indicated that they are willing to consider any robust and viable business plan where a group of volunteers could open and run the pool in the meantime, and efforts are underway to affect this.

If you have comments or questions about the proposed changes please get in touch with me, Matt Newland. My email address is [email protected]

Any comments must be received by Tuesday 11th June in order to be considered by the trustees.’

24/03/2024

Easter Holiday Timetables🐣💦
Commencing from 25th March.
Booking is only required for the Gremlin Inflatable.

12/03/2024

‼️PUBLIC NOTICE‼️

We would like to clarify that the pool is still open as usual until the 29th March. Please come and show your support!

12/03/2024

Please come to the meeting tomorrow if you can, your pool needs you!
If you can’t come but want to support please email [email protected]

We welcome your thoughts and will copy you into the minutes.

11/03/2024

THE ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE POOL
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No doubt you have all seen the announcement about the pool closing?

The Friends are meeting this Wednesday 13 March at 7 pm at the pool.

Please come along to the meeting if you can. Share your thoughts with us, so we can consider our response and possible ways forward.

11/03/2024

It is with great regret that we announce the closure of our much loved swimming pool. Unfortunately, the trust incurred significant debt during the long periods of closure last year and this together with reduced usage levels, and much higher energy costs have led to the sad decision that the pool is no longer viable in its current form.
Our last day will be Friday 29th March.
Ceredigion County Council are considering the future of the facility and we had hoped that they would be able to take it on and run it. However, it has become clear that although they will hopefully vote to take ownership of the building, even they do not have the funds to keep it open at the present time.
They have however, indicated that they will consider leasing it to a possible new charity provided a robust and convincing business plan is presented. In this way there is hope that the pool can re-open in the not too distant future, under new management.
Longer term, the council are looking to secure significant funding from Welsh Government for a Well-Being centre in Cardigan, with the redevelopment of the pool site as the obvious choice.
The trustees would like to publicly thank the staff who have worked so hard to keep the place open, as well as volunteers, members of the public and businesses, who have all contributed hugely in time and money. Your work has not gone to waste, this has not been an easy decision but to carry on and ignore the council, risks more debt and a greater likelihood of insolvency - losing the building forever. Although this is a short term blow, a facility such as this requires long term, stable ownership which we believe the council is best placed to provide.

Trustees of Cardigan Memorial Pool and Hall Trust.

07/03/2024

EXTRA LANE SWIMMING SESSIONS🏊‍♀️
- Wednesdays 19:30-20:30
- Thursdays 18:30-19:30

04/03/2024

RLSS NPLQ LIFEGUARD COURSE🛟

Are you interested in part-time or casual hours at Cardigan Swimming Pool? Please email: [email protected]

The NPLQ qualification is a 5 day intensive course which will run on the following dates: 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th and 25th March - £240

The course is 40 hours and attendance is compulsory for every session.

Lifeguard Course Prerequisites:
Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be 16-years-old at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to:
Jump/dive into deep water
Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
Tread water for 30 seconds
Surface dive to the floor of the pool
Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits

26/02/2024

Apologies
Swimathon postponed due to circumstances outside of the pools control.