A new glazed canopy was erected over the approach to the main entrance to the Pool on 10th-11th January, providing a sheltered area for school children to wait during the change-over of classes, and protection for parents using the buggy store. The canopy was partly...
The official opening ceremony was held on Saturday 14 April at 12.30 with refreshments, speeches, and performances by the local children’s choir, followed by a raffle draw – thanks to local businesses’ prize donations. The much-needed new extension houses a large...
Over recent years, Wirksworth Swimming Pool has been generously supported by donations from the community. In particular, two local benefactors have supported the pool with significantly more funding than anybody else. It would be safe to say, that without the support...
Pool extension 25th September 2017 We are pleased to let you know that through grants, donations and fund-raising we have finally reached the amount required to be able to undertake the extension project at Wirksworth Swimming Pool. The building will be extended on...
Derbyshire Dales Councillor Peter Slack decided to support Wirksworth Swimming Pool through the sale of some of his garden produce. Following last December’s sales of Christmas trees, Councillor Slack spent the Spring and Summer months selling flowers and plants at...
Voting has now closed. Thanks to everyone who helped we received 498 votes and now have to wait until the 6th July 2015 for the results – fingers crossed. Please spread the word, Wirksworth Swimming Pool has been nominated for a Onefamily community award...
Support for Wirksworth Swimming Pool continues with two new community donations. Andy Lyne from the Hidden Gardens and Courtyards of Wirksworth popped in to Wirksworth Swimming Pool this week with a lovely donation of £500.00. Andy and local residents, Jane Aitman,...
Join us, during the Easter 2015 school holidays for fun activity hours and learn to swim crash courses. Please note: the Pool will be closed over the Easter weekend (Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April 2015)
Wirksworth Swimming Pool was recently nominated for an award at the inaugural Foundation Derbyshire Award Ceremony. Out of 250 plus groups awarded funding through Foundation Derbyshire, over the last year, just 12 local community organisations were put forward for...
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