We want to make more friends!

Did you know? Northleach Open Air Swimming Pool was first opened in July 1965. It was built by the community working together with the school, and benefits the local children. It is an ideal learner pool and brilliant fun for all children up to around age 11. You can come along to sessions or hire the pool for birthday parties or just for a couple of hours of private use.

The pool is a charity and is funded by donations from the community. It is volunteer run by "Friends of Northleach Swimming Pool" and we really need some help to keep this wonderful resource open. Last year the pool was run by a small and dedicated group of four people for the entire summer. We need to spread the workload or we’ll quite literally go under!

Could you:

• Become a lifeguard. We will provide all the training you need including first aid, in return for which we would ask for a couple of hours a week to oversee swimming sessions. The training takes around 10 hours over 2 sessions - dates for this year to be confirmed.
• Test the water. Whilst the pool is open the water needs regular testing to ensure the water is clean and safe. On-site training is provided and covers simple tests using a photometer to check the chlorine and pH levels. 
• Become the secretary. Help keep our committee organised. It's not an all year round job, most of the work is in the summer term. The main task are taking minutes at meetings and record keeping, keeping the contact list and CRB checks up to date.
• Help at our fundraising events. An hour here or there to help out with a BBQ or stall at the Charter Fair would make all the difference. 

Last but not least, we need some summer sun this year! If you have any influence over the weather then please use it.

Whether you want to dip in a toe or jump right in, any and all help will be greatly appreciated! To find out more about everything swimming pool, email us at fonspool@gmail.com. Stay in touch by becoming our friend on Facebook www.facebook.com/northleachpool.