Allerdale leisure facility news and events

 

Free Swimming

Free Swimming will now be available for those aged 16 and under or over 60 at Netherhall and Wigton pools from Monday 1 March 2010 and at Aspatria pool (open air) during the summer months. Normal pool rules apply and proof of age may be requested before entry to the pool.

Timetables which show when Free Swimming is available will be posted shortly.

Free Swims will be funded for an initial 12 months and may be repeated in 2011 subject to available funds.

Keswick Leisure Pool

The fitness suite at Keswick Leisure Pool is currently closed due to problems with the ventilation system. Alternative accommodation is being explored.

New website

Carlisle Leisure Limited which operates leisure facilities on behalf of Allerdale Borough Council and Carlisle City Council has relaunched its website www.carlisleleisure.com which has details of the activities and memberships available at each of the facilities.

Free Swimming Programme

From 1 April 2009 as part of a two year Government funded scheme, free swimming is available if you are aged 60 and over or 16 and under.

Since 1 April 2009 over 32,000 people aged 16 and under or 60 and over have swam for free in the Council's swimming pools, as shown below.

16 and Under April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Total
Cockermouth 652 558 407 507 853 502 702 352 158 360   5,051
Keswick 134 395 399 279 241 299 339 331 233 388 451 3,757
Workington 1,179 1,439 813 1,561 2,035 787 828 615 515 507   10,279
Total 1,965 2,392 1,619 2,347 3,129 1,588 1,869 1,298 906 1,255 451 19,087

Over 60       April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Total  

Cockermouth

380

448

553

574

516

560 510 464 229 358  

4,592

Keswick

174

257

291

276

233

304 305 241 225 252 262

2,859

Workington

565

569

718

811

705

692 732 623 416 459  

6,290

Total

1,119

1,274

1,562

1,661

1,454

1,556 1,547 1,328 870 1,069 262

13,741

Where is it available?

Free swimming is available at facilities managed by Carlisle Leisure Limited on behalf of Allerdale Borough Council, this includes:

  • Cockermouth Leisure Centre & Pool
  • Workington Leisure Centre & Pools  
  • Keswick Leisure Pool (Allerdale residents only, please see below for details)

When is Free Swimming available?

Free swimming is available at designated times at each swimming pool. These sessions are clearly marked on each swimming pool timetable with the Free Swimming symbol.

Instructed sessions such as swimming lessons, aqua aerobics and swim clubs are not part of the free swimming scheme and will remain chargeable. If you are 16 and under you will be able to swim for free in family swimming sessions only if accompanied by an adult.

How do I qualify for Free Swimming?

In order to obtain ease of access to free swimming all we need from you is proof of your age and a passport sized photograph. Proof of age can be supported by any of the following:

  • birth certificate
  • stamp (from school)
  • pension (book)
  • bus pass

On completion of a short application form you and payment of a £5 fee you will be issued with a Leisure Access Card, which you will need to produce every time you swim. This is how we know you qualify for free swimming and it means you will not need to provide proof of age every time you attend.

Free Swimming at Keswick Leisure Pool

Keswick Leisure Pool is exempt from the national free swim scheme. Allerdale Borough Council and Carlisle Leisure limited have however introduced a similar scheme for residents of Allerdale Borough to swim for free at the pool.

To be able to access free swimming you must be 16 and under or 60 and over and be a resident of Allerdale Borough. On your first visit simply bring proof of age and residency (Council Tax Bill) and you will be issued with a Residents Leisure Access Card which will enable you to swim for free in the designated sessions.

The Free Swimming timetable for Keswick Leisure Pool is available to view below.

Newsletter

Carlisle Leisure Limited publishes the 'Leisure Partnership News' every six months and this is available to view and download below.

Downloadable Documents

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Adobe PDF format - download the viewerKeswick Free Swim timetable in PDF format96 Kb27 secs @ 28.8k, 14 secs @ 56k
Adobe PDF format - download the viewerCockermouth Triathlon 2009 entry form in PDF format1115 Kb5 mins 19 secs @ 28.8k, 2 mins 39 secs @ 56k
Adobe PDF format - download the viewerLeisure Partnership Joint Fund report, year 5 in PDF format1376 Kb6 mins 33 secs @ 28.8k, 3 mins 17 secs @ 56k
Adobe PDF format - download the viewerKeswick Leisure Pool diving course in PDF format2843 Kb13 mins 32 secs @ 28.8k, 6 mins 46 secs @ 56k
Adobe PDF format - download the viewerMEND programme in PDF format37 Kb11 secs @ 28.8k, 5 secs @ 56k
Adobe PDF format - download the viewerUltimate & Leisure Access Card details in PDF format526 Kb2 mins 30 secs @ 28.8k, 1 min 15 secs @ 56k
Adobe PDF format - download the viewerAllerdale Residents Leisure Access Card in PDF format941 Kb4 mins 29 secs @ 28.8k, 2 mins 14 secs @ 56k
Adobe PDF format - download the viewerPriority Leisure Access Card in PDF format230 Kb1 min 6 secs @ 28.8k, 33 secs @ 56k
Adobe PDF format - download the viewerAllerdale Leisure Partnership News September 2004 in PDF format1038 Kb4 mins 57 secs @ 28.8k, 2 mins 28 secs @ 56k
Adobe PDF format - download the viewerAllerdale Leisure Partnership News December 2005 in PDF format239 Kb1 min 8 secs @ 28.8k, 34 secs @ 56k
Adobe PDF format - download the viewerAllerdale Leisure Partnership News January 2006 in PDF format245 Kb1 min 10 secs @ 28.8k, 35 secs @ 56k
Adobe PDF format - download the viewerAllerdale Leisure Partnership News September 2006 in PDF format927 Kb4 mins 25 secs @ 28.8k, 2 mins 12 secs @ 56k
Adobe PDF format - download the viewerAllerdale Leisure Partnership News May 2007 in PDF format504 Kb2 mins 24 secs @ 28.8k, 1 min 12 secs @ 56k
Adobe PDF format - download the viewerAllerdale Leisure Partnership News January 2008 in PDF format167 Kb48 secs @ 28.8k, 24 secs @ 56k

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last updated 09 March 2010