Youngsters and older people will be able to swim for free in Stafford from tomorrow (Wednesday 1 April).
Anyone aged 16 and under and the over 60s will not be charged for swimming.
Stafford Borough Council is one of around 300 local authorities to support the national swimming initiative which has been backed by double Olympic Gold Medallist, Rebecca Adlington.
Councillor Mike Smith, Cabinet Member for Leisure, said: “Improving health and well-being of the community is one of our top priorities so we are really pleased to be able to offer this free swimming.
“I hope everyone entitled to swim for free will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.”
The council opened up the new £15 million Stafford Leisure Centre last year which boasts an impressive eight lane 25-metre swimming pool and a teaching pool with innovative moveable floor.
As well as the new Stafford Leisure Centre in the town’s Lammascote Road youngsters and older people will also be able to swim for free at Alleyne’s Sports Centre when the pool reopens following repair work.
Swimming is one of the most popular ways for people in the UK to keep fit and great for people who have problems with their joints or find exercise difficult.
Rebecca, the 400 and 800 metre freestyle Olympic champion, said: “This is a great way to encourage more people into the pool and to stay fit and healthy. I look forward to seeing pools up and down the country being used to their full potential.”
For more details on the swim for free programme go to http://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/ or contact the leisure team at Stafford Borough Council on slc@staffordbc.gov.uk or 01785 619500.
Anyone aged 16 and under and the over 60s will not be charged for swimming.
Stafford Borough Council is one of around 300 local authorities to support the national swimming initiative which has been backed by double Olympic Gold Medallist, Rebecca Adlington.
Councillor Mike Smith, Cabinet Member for Leisure, said: “Improving health and well-being of the community is one of our top priorities so we are really pleased to be able to offer this free swimming.
“I hope everyone entitled to swim for free will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.”
The council opened up the new £15 million Stafford Leisure Centre last year which boasts an impressive eight lane 25-metre swimming pool and a teaching pool with innovative moveable floor.
As well as the new Stafford Leisure Centre in the town’s Lammascote Road youngsters and older people will also be able to swim for free at Alleyne’s Sports Centre when the pool reopens following repair work.
Swimming is one of the most popular ways for people in the UK to keep fit and great for people who have problems with their joints or find exercise difficult.
Rebecca, the 400 and 800 metre freestyle Olympic champion, said: “This is a great way to encourage more people into the pool and to stay fit and healthy. I look forward to seeing pools up and down the country being used to their full potential.”
For more details on the swim for free programme go to http://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/ or contact the leisure team at Stafford Borough Council on slc@staffordbc.gov.uk or 01785 619500.
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