17/11/2008MP voices concern over plans to reduce Garnock Pool hours
Katy Clark MP has voiced concern over future plans for Garnock Swimming Pool.
Speaking on the matter, Katy said, "I am extremely concerned that there are proposals to reduce the hours at Garnock swimming pool and that in particular that there are proposals to cut the hours for the small pool. We should be doing everything we can to encourage kids to take exercise and be encouraging free swimming rather than cutting hours. I am also extremely concerned about the proposal to take away reception staff which are essential for security and to supervise kids using the facilities. I strongly urge North Ayrshire Leisure to reconsider their decision to reduce services in this way."
She continued, "Just some of the benefits of this facility include swimming lessons for the community and rehabilitation for those who are suffering from injuries or physical disorders. I would be greatly disappointed if my constituents were deprived this facility and I hope these proposals go no further."
Speaking on the matter, Katy said, "I am extremely concerned that there are proposals to reduce the hours at Garnock swimming pool and that in particular that there are proposals to cut the hours for the small pool. We should be doing everything we can to encourage kids to take exercise and be encouraging free swimming rather than cutting hours. I am also extremely concerned about the proposal to take away reception staff which are essential for security and to supervise kids using the facilities. I strongly urge North Ayrshire Leisure to reconsider their decision to reduce services in this way."
She continued, "Just some of the benefits of this facility include swimming lessons for the community and rehabilitation for those who are suffering from injuries or physical disorders. I would be greatly disappointed if my constituents were deprived this facility and I hope these proposals go no further."
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Come on Dalry people, let's save our local swimming pool (Garnock Pool in Kilbirnie) from having the hours of admission cut back.
I learned to walk again after I broke my two knees in seperate accidents using pool therapy by being referred by my GP. It is important that this pool remains open full time for everyone to use the swimming pool not just for fun but health benefits as well. It is good to see that our local MP KATY CLARK has joined in with her backing to help save the pool from cutbacks. Now it is your turn to give it some support.
- I would use the pool more if the toddlers' pool was open (it has never been open the 5 or 6 times I have been) as my daughter is too small to stand in the small pool but too heavy for me to hold for long, so we end up having to go to Irvine and I know a lot of other parents who feel the same. Losing out in capturing the toddlers' market and them growing up and using this as their local pool is a costly mistake. Does anyone know why it is always shut?
- Best to ask the management or the lifeguards the next time or give them a phone call.
- There are petitions to save Garnock Swimming Pool throughout the shops in Dalry, so make sure you sign one of them and tell your family or friends about it too.