Birtley Community pool

April 2025 Newsletter

Issue 16

Exciting Updates for April

Spring is here, and we have plenty of exciting activities planned for you at Birtley Community Pool! From special Easter holiday sessions to new membership options, there’s something for everyone.

Don’t miss our Inflatable Fun Sessions running throughout the holidays — perfect for the family! Come along, join the fun, and make a splash this Easter at Birtley Community Pool!

Thank you for being part of our community — we’d like to wish everyone a Happy Easter!

New Membership Options

From April 28th, we are introducing family and junior memberships alongside our existing adult membership (£26.99/month). Please see the membership page on our website for more details, once updated.

Family Memberships

• 2 adults, 1 child – £65.00/month
• 2 adults, 2 children – £85.00/month
• 2 adults, 3 children – £105.00/month
• 2 adults, 4 children – £125.00/month
• 1 adult, 1 child – £40.00/month
• 1 adult, 2 children – £60.00/month

Junior Membership

For juniors ages up to 15 years old. £20.00 a month

Session Discounts For All Members

From April 28th, members can enjoy family fun sessions for just £4, as well as Aquafit sessions for £6!

Carer Access

Carers for customers who have a Nimbus access card are entitled to free admission. When they accompany a disabled person who presents their nimbus card, the customer with the disability will need to pay the normal price and the carer/s will come in free.

Easter Timetables

Week 1 runs from Monday 14th April to Sunday 20th April.

Week 2 runs from Monday 21st April to Sunday 27th April.

Easter Timetable Highlights

We are open as usual throughout the holidays, but reduced hours on Good Friday and Easter Monday, when the pool will be open to the public from 08:30 to 16:30.

Inflatables & Waterslide

Waterslide-only:

• Week 1 (Mon–Thu): 12:00–13:30
• Week 2 (Tue–Fri): 10:00–11:30

Inflatable including waterslide:

• Week 1 (Mon-Thu): 14:00-15:00 & 15:15-16:15

• Week 2 (Tue-Fri): 13:30-14:30 & 14:45-15:45

• Easter Friday & Bank Holiday Monday: 12:00-13:00 & 13:15-14:15

• Saturdays: 14:00–15:00 & 15:15–16:15
• Sundays: 13:00–14:00 & 14:15–15:15

Aquafit

• Regular sessions Mon-Thu in the first week, Tue-Thu in the second week.
• No sessions on Fridays, Saturdays, or the Bank Holiday Monday.

Public Swimming

There will be more opportunity for public swimming in the evening during the Easter holidays, as there are no Swim City lessons. See the green sections on the timetable for details.

Swim Camps

• Swim City Camp: Mon-Thu, 10:00 – 12:00
• Gateshead Artistic Swimming Club: Mon & Tue, 09:00 – 12:15
• Note: Equipment will produce a constant beat audible to other swimmers.

Parking Reminder & Updates

Why we Installed the Parking Eye System

Birtley Community Pool installed the Parking Eye system to prioritise parking for pool users, due to non-customers previously occupying spaces for long periods. Customers can park for free for up to 4 hours by entering their vehicle registration on one of the reception tablets or via the QR code on their phone.

Key Points

• Signage has been placed throughout the facility, including the car park path and reception.
• Entering Reg Number: Always double-check for accuracy.
• Timing: You must enter your reg during your visit or later the same day (before closing) to qualify for free parking.
• Collecting Someone: If waiting in the car park, enter your reg—there’s only a 10-minute grace period before a fine is issued.
• Fines: Initially under 1% of visits resulted in fines; now it’s below 0.5%. Most because the reg number has been entered incorrectly or forgetting to register.
• Received a Fine? Don’t pay it right away. Contact us with your details (name, mobile no/email, reg, fine date), we will reduce the fine to £20 with Parking Eye.

Thank You to the Moto Foundation!

We are thrilled that Moto’s Washington Services has donated £1,500 to help refurbish one of our pool water circulation pumps!

Volunteers Needed

Whether you have a few spare hours or can commit to a regular schedule, your support will help us continue providing excellent services to the community.

We are currently recruiting for the following volunteer roles:

• Practical Tasks Volunteers
• Administration & Reception Volunteers
• Fundraising & Income Generation Volunteers

If you’d like to get involved, please email us at info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk

Your time and effort will be invaluable in supporting the pool’s success!

Feedback

We love hearing from our customers! Whether it’s a compliment, complaint, or an idea, let us know how we can improve your experience.

📢 Submit your feedback by emailing info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk or fill out our feedback form on our Feedback Page

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