From 21/11/2023 to 31/03/2025
Download below:
BCAC Annual Report & Charity Account
Link to Government Website:
https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5227375/charity-overview
Birtley Community Pool, Durham Rd, Birtley,
Chester-le-Street, DH3 2PA
We’re excited to share our new September timetable with you!
Swim City lessons will be returning here at Birtley Community Pool – the perfect way to build confidence and skills in the water.
A brand new Aquafit session every Tuesday at 5:15pm – a fun, low-impact workout for all fitness levels.
Slide sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11am–12:30pm – great fun for families and kids.
Plenty of opportunities for public and lane swimming (shown in green on the timetable).
Take a look at the full timetable and find the sessions that suit you best – we can’t wait to see you at the pool!
Download the full timetable below:
Sept/Oct Term Timetable
There’s so much happening at Birtley Community Pool this summer! From our newly expanded inflatable obstacle course to family swims, Aquafit, and splash-tastic waterslide sessions, it’s the perfect time to dive in. Thanks to recent fundraising, we’ve added exciting new inflatable pieces giving families even more reason to visit again and again!
Whether you’re joining us for a fun day out, looking for a way to stay active, or interested in giving back to your community, this summer has something for everyone. Come along and enjoy the holidays with us!
We’re offering a further discount for members on Aquafit sessions starting this summer—now just £5 instead of £6! (Public price £7)
Thanks to fundraising support, we’ve added new inflatable pieces to our obstacle course—ready for action all summer long!
We have the new “Basher Wall” and “log” sections, so we can vary the obstacle course from time to time.
We’re incredibly grateful to E Power for their generous donation and all their support! Not only did they contribute financially, but they also hand-delivered our summer leaflets to local businesses and even made custom tote bags for us. Your efforts mean the world to us—thank you for powering up our summer!
Our Chair, Yvonne Probert, and Treasurer, Matthew Grant, were recently invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace, where they had another chance to meet Prince William.
He greeted them with a warm “Hey, it’s the Birtley gang!” and jokingly called them “the Birtley Massive” during the group photo—getting a great reaction from the crowd.
They spoke with the Prince about our growing membership, increasing footfall, and plans to cut energy costs, including installing solar panels. He offered support through the Royal Foundation, which is now helping us explore funding options. Exciting progress for our pool and community!
(full-time, 37.5 hours)
(full time 37.5 hours)
For more information visit our website and go to Join Us > Apply.
Interested? Get in touch: info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk
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:
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!
& 11am to 12pm
From 21st-27th July the weekday sessions will run from 10am to 12pm
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday:
There are plenty of opportunities for general and lane swimming everyday over the summer months – remember to check the timetables before you come!
We have three timetables for over the summer holidays.
Help Us Make a Splash!
We’re still fundraising for exciting new inflatable obstacle course sections, and your support can make a big difference! Donations are gratefully received via our GoFundMe page:
gofundme.com/new-obstacle-course-inflatables-for-birtley-community-pool
Birtley Community Pool, Durham Rd, Birtley,
Chester-le-Street, DH3 2PA
May 2025 Newsletter
Issue 17
We’re thrilled to celebrate 6 months since reopening! Thanks to our incredible community, dedicated volunteers, and a successful asset transfer, we’ve brought Birtley Community Pool back to life after its closure by Gateshead Council.
In just 6 months, we’ve:
Here’s to many more milestones together!
We have now introduced family and junior memberships alongside our existing adult membership (£26.99/month). Please see the membership page on our website for more details!
For juniors ages up to 15 years old.
£20.00 a month
Members can now enjoy family fun sessions for just £4, as well as Aquafit sessions for £6!
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.
We’ve expanded our membership range to include family and junior memberships, making it easier (and more affordable!) for everyone to get involved.
To keep everyone safe and happy, children aged 8+ who can comfortably swim 25 metres now receive a wristband, allowing them to enjoy the inflatables without adult supervision.
We now open bright and early at 6:15am, giving you more flexibility to fit in your morning swim before work or school.
We’ve added new changing tables, extra hooks for your belongings, and more parking reminder signs around the centre to make your visits smoother and more convenient.
Grab a snack or a drink after your swim! We installed vending machines, including a hot drinks machine—perfect for warming up with a cuppa.
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:
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!
For more information visit our website and go to Join Us > Apply.
Interested? Get in touch: info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk
Our current timetable is running till Sunday 25th May.
Our next timetable (May half-term timetable) will be available by 16th May.
Find our timetables here.
Help Us Make a Splash!
We’re fundraising for exciting new inflatable obstacle course sections, and your support can make a big difference! Donations are gratefully received via our GoFundMe page:
Birtley Community Pool, Durham Rd, Birtley,
Chester-le-Street, DH3 2PA
Birtley Community Aquatic Centre Charitable Incorporated Organisation are holding their Inaugural Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th May, 17:30 to 18:15 at Birtley Leisure Centre.
This meeting will include the presentation of the Trustees annual report and annual statement of accounts, as well as the appointment/re-appointment of the Trustees.
Anyone wishing to attend the meeting is requested to let the Chair (Yvonne Probert) know in advance by emailing yvonne.probert@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk or ringing 0191 4329 444.