September 2025 Newsletter
Issue 19
A New Term at Birtley Community Pool
We’re ready to dive into the new school term with a fresh timetable, new sessions, and exciting changes for our community.
Whether you’re returning after the summer holidays or joining us for the first time, September is the perfect time to get back into the swim of things.
Price Increases – From 8th September
To enable the pool to be financially sustainable going forward, we’ll be making a small price increase of around 10% from 8th September.
- Current Direct debit members will see these new prices apply from 1st October.
- Swimwear and vending machine products will also see an increase (10% on average).
For more information on why we have increased prices, please visit the News & Updates section on our website.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support in keeping Birtley Community Pool thriving for our community.
- Adult swim – £5.50
- Junior swim – £3.30
- Under 3s – £1.00
- Discounted swim (Mon–Fri 12–4pm) – £4.00
- Adult inflatable – £5.50
- Junior inflatable – £5.00
- Member inflatable – £4.50
- Family swim (2 adults + 2 children) – £15.50
- Family swim (2 adults + 1 child) – £13.00
- Family swim (1 adult + 2 children) – £10.00
- Aquafit – £7.50
- Member Aquafit – £5.00
- Block of ten Aquafit – £68.00
- Member block of ten Aquafit – £58.00
- Pool parties – £275.00
- Lane hire (per hour) – £14.30
- Small/improver pool hire – £52.00
- Adult – £30.00
- Junior – £22.00
- 2 adults & 1 child – £60.00
- 2 adults & 2 children – £93.00
Memberships
- 1 adult & 1 child – £44.00
- 1 adult & 2 children – £66.00
- 2 adults & 3 children – £115.00
- 2 adults & 4 children – £137.00
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 (12:30-2:30pm weekdays, and 1-4pm on weekends)
- 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!
We’re Hiring
- Lead Leisure Attendants
For more information visit our website and go to Join Us > Apply.
Interested? Get in touch: info@birtleycommunitypool.org.uk
What’s On This Term
Inflatable sessions every Saturday & Sunday:
- First session 1:30pm-2:30pm
- Second session 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Slide sessions every Monday, Wednesday & Friday:
- 11:00am to 12:30pm
Aquafit
- NEW Tuesdays 5:15pm
- Wednesdays 9:15am & 6:15pm
- Thursdays AquaIntro at 7pm
Lessons Returning: Swim City lessons will be returning from Monday 8th September!
There are plenty of opportunities for general and lane swimming everyday this term – remember to check the timetable before you come!
Sept/Oct 2025 timetable
Donations
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
View our Charity Commission Annual Report on our News & Updates page: www.birtleycommunitypool.org.uk/trustees-annual-report-charity-accounts