Summer at Birtley Community Pool

Summer’s in full swing!

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!

 

Summer Updates

New Aquafit Member Price

We’re offering a further discount for members on Aquafit sessions starting this summer—now just £5 instead of £6! (Public price £7)

More Inflatable Fun

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.

A Huge Thank You to e-POWER

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!

 

Prince William Meets the Birtley Team (Again!)

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!

 

We’re Hiring

  • Aquafit Instructors
  • Leisure Attendant

(full-time, 37.5 hours)

  • Lead Leisure Attendant

(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

 

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, Saturdays 1:30-4:30pm & 12:30-3:30pm Sundays)
  • 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!

 

What’s On This Summer

Waterslide Only Sessions

  • Every weekday 10am to 11:30am
  • Mondays 3-4:30pm
  • Tuesdays 6-7:30pm
  • Weekends: 9am to 10am

& 11am to 12pm

From 21st-27th July the weekday sessions will run from 10am to 12pm

Inflatable Sessions

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday:

  • 1:30pm to 2:30pm
  • 2:45pm to 3:45pm

Aquafit

  • Tuesdays 12pm
  • Wednesdays 9:15am & 6:15pm
  • Thursdays – AquaIntro at 7pm

Public Swimming

There are plenty of opportunities for general and lane swimming everyday over the summer months – remember to check the timetables before you come!

 

Summer Timetable

We have three timetables for over the summer holidays.

 

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