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280,000 take the plunge in Bradford's pools!

10:20pm Saturday 6th February 2010

More than 280,000 people have taken advantage of free swimming sessions in Bradford since they were introduced in April.

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Dive in and enjoy free swimming

8:50am Tuesday 31st March 2009

The over-60s and the under-16s in the district can swim for free at Bradford Council pools from tomorrow.

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Have your say on future of pools and sport

7:10am Friday 6th March 2009

The fate of the district’s swimming pools is being placed in the public’s hands as Bradford Council asks residents what they want.

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Children get in the swim

8:03pm Wednesday 18th February 2009

Youngsters at Richard Dunn Sports Centre have been taking advantage of a £1 swim offer during half-term.

Pool cash boost for council

11:46am Wednesday 10th December 2008

Bradford Council is to receive more than £600,000 from the Government to offer free swimming to people aged over 60 and under 16.

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Super swimmer Sian, 14, says thanks with six golds

5:00am Tuesday 2nd December 2008

Bradford’s policy of supporting the district’s emerging sporting talent is already proving successful as swimming sensation Sian Morgan won a clutch of gold medals at a recent regional championship.

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Swimming report 'flaws' highlighted

11:49am Monday 1st December 2008

A senior Bradford councillor has criticised a report into swimming provision in the district saying it contains a “serious flaw”.

Views sought on pools plan

11:30pm Tuesday 11th November 2008

Bradfordians are to be consulted on proposals for a showpiece city-centre swimming pool with ice rink, three new pools and the creation of a sporting village at Odsal.

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Council aiming to make big splash

7:30am Thursday 6th November 2008

A £25 million bid for Government funding has been made by Bradford Council for a showpiece swimming pool and ice rink complex on Thornton Road in the city centre.

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Making a splash for Big Swim

8:32am Wednesday 5th November 2008

Swimmers have been making a splash during Bradford Council’s Big Swim Challenge this week.

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