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

Thousands of young people in Bradford like these are taking the plunge in the district

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.

Dive in and enjoy free swimming

The Richard Dunne Centre swimming pool

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.

Have your say on future of pools and sport

Log on to www.bradford.gov.uk/sfs to complete the questionnaire

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.

Children get in the swim

Nadeem Malik swims with children Sana, seven, and Ahmed, two

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

Council defends £10,000 report

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.

Super swimmer Sian, 14, says thanks with six golds

Sian Morgan, 14, with her six gold medals for swimming

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.

Swimming report 'flaws' highlighted

Coun David Ward

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

Coun Anne Hawkesworth

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.

Council aiming to make big splash

Timeline:

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.

Making a splash for Big Swim

Sisters Bethan, ten, and Isabel Harris, eight, take part in the Big Swim Challenge at Shipley pool

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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