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

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:20:00 +0000

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

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:50:14 +0100

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

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:10:00 +0000

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

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:03:41 +0000

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

Pool cash boost for council

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:46:52 +0000

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

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0000

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

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:49:58 +0000

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

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:30:00 +0000

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

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:30:38 +0000

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

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:32:31 +0000

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