Shaftesbury Leisure Pool  TEMPORARY WINTER CLOSUREDUE TO ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTSShaftesbury Leisure Limited announces the closure of the pool from 11th December 2009 until Spring 2010. During this time essential new works and upgrading will take place, including new boilers & air handling units, which will enable you to enjoy the pool even more once we re-open. Shaftesbury Leisure is committed to the long term viability of this facility and regrets any inconvenience caused during this closure period. Shaftesbury Leisure will honour all Swim Tickets & Pre-Paid Lessons upon re-opening. Thank you for your patience & continued support. Further details can be obtained by telephoning 01747 855044, 01747 853514 Shaftesbury Leisure Ltd WHAT HAVE WE ALREADY DONE IN THE PAST TO IMPROVE YOUR SWIMMING EXPERIENCE? A new reception area to help our staff provide a professional service, with an up-to-date telephone system, answer machine and wi-fi computer system. This is linked to a new lounge area, where you can enjoy refreshments and a range of hot drinks. By the way, look at the photos below - do you notice the two sets of lockers? Free of charge (£1 deposit) you can now secure your belongings while you swim. 
 Looking at the changing rooms, they have been completely redecorated and now all include a mirror - and we've even installed hair driers in one dressing room in both the mens and ladies area.... and when you come out to the pool, a brand new shower area. 
 We've even tackled the toilets! Redecorated with new, hygenic, flooring; both sets of toilets now have hot water to the washbasins, air fresheners and powerful hand driers. Even the baby changing room has a new, wall-mounted unit for easy use. 
 Shaftesbury Leisure Pool looks to the community to help run it and would like to hear from anyone who has skills they would like to offer. To reduce the running costs we staff the reception with volunteers (who get to swim for free). If you believe in the value of a community pool in Shaftesbury, please contact us as soon as possible to offer your assistance - from your participation will make a difference. VACANCIES We always welcome Voluntary Reception Staff, offering flexible hours to suit your availability, especially early morning (7am) and weekend shifts. Successful Applicants will be subject to Enhanced CRB checks. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the pool in advance by appointment (01747 855044) for a friendly chat, before completing the Application Form below and emailing it to pool@shaftesburydorset.com or by posting to Shaftesbury Leisure Pool, Barton Hill, Shaftesbury SP7 8DQ Click here to download Voluntary Application Form We all look forward to working with you. Sarah Wheeler, Operations Manager, Shaftesbury Leisure Pool 
Some history behind the Pool SHAFTESBURY SWIMMING POOL was the successful winner, in November 2007, of £50,000 from part of a National Lottery Fund called “The People's Millions” run by ITV as part of their 50th Year celebrations. The scheme had been led for the previous two years by the late Councillor Pam Reynolds prior to her sudden tragic death at the end of 2007, with support from Mrs Win Harvey, Jon Brooks, Douglas Lydiate and others. With a large community following the bidding was to raise sufficient money to roof the pool and make other improvements. The aim was to make the facility useable from May to September by people of all ages. Local schools and clubs all expressed an interest in using the pool. Pam Reynolds said before the vote “This is great step towards getting the pool fit for Shaftesbury people and those others from far and wide who come to use it. It is essential that people vote for us. We will be doing our best to remind everyone but we ask that the whole community votes for us on the day”. The Pool is now dedicated to Pam & all the others who helped so tirelessly on it.
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