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Four Shropshire leisure centres are offering two days of free swimming lessons during the Big Splash Weekend, taking place on Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7 June.
Free swimming sessions for the whole family
Free activities will be on offer across the weekend at Oswestry Leisure Centre, The Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre, Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre and Whitchurch Swimming & Fitness Centre.
A key feature of the Big Splash event is a programme of free taster swimming lessons delivered by the centres’ fully-trained teaching team. These sessions are a great way for young children to try swimming before signing up to a course. Family swim sessions and fun activities such as swim galas and a disco will also be on throughout the weekend.
Rhys Collins, Partnership Manager for the centres, said:
“Swimming is an essential life skill, especially as we move into the summer season when more people will be enjoying holidays, beach trips and pools. It’s so important that everyone entering water has the confidence and knowledge to stay safe. Our taster sessions offer the ideal opportunity for new learners of all ages to give swimming a go before committing to regular lessons.
“Visit the centres’ websites for booking information, and get set to make a splash at the Big Splash Weekend!”
Sarah Marston, portfolio holder for communities and environment said:
“Big Splash Weekend is a great opportunity for families across Shropshire to try something new at one of our fantastic leisure centres. With free taster sessions on offer, it’s a brilliant chance for children and adults alike to give swimming a go, have fun and enjoy everything our centres have to offer. I’d encourage everyone to come along and make the most of this exciting weekend.”
To book a session at the Big Splash Weekend, please visit the website: https://www.shropshireleisurecentres.com/
Shrewsbury Sports Village, the Quarry, Oswestry Leisure Centre, Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Whitchurch Swimming & Fitness Centre and SpArC Bishops Castle are operated by Shropshire Community Leisure Trust in partnership with Serco Leisure, on behalf of Shropshire Council.
For further information, please contact:
Alan Mitchell
Communications Manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07764 333 639
Notes to editors:
About Shropshire Community Leisure Trust
Shropshire Community Leisure Trust manages the Whitchurch Swimming Centre, Market Drayton Swimming Pool, Oswestry Leisure Centre, Shrewsbury Sports Village and The Quarry Swimming Pools.
Our vision is the creation and maintenance of a first-class range of healthy leisure and recreational activities and facilities to serve all parts of the communities in the areas we serve.
We work in partnership with the community and all relevant bodies including but not restricted to existing providers of relevant leisure and recreational activities, the Local and Parish Councils, County and Town Councils and potential funding partners. For more information, visit our website: Shropshire Community Leisure Trust
About Serco Leisure
Our vision is to help our customers make more of every day. We run gyms, swimming pools, event venues and National Sports Centres, including Bisham Abbey, Lillieshall and the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont Country Park. For more information about the company, visit its webpage: https://www.serco.com/uk/sector-expertise/citizen-services/leisure-services. We run gyms, swimming pools, event venues and major sports facilities like Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont Country Park and Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the birthplace of the Paralympic movement.
About Serco
Serco brings together the right people, the right technology and the right partners to create innovative solutions that make a positive impact and address some of the most urgent and complex challenges facing the modern world.
With a primary focus on serving governments globally, Serco’s services are powered by more 50,000 people working across defence, space, migration, justice, healthcare, mobility and customer services.
Serco’s core capabilities include service design and advisory, resourcing, complex programme management, systems integration, case management, engineering, and asset & facilities management.
Underpinned by Serco’s unique operating model, Serco drives innovation and supports customers from service discovery through to delivery.
More information can be found at www.serco.com
