Free swimming's a splash hit
3:06pm Tuesday 25th September 2012 in News
Wiltshire Council's decision to provide free swimming for children up to 16 years old over the summer holidays proved a success.
Council figures show that 58,858 free sessions were taken up at Wiltshire's swimming pools over July and August this year.
Comments(3)
Marrytime
says...
11:29pm Tue 25 Sep 12
cght36 wrote:good point
So why dont they put it back as free for them all the time?!!
a success for the recipients but a failure from the accountants perspective perhaps ?
cght36
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7:49am Wed 26 Sep 12
Marrytime wrote:I know what you mean but theyre always talking about kids not doing enough exercise and they stopped it for kids and over 60's last year, when it was free all year round, due to lack of money but they always seem to find money when it comes to something the council needs. Theyve spent millions on the Civic hall and have kitted out the refurbished offices with all new desks, chairs etc.
cght36 wrote:good point
So why dont they put it back as free for them all the time?!!
a success for the recipients but a failure from the accountants perspective perhaps ?
cght36 says...
3:29pm Tue 25 Sep 12