SALT News Archive

LIDO RE-OPENS 24th MAY 2008 - 1st May 2008

The Lido season starts Saturday 24th May 2008 with extended opening times and new pricing structure. Last year saw more than 23,000 use the lido in a short season of very wet weather, this year we hope it will be even more successful.

For more information contact the marketing manager for Wychavon Leisure, on 01386 562935.

SALT's Last Meeting - 30th August 2007

Members of SALT and Councillors met at Droitwich Spa Lido at the invitation of the Mayor Richard Morris for the final official Meeting of SALT. The photos can be viewed on www.flickr.com - then just enter Droitwich Salt Lido or copy and paste whole address:- http://www.flickr.com/photos/73672608@N00/1389154390/in/photostream/

Anne Taft,Roy Seabourne,Graham Gopsil (not present) and Mayor Richard Morris were the Councillors who were helpful during the campaign and instrumental in the final stages of the reinstatement of the Lido.

The evening meeting began with a thank you speech by Mayor Richard Morris who complemented SALT on their acheivement. Linda Watkins Chair thanked Richard and the Councillors for their help and presented him with a cheque from SALT for the Mayors Charities.

The seat donated to the Lido by SALT, in memory of former members and friends Ken Buckley and David Parkinson, was officially handed over to Rob Dufty Manager of the Lido. Cheques to Heart and Cancer Research respectively will be sent at a later date, clearing SALT's funds.

The evening concluded with a celebratory dip in the pool. The sun setting in full view of those swimming, was a fitting reminder of all we had worked for to keep the lido experience of open air swimming, in Droitwich Spa.In that moment all the six years hard work were worth while.

Thank you to all of those who have sent their congratulations. We sympathise with the many Lido groups still actively campaigning to rescue their local Lidos and hope we can encourage and help them by publishing our experiences. Clicking on 'News' on the left hand side enables scrolling through older postings of our campaign.

For listings of all UK Lidos visit www.lidos.org.uk

LIDO NOW OPEN - 18th June 2007

The Lido and Water-Play facility is being managed by Wychavon Leisure for the District Council.

Telephone 01905 799342 for information or see..... info@wychavonleisure.co.uk see also www.wychavonleisure.co.uk

Opening times;

• Early Morning Swim 7am-9am (Monday,Wednesday & Friday)
• Monday to Friday 11am-7.30pm,
• Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm.

Prices;

• Adult £3.50,
• Juniors / Over 60's £2.00
• Children 2-5 years £1.00, under 2years-free
• Family of four (2under16) £10.00
• Early Morning Swim Adult £2.80
• Early Morning Swim Junior £2.00

The pool is heated and local brine is being used.

Lido photos can be viewed on www.flickr.com - then just enter Droitwich Salt Lido or copy and paste whole address:- http://www.flickr.com/photos/73672608@N00/501334270/

There's water in the pool - 18th April 2007

To see water in the pool gives a realistic view to the predicted opening date of late May 2007.

The contractors have recently filled the pool and although there is no sign of the stainless steel liner but instead a blue moulded plastic finish, it still looks very inviting.

Recent photos can be viewed on www.flickr.com - just enter Droitwich Salt Lido