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Welcome to 2024 and even better, welcome to March! One month and counting until the start of the summer season!
Spring is slowly creeping into the air, the days are getting longer and the daffodils are in bloom throughout Arundel, and we only have a month until the pool
heating is turned on and we open the gates for another summer swimming season - we can’t wait!
The 2024 summer season is going to be our longest yet, opening on Saturday 13
th
April all the way through to the end of September. That’s five and half months! Read on for all the Lido news, information on how to get your 2024 season
tickets for 2023 prices, events, updates and on improvements to the facilities and much more.
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Festive swims and cold water sessions
Huge thanks to everyone who attended our Festive swims back in December. These sessions were our most popular to date. The cold-water sessions have continued over
the winter, so well done to everyone who has braved some seriously chilly water and kept on swimming!
Cold water sessions will continue throughout March on Monday and Wednesday mornings 07:30am-12noon. No booking required.
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2024 summer membership
If you want to grab a bargain, you've got until the 31
st
March to secure your 2024 summer membership at 2023 prices.
So not only are the prices frozen until this date, but you’re also getting four more weeks of swimming for your money! You can either pop into the Lido to pay
for your membership or book it online. More information on memberships and prices can be found
here
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*** 2024 membership prices can be found here and
will come into affect on
1st April 2024 ***
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2024 facilities updates
We are delighted to say we have made some improvements to our facilities to ensure you all have the best experience when you visit. Over the winter we have upgraded
our shower and toilet blocks and have a new block of changing rooms being installed too.
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Read on for a reminder of all the fantastic sessions, activities classes and courses we have on offer over the summer. More information can be found on
our
website.
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Open sessions
Most days
Open sessions will be available most days and anyone is free to come along for a splash! Both pools will be open, with limited lane swimming available. Outside of
school times, these sessions are popular with families. The grass areas and kids playground will also be open, so why not bring a picnic and make the most of it!
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Open sessions (3hrs): Adult £8, Junior £5.50, Family (2+2) £21.50. Booking is recommended especially if the weather is good, but walk-in are
accepted if there is space. More information and to book can be found here.
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Sid the Sub
Sunday mornings: 10:00-11:30
Our giant inflatable submarine will be back in the pool, for the whole family to enjoy. Booking recommended, via our
website
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Parent and toddler play
Wednesday mornings: 09:30-12noon
Small pool only sessions for parents, babies and toddlers to have fun and build confidence in the water. Booking recommended via our
website
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Lane swimming
Open to all customers who can swim 25m lengths continuously.
Adult only lane swimming timetable:
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Monday, Wednesday: 06:30-09:30
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Friday: 06:30-08:30
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Tuesday, Thursday: 19:00-21:00
To book all lane swimming sessions, please visit our
website
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Just Water & Me
Days and time vary
Relaxed swimming sessions with wider lanes for those with limited swimming stamina, injuries or disabilities, who like to swim at their own pace with no pressure,
and the ability to stop at each end. Sessions cost £8 and booking can be made via our
website
.
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SEND Sessions
Sunday mornings: 09:00-10:00
Open to all families who want to enjoy a relaxed session with other SEND families. Sessions cost £8 per Adult, £5.50 per Junior, £21.50 for a Family 4 booking can
be made via our
website
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Aqua aerobics
Tuesdays: 09:00
Wednesdays: 18:15
Come and build strength and fitness with our wonderful instructor Emma. Classes take place in the main pool and £8.50 per session, which can be booked
here
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Elevenses: ‘The Community Cuppa’
Monday: 11:00-13:00
Join us for coffee and cake and a catch up with friends, to help reduce isolation in the local community.
No need to book, takes place in the Lido marquee throughout the summer months.
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Water Polo
Tuesdays: 18:00-19:00 (term time only)
Come and join us for an hour of fun in the water, which will help your child improve their swimming skills, develop water confidence and become part of a team.
Sessions can be booked via our
website
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Swimming lessons
We offer a variety of swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
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Group sessions:
£10.50 per swimmer
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1-1 sessions: £25 per swimmer
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2-1 sessions: £35 per swimmer
1-1 and 2-1 sessions must be booked directly with the the office. Please email
swimming@arundel-lido.com
Furthermore, we offer adult swimming coaching every Tuesday evening, 19:00-20:00 during the Late Swallows sessions.
Kids group lessons (for ages 5+) take place every Saturday morning and are a great way to develop water confidence and swimming techniques.
School holiday sessions also take place, for more info please contact the office:
swimming@arundel-lido.com
For more information on all lessons, prices and to book lessons click
here
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Rookie Lifeguard Programme
3-day course:
Wednesday – Friday: 08:30-10:30 (for all levels)
For the second year, we’re proud to be offering Rookies, which gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool or the sea.
The scheme teaches children how to enjoy water safely, whether in shallow or deeper water. Tiered courses are available, depending on ability, all working
towards becoming a qualified lifeguard when old enough. More information about the course can be found here:
https://www.rlss.org.uk/pages/category/rookie-lifeguard
To book onto the course, please contact the Manager: manager@arundel-lido.com
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Private hire
Don’t forget, you can hire our pool, field and marquee to host your own event. This is an excellent facility for end of term parties, birthday parties, charity and
corporate events. Please contact the Manager for more information:
manager@arundel-lido.com
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Pool safety
A reminder that safety is our priority and we continuously work to ensure we can provide a safe and enjoyable experience for our visitors. All children under 8 must
be accompanied by an adult when in the water in both pools.
Ratio: 1: adult 3 children (under 8).
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Join our team!
We are recruiting for our summer season and looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. If you are over 16 years old and fancy a summer
spent by the pool, please complete an
application form on our website
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What’s on at the Lido?
Our events calendar is getting busier by the week and we will continue to up date you with all
public events taking place at the Lido over the summer
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As a starter….
Tuesday 16th April: The Steakist Charity Night for the Lido
Lido sponsor and local restaurant The Steakist is hosting a fundraising evening for us. £40 per head includes 3-delicoius courses and a glass of wine. For more
information and tickets contact The Steakist on 01903 882024 or
https://www.thesteakist.co.uk/
Saturday 20th April: Rock Around the Clock with entertainment from Dorris Day and Elivis
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a fun evening raising money for the Lido.
Tickets are available from the Lido, at
Elevenses or online through our website
Saturday 20th July: Pool Party with Arundel Brewery and The Brewhouse
Join us once again for an evening of beer, BBQ and music around the pool. A donation from every beer sold will be donated to the lido. With free entry for all.
Saturday 28th September: End of season BBQ and party
Free for all members, come and join us for our end of season bash where we celebrate another fantastic summer and thank you for your support. Entry free for
members.
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Would you like to become a Trustee of Arundel Lido?
Arundel and Downland Community Leisure Trust (Arundel Lido) is looking
for a two new Trustees to join the Board of Trustees. We are particularly
looking for individuals with experience in finance and
fundraising.
If you are interested in becoming involved in a brilliant local charity which
supports a wide range of the community, please get in touch:
chair@arundel-lido.com
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We need your support
The Lido is under growing financial pressure due to the huge increase in energy costs, as well as the costs associated with essential maintenance.
Plans for upgrading facilities and replacing the marquee with a more permanent structure are in the pipeline. As such we need your support now more than ever. 2024
will see more fundraising events taking place, to help us raise these much needed funds so we can secure the future of the Lido.
https://www.justgiving.com/arundel-lido
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Huge thanks to our 2024 sponsors
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Charity registration: 1091778
Arundel Lido, Queen Street, Arundel, BN18 9JB
www.arundel-lido.com
01903 884772
Photos (c) Charlie Waring
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