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FREE SWIMMING
Dover District Council and Vista Leisure have been working in partnership to roll out the Government's free swimming initiative to those aged 60 and over - and are pleased to announce that the two year scheme is launched on Wednesday 1 April at Dover Leisure Centre and Tides Leisure Centre in Deal.
Members of the public aged 60 and over can enjoy free swimming at both centres during public swim times. Proof of age is needed, for example bus pass, driving licence, passport or birth certificate.
Dover District Council's Cabinet Member for sport, Cllr Mrs Julie Rook, said: "With a growing population in the Dover District of people aged 60 and over, this initiative is ideal to support people in leading a healthy and active lifestyle. I am looking forward to seeing the impact in our community and hope that more people will swim more often."
In addition to the Government led initiative, the Primary Care Trust is providing funding for a limited number of targeted subsidised sessions for children and adults at the two leisure centres. Places will become available after Easter, and further details are available on the Vista Leisure website.
Vista Leisure's Chief Executive Kevin Fordham said: "We are delighted to be working in partnership to deliver both the swimming initiatives. Swimming is great fun and if people in our district take regular exercise of this nature it can really improve their health and well-being."
For the swimming pool programmes and more information, please see the Vista Leisure website at
www.vistaleisure.com or call Dover Leisure Centre on 01304 201145 or Tides Leisure Centre on 01304 373399.
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