howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#1
the above brought in by the last government for under 16s and over 60s has been cancelled.
the freebie will cease at the end of july, it was intended to go through till march next year.
the government estimates a saving of 40 million quid, apparently 83% of people polled would still have gone swimming whether or not they paid.
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
- Posts: 3,391
#2
HOWARD
My understanding is that tory Dover council did NOT take part in this scheme
#3
I am entitled to use this facility, but do not, as I suspect a large number of folks don't. Swimming is not expensive anyway, particularly if one is a member of the sports club providing the facility.
At the end of the day £40m is a bit stiff for a dip in the local pool. I feel better use could be made of this money.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
#4
you can get free swiming all year round on our award winning beach.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#5
are you sure about that keith, i thought the money went to all councils to pay for the scheme?
i clearly remember our susan moaning about it and wanting it stopped along with the free bus fares.
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
- Posts: 3,391
#6
maybe one of our cllrs can advise?
#7
Keith u will be 60 soon wont u?
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 14,118
#8
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#9
hardly a surprise vic, what are you planning to dress as this time?
#10
He is lending Brians mankini ive heard.
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
- Posts: 3,205
#11
The Council only took the over 60's option,even though there was pressure from our side,then a Deal with I believe the Health Authority and Vista Leisure open up the pool for under 16's for a short period.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#12
melissa
i am trying not to picture that otherwise i will have nightmares.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
#13
melissa,told you gave it to your mother,but rumor has it one of your sisters has pinched it.
howard,you can rest easy mels got dilusions must be something to do with the footie,being a widow and all that.
#14
Howard i saw Brian wearing it in somersfield. Brian my mum had it dry cleaned for the return to you but its shrunk a bit but sure howard will help you stretch it
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
- Posts: 3,391
#15
Thanks for the info john
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
#16
mellisa,your brother in law is the prud owner of it.and is threatning to wear it while driving his bus along with charlote wearing hers.
#17
Brian what a trio ! u, my sis and bro in law. remember the vaseline to prevent chaffing
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
- Posts: 3,205
#18
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
#19
#20
Lol
BOYS I CAN GET WORSE.
