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Keeping you up to date with the Leisure Centre refurbishment. No.11 October 2013
Celebrating with splashing events
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Sleaford Leisure Centre opens it’s doors to the public on October 15. Visitors will be welcomed through the door at 11am and everyone will be able to swim for free until 2pm, with the Woodland Splash open until 6pm. Normal timetable will continue 6pm-10pm.
Sleaford Rotary Club is holding it’s annual charity swimathon on November 2. Those wishing to join should contact 07989 993287, email swimathon @sleafordrotary.co.uk or visit www.sleafordrotary.co.uk
Sleaford Leisure Centre is holding an official opening with VIP Guest, Sharon Davies on November 8. Visitors will be invited to take part in the day, and the activities that are organised. LincsFM coverage between 10am & 2pm.
Oceans for Fun Zoggs are holding an event with GB Olympians between 130pm and 430pm on 9th November to encourage more children to adopt a healthy lifestyle and get involved in water based sports. Contact: bmsleaford@litc.org.uk
Timetable Woodland Splash revealed to kids Centre The timetable for the pool and
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The first sets of little legs have tested out the new Woodland Splash area ready for it’s official reveal on October 15.
Fun was had by the little visitors, aged up to 4 years, who happily admired the deer, squirrel, otter, badger, fox and rabbit, as well as the new slides.
First little visitors (l-r) Sofia Masterman, Ashton Hardy and Zachary Rose.
fitness studio is now available. You will find this attached at the end of this newsletter. For further information visit: www.sleafordleisurecentre.co.uk
Leisure in the Community Ltd working to develop and deliver high quality leisure services in North Kesteven District.
Ripple Garden to be unveiled
It is not just the Leisure Centre that is recieving some much needed TLC, the area that lies directly across from the reception area along the riverside is also being given a new lease of life. The aptly named Ripple Garden is being revamped by Garden Designer, writer and agronomist, Penny Meadmore thanks to BBC Radio Lincolnshire. The Ripple Garden uses the
contours of an existing slope to create a series of terraced beds which flow in and out like waves on a beach. Planting will be set within mown grass and can be viewed from the bridge above. A ‘Ripple Bench’ will provide seating for people to further enjoy the setting. The garden will be unveiled alongside the opening on BBC Radio Lincs, Melvyn Priors show on the 15th October.
Did you Know?
Approximately 400,000 ltrs (90,000gls) of water will fill the pool. About 136,000ltrs (30,000 gls) of water pumped through the filters every hour. Gym floor space is now 170m2 compared to the previous 128m2 Dance Studio is now 84m2 compared to the previous 61.5m2 Woodland Splash is 84m2 compared to the planned 38.5m2
Refurbishment steps up a gear
Last week marked a major step for the refurbishment as water began to be filtered into the pool. Over 400,000 ltrs of water has been pumped into the newly
tiled pool base, taking over a week to fill. The Woodland Splash will have water filtered into it from the main pool later on this week.
The Sleaford Leisure Centre Info Shop, Bristol Arcade, Sleaford is open; 10am to 3pm Mon-Fri and 9.30am to 12.30pm on a Saturday.
Anticipated milestones
Water filled Pool (above) External view of the Leisure Centre (below)
October 7, 2013 Practical completion Handover to operator October 15, 2013 Open to public
Keep up-to-date Visit: www.n-kesteven.gov. uk/slcr www.facebook.com/ SleafordLeisureCentre Refurbishment www.twitter.com/ SLCRefurb Email: Sleaford_LC_Refurb@ n-kesteven.gov.uk