Advance notice of significant swimming pool refurbishment works at Ruthin Leisure Centre

Major refurbishment work to the swimming pool at Ruthin Leisure Centre is set to get underway later this summer.

The Leisure Centre has already seen a significant investment in the fitness and changing areas.  The next phase of the refurbishment will see:

• Significant upgrades to the male and female wet changing rooms to create a village changing area
• Significant improvements to the pool hall, including a new roof
• Accessible changing facility which has an access directly on to poolside and changes to entrances.

The swimming pool will close on Sunday 22nd July for a period of approximately twenty-four weeks. During this time, the poolside and changing rooms will be refurbished.

Councillor Bobby Feeley, Cabinet Lead Member for Health and Well-being, said: “We are delighted to be continuing our major investment in our leisure facilities, which will provide a high quality swimming facility for the community for the next 20 years.

“We are extremely proud of our track record of investment in leisure centres when other areas of the UK are actually seeing leisure centres close.  We firmly believe in the need for investment in facilities, as there are clear health and well-being benefits, as well as a strong demand from the public for activities and facilities they can access seven days a week.

“We would like to thank customers in advance for their patience and understanding  whilst the refurbishment works are going on but the completed refurbishment will provide a much improved swimming experience”.

For children enrolled in the Denbighshire Swim Programme, customers will be contacted to ask whether they would like to move to another site for the closure period (subject to availability).

For those wishing to attend public swimming, there are daily sessions at Denbigh, Corwen, Rhyl and Prestatyn Nova, Timetables for these Centres are available on the leisure website: www.denbighshireleisure.co.uk

The Council is also working with clubs who use the swimming pool to find alternative provision.

The Council will also be reviewing the position for school swimming lessons for when the timetable is confirmed for September.During the refurbishments, the fitness suite, studio, sports hall and all weather pitch will be available as normal.

If you have any further queries regarding swimming lessons or any other aspect of the refurbishment, please speak to a member of staff at the Centre.

Sportzone

This summer, Denbighshire Leisure’s multi sports camp for boys and girls aged 6-11 returns to our Leisure Centres. 

Sportzone is an ideal opportunity for children to have some fun, make new friends and try their hand at a range of sports, such as netball, basketball, rugby, badminton and football.

Timetables vary from centre to centre, so please check our website for details.

Get your discounted Leisure Card

Leisure cards provide discounts on activities at Denbighshire Leisure facilities and other selected outlets.

Cards are available for adults, juniors, students, over 60’s and groups.

If you are registered disabled, claiming unemployment benefit or income support, you may be entitled to a free Leisure Card.

Visit http://www.denbighshireleisure.co.uk/ or ask a member of staff for details.

 

Investment goes on in leisure centres

Whilst other authorities struggle to invest in their leisure provision, Denbighshire remains committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money facilities.

The last 12 months have seen a number of exciting developments across the County, including a new fitness suite at Llangollen Leisure Centre and Denbighshire’s first 3G 5-a-side pitch at Corwen. And, following the opening of a brand new centre and 3G facility in St Asaph last September, the facilities were further enhanced in May with a new HiT training room.

Developments are continuing at a pace, with the latest phase in the re-development of Rhyl Leisure Centre complete.  The Council has opened the centre’s 25-bike Group Cycle Studio which features tailored sound and lighting systems.  The studio will offer 15 group cycle classes per week, including early morning and evenings, as part of a new timetable.  Councillor Bobby Feeley, the Council’s lead member for Well-being and Independence, said: “This studio is the latest addition to Rhyl Leisure Centre which has undergone a significant £1.2m re-development over the past 12 months.

“We are truly proud of our track record in investing in our leisure facilities, at a time when many other councils are considering closing such facilities.

“We recognise the benefits of our facilities in improving the health and well-being of our residents through making our communities resilient, which is a priority for the Council.”

Group Cycle is a non-impact activity which puts very little stress on knee hip and ankle joints and is one of the highest burning calorie studio sessions available, with the rider being able to tailor the workout to their ability by adjusting their own bike.

The final phase of the re-development will see the centre’s new gym open on July 3 and features the latest Technogym cardio and resistance equipment with virtual outdoor training routes.

New equipment includes Skill Runs, which allow runners to perform parachute and sled training, and a stair climber.

The centre’s changing rooms have also received a complete upgrade and will be open on July 3.

Work also starts shortly on upgrading Ruthin Leisure Centre’s pool hall and changing rooms, and on upgrading changing rooms at Prestatyn Leisure Centre.

These projects are just a snapshot of the exciting programme of improvements taking place at Denbighshire Leisure facilities - call into your local Centre and see for yourself!

We will also be asking parents who want their children to receive swimming lessons in Welsh, about their needs.  We will then work to identify where and when future lessons in Welsh will be held.

Make a splash with our swmming lessons

Did you know children can learn to swim with Denbighshire Leisure from just 3 years of age? 

Starting with Splash sessions, children work their way through 7 Waves of lessons, following the Welsh Learn to Swim Scheme.

You will see their skill and confidence grow as they progress through the levels.

Bilingual lessons are offered across the County and our Parent Portal keeps you up to date with your child’s progress online.

For more details contact your local Leisure Centre.