Pool Opening Times 2007
The Cottenham Outdoor Swimming Pool will open at the beginning of June, weather, lifeguard and supervisor availability permitting.
As you know, year in, year out, we need people to help in whatever small way, whether fund raising, supervising, taking money for coffees on the morning swimming sessions, or, if you’re trained, acting as lifeguard. The Pool is in the College grounds, but it is run by a small band of volunteers and is financed by gate fees and some external financial support.
We had a few problems with ad hoc pool closures last year, for which we apologise. This year, we will open those popular morning sessions (provided there is a lifeguard) regardless of the pool or air temperature. The Committee will decide when the Pool opens rather than the weather. Only lightning strikes and ice will preclude the opening of a swimming session.
Technical problems do arise, but are thankfully rare, but when problems arise, please remember the Cottenham Pool is a voluntary organisation, it is not run by the College, it is run by a small band of volunteers on behalf of the community, so any complaints should bear this in mind. If you have a gripe, let the committee know, or better still join the committee and action the improvements you have in mind.