Council-funded initiative returns for summer holidays to promote health and activity

Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce the return of its popular free swim sessions for children and young people during the summer holidays. The initiative, which has proven hugely popular with local families, will offer free swimming sessions at Ashington Leisure Centre from Wednesday 22nd July to Saturday 29th August.

Session Schedule:

• Wednesday, 22nd July: 1pm–2pm

• Saturday, 25th July: 2:30pm–3:30pm

• Wednesday, 29th July: 1pm–2pm

• Saturday, 1st August: 2:30pm–3:30pm

• Wednesday, 5th August: 1pm–2pm

• Saturday, 8th August: 2:30pm–3:30pm

• Wednesday, 12th August: 1pm–2pm

• Saturday, 15th August: 2:30pm–3:30pm

• Wednesday, 19th August: 1pm–2pm

• Saturday, 22nd August: 2:30pm–3:30pm

• Wednesday, 26th August: 1pm–2pm

• Saturday, 29th August: 2:30pm–3:30pm

Each session offers 80 free places on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants simply need to turn up at Ashington Leisure Centre to secure their spot.

The free swim programme is part of Ashington Town Council’s ongoing commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles among young people in the community. Whether children are taking their first strokes or training to become the next generation of Olympians, these free sessions give everyone a chance to enjoy the water in a safe, supervised environment.

Event Details:

• What: Free Swimming Sessions for Children and Young People

• When: 22nd July – 29th August

• Where: Ashington Leisure Centre, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, NE63 9JY

• Capacity: 80 places per session (first-come, first-served)

• Cost: FREE

• Booking: No booking required – just turn up

The initiative is delivered in partnership with Places Leisure and Ashington Town Council. For more information about Ashington Town Council’s events, visit www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk or follow the Council on social media.