Port Talbot People against Inferior Rebuild of Afan Lido

broomhillsaved · 27-06-2012, 02:14 PM

New Facebook group to support:

Port Talbot People against Inferior Rebuild of Afan Lido

http://www.facebook.com/groups/porttalbotlido/

In recent weeks there has been a spate of publicity about the rebuilding plans for the Afan Lido which burnt down in December 2009

Local people are furious with the proposals from the Council and are campaigning with all their might to urge a rethink.

http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Ca...ail/story.html

broomhillsaved · 27-06-2012, 02:31 PM

I started a thread on the Afan Lido pool in December 2009 when the fire first happened.

http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/show...highlight=afan

broomhillsaved · 29-06-2012, 07:22 AM

Campaigners are fighting hard to get Port Neath Talbot Council to go back to the drawing board on their plans to replace the Afan Lido which burnt down in 2009:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-s...wales-18622452

broomhillsaved · 09-07-2012, 03:44 PM

http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Ca...ail/story.html

Afan Lido campaigners will be meeting tomorrow to continue their high profile fight against the council's proposals to provide what they regard as an inferior rebuild of the pool that burnt down two and a half years ago.

broomhillsaved · 09-07-2012, 03:56 PM

The Port Talbot Magnet has flagged up the meeting at the Four Winds tomorrow night: Tuesday 10th July 2012
http://www.lnpt.org/2012/07/07/counc...-lido-meeting/

The Facebook group, Port Talbot people against inferior rebuild of Afan Lido now has over 3000 members:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/porttalbotlido/

and their petition is also garnering a lot of support.

Slid · 13-07-2012, 07:41 PM

Do you actually think you will get 3,000 users of an outdoor swimming pool in this vicinity?

Or do they just have some sort of attitude problem?

broomhillsaved · 14-07-2012, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slid

Do you actually think you will get 3,000 users of an outdoor swimming pool in this vicinity?

Or do they just have some sort of attitude problem?

Hi Slid - the Afan Lido was an indoor facility before the fire and will be again. I know the term "lido" usually describes an outdoor pool but this one has always been roofed. The campaigners want an eight lane pool which can be used flexibly rather than the six lane pool (the council plan) which they feel will be inadequate from the start to meet local demand.

Have a look at their Facebook page or contact Gary Owen directly for further details.

Slid · 21-07-2012, 05:59 PM

OK Broomie,

And good luck with this one.
Getting any Council to find money for such a project might be difficult at the present time.

Dave_G · 23-07-2012, 10:20 AM

But they can always find millions for new offices or executive jollies and perks!

Slid · 24-07-2012, 07:51 PM

Finally time to remove this site from my Favouties List.
Too much like Mumsnet.
And too much wanked out idealology wrapped up in self pity

27-06-2012, 02:14 PM	#1
broomhillsaved Pool campaigner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ipswich Posts: 3,776	Port Talbot People against Inferior Rebuild of Afan Lido New Facebook group to support: Port Talbot People against Inferior Rebuild of Afan Lido http://www.facebook.com/groups/porttalbotlido/ In recent weeks there has been a spate of publicity about the rebuilding plans for the Afan Lido which burnt down in December 2009 Local people are furious with the proposals from the Council and are campaigning with all their might to urge a rethink. http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Ca...ail/story.html __________________ www.savebroomhillpool.org Regd Charity On 22nd November 2011 the Executive of Ipswich Borough Council voted in favour of offering Fusion Lifestyle the chance to run Broomhill Pool. Last edited by broomhillsaved; 27-06-2012 at 02:36 PM.

27-06-2012, 02:31 PM	#2
broomhillsaved Pool campaigner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ipswich Posts: 3,776	Major fire at Afan Lido Dec 2009 I started a thread on the Afan Lido pool in December 2009 when the fire first happened. http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/show...highlight=afan __________________ www.savebroomhillpool.org Regd Charity On 22nd November 2011 the Executive of Ipswich Borough Council voted in favour of offering Fusion Lifestyle the chance to run Broomhill Pool.

29-06-2012, 07:22 AM	#3
broomhillsaved Pool campaigner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ipswich Posts: 3,776	Campaigners are fighting hard to get Port Neath Talbot Council to go back to the drawing board on their plans to replace the Afan Lido which burnt down in 2009: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-s...wales-18622452 __________________ www.savebroomhillpool.org Regd Charity On 22nd November 2011 the Executive of Ipswich Borough Council voted in favour of offering Fusion Lifestyle the chance to run Broomhill Pool.

09-07-2012, 03:44 PM	#4
broomhillsaved Pool campaigner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ipswich Posts: 3,776	http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Ca...ail/story.html Afan Lido campaigners will be meeting tomorrow to continue their high profile fight against the council's proposals to provide what they regard as an inferior rebuild of the pool that burnt down two and a half years ago. __________________ www.savebroomhillpool.org Regd Charity On 22nd November 2011 the Executive of Ipswich Borough Council voted in favour of offering Fusion Lifestyle the chance to run Broomhill Pool.

09-07-2012, 03:56 PM	#5
broomhillsaved Pool campaigner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ipswich Posts: 3,776	The Port Talbot Magnet has flagged up the meeting at the Four Winds tomorrow night: Tuesday 10th July 2012 http://www.lnpt.org/2012/07/07/counc...-lido-meeting/ The Facebook group, Port Talbot people against inferior rebuild of Afan Lido now has over 3000 members: http://www.facebook.com/groups/porttalbotlido/ and their petition is also garnering a lot of support. __________________ www.savebroomhillpool.org Regd Charity On 22nd November 2011 the Executive of Ipswich Borough Council voted in favour of offering Fusion Lifestyle the chance to run Broomhill Pool.

13-07-2012, 07:41 PM	#6
Slid Sandy Simpson Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,013	Do you actually think you will get 3,000 users of an outdoor swimming pool in this vicinity? Or do they just have some sort of attitude problem?

21-07-2012, 05:59 PM	#8
Slid Sandy Simpson Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,013	OK Broomie, And good luck with this one. Getting any Council to find money for such a project might be difficult at the present time.

23-07-2012, 10:20 AM	#9
Dave_G I must go wild swimming again soon. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hillmorton, Rugby, England Posts: 2,495	But they can always find millions for new offices or executive jollies and perks!

24-07-2012, 07:51 PM	#10
Slid Sandy Simpson Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,013	Finally time to remove this site from my Favouties List. Too much like Mumsnet. And too much wanked out idealology wrapped up in self pity

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