Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group held a summer social for members, swimming to music by Ilkley legends Man Cave. Thanks to the Pool and Lido staff, and everyone in Ilkley and beyond who are supporting our efforts to save Ilkley Pool and Lido.
In April we provided a paper setting out a series of ideas from the Public Meetings which we had cross-checked with other successful pools and lidos, and which were easy to implement immediately. Some of these ideas have been put into practice by Ilkley Pool and Lido staff. In addition this year there are now two sessions…
Join us at Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group event to respond to the Bradford Council Leisure Services Review recommendations for Ilkley Pool and Lido Please register here The future of the pool and lido are under threat. A group of committed Ilkley residents have been working on proposals to secure the long term future…
On a fantastic warm evening 500 people dived, jumped and crept into the wonderful 18 degree water at Ilkley Lido for the first of this season’s Full Moon Swims. The event attracted people from Huddersfield, Wakefield, Harrogate, Leeds and as far away as Gloucester! Many were first timers at Ilkley lido, and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful scenery, welcoming…
More great coverage from the BBC news site. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd738lqx990o
The Ilkley Pool and Lido is currently operating at circa 280K deficit and is under threat of closure in the Bradford Council review of all leisure facilities. Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group, a committed group of Ilkley residents, are conducting a survey to understand what would increase usage of the Ilkley Pool and Lido. The…