Latest News
Can you Help?
February 13, 2024
Do you have a couple of hours a month to spare to help Lonsdale Trust run your local Swimming Pool? We are a volunteer led organisation that’s operating two community pools in Derby and we need your help! We are looking for Trustees to join our Board and oversee the operation of the pools. We…
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Why Every Child Should Learn to Swim.
January 10, 2024
It is the perfect time to book your child in for swimming lessons! Our experienced and certified instructors provide a safe and supportive environment, ensuring your child will not only learn essential water safety skills, but also develop a lifelong love for swimming. From building confidence in the water to enhancing physical fitness, swimming lessons…
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How I was inspired to teach swimming by Jo Dimitriou.
August 15, 2022
Jo Dimitriou now has her dream job as a swimming teacher at Gayton and Lonsdale pools after initially being intrigued by the techniques she observed from the poolside as a parent. Jo’s daughter Effie started swimming lessons at Gayton when she was just four-years-old and after a while she tentatively asked how she too could…
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Exciting Job Opportunities At Lonsdale & Gayton Pool
May 10, 2022
Are you looking for your first step into the leisure industry, want to return to work or change your career? We are currently looking for Swimming teachers, Aqua Fit Instructors and Lifeguards to work at Lonsdale Pool in Mickleover and Gayton Pool in Littleover and now is the perfect opportunity to join our energetic and…
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Wearing a Face Covering at Gayton Pool
November 29, 2021
Important notice for all people entering Gayton Pool from 30 November 2021 For the safety of all customers and staff, as of 30 November 2021, everyone over the age of 12, years must wear a face covering* This applies to parents/carers waiting for children at lessons and for all swimmers. If you are attending one…
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Online Questionnaire
October 7, 2021
Sport England and Derby City Council are undertaking research to understand the participant experience of using public leisure centres and their activity habits.
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Great News That Our Pools Can Re-Open
April 6, 2021
The charitable trust which manages two swimming pools in the city is starting a phased re-opening of both facilities to the public from April 12. Lonsdale Swimming & Sports Trust manages Gayton Pool in Littleover on behalf of Derby City Council and also runs Lonsdale Pool in Mickleover, which it is currently hoping to replace…
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Latest Update
February 23, 2021
Following yesterday’s Roadmap out of lockdown’ set out by the Government, we were really pleased to hear that swimming pools can re-open on 12 April and are currently waiting for the guidelines set out by Swim England for us to follow. Until such time, we ask that you bear with us and as soon as…
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We Are Looking For Trustees To Join Our Board – Can you Help?
February 15, 2021
Do you have a couple of hours a month to spare to help Lonsdale Trust run your local Swimming Pool? We are a volunteer-led organisation that’s operating these community pools and we need your help! We are looking for Trustees to join our Board and oversee the operation of the pools. We meet monthly to…
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Temporary Pool Closure
November 2, 2020
Following the Governments announcement at the weekend, it is with heavy hearts we find ourselves closing our doors again on Wednesday 4th November 2020. Below is some important information regarding lessons and public swim sessions : Swimming Lessons Wednesday 4 November will be the last day of lessons. We will freeze all lesson payments and…
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