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Free swimming this weekend in Shoeburyness!
Published: Wednesday 9th May 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
Get ready to take a free dip in one of the newly refurbished pools at Shoeburyness Leisure Centre this weekend.
Free swimming lessons!
Published: Thursday 23rd February 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
Beginner swimmers can splash out and learn to swim for free at Southend Swimming and Diving Centre.
Share your ideas about Southend’s leisure centres
Published: Thursday 23rd February 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
Users of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s four leisure centres are invited to a special customer forum on Thursday 29th March.
Shoeburyness Pool temporary closure
Published: Thursday 17th November 2011 in Council - news and information releases news
The pool at Shoeburyness Leisure Centre will be temporarily closed from Monday 21st November to Friday 2nd March 2012 for major refurbishment.
Dive into fun with children’s pool parties
Published: Wednesday 16th November 2011 in Council - news and information releases news
If mayhem is a word you’d like to avoid for your child’s birthday party, then how about an option with less stress, and less mess.
Get fit even earlier in the day!
Published: Monday 6th June 2011 in Council - news and information releases news
How do you fancy getting ‘up with the lark’ in your bid to keep fit? Well now you can take your exercise at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre even earlier in the day.
Make a splash at Belfairs
Published: Tuesday 5th April 2011 in Council - news and information releases news
Dive in to some great swimming opportunities for all ages and abilities at Belfairs Swim Centre in Leigh.
Pool closed for TV filming
Published: Tuesday 29th March 2011 in Council news news
Please note that Southend Swimming and Diving Centre, at Garon Park, Southend, will be closed to the public this Thursday evening March 31st from 6pm till 8pm.
New pool closed to the public this weekend
Published: Thursday 10th March 2011 in Council - news and information releases news
Residents are advised that Southend Swimming and Diving Centre will be closed to the public this weekend while a major swimming competition takes place.
Come and see the cream of synchro diving – for FREE!
Published: Wednesday 15th December 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
British Swimming is staging an assessment camp for its synchronised diving team at the new Southend Swimming and Diving Centre – and you’re invited to come and watch!
New discounted leisure cards are coming!
Published: Thursday 9th December 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Keeping active is now even cheaper for the over 60s - thanks to a new discount card!
Swim star Mark launches new pool and diving centre
Published: Tuesday 30th November 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
The £13.5million Southend Swimming and Diving Centre was officially opened with a gigantic splash today (Tuesday 30th November) – by pool and dance floor sensation Mark Foster.
Make a splash in the new pool – from November 15
Published: Wednesday 27th October 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
The new Southend Swimming and Diving Centre at Garon Park will open to the public on Monday 15th November.
Why not virtually visit our new pool?
Published: Friday 17th September 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Don’t miss the chance for a first look inside Southend’s new Swimming and Diving Centre, via a 3D video ‘walkthrough’ now available.
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