by Nigel Stevenson | Dec 9, 2020 | Latest News
Good News!
Hi Everyone, hope you are keeping safe and well.
We are putting plans in place to return to the pool in January – our target is from Sunday 10th subject to no negative change in the Government guidelines before then.
Letters are being sent out next week to provide more information on session times and payment details.
Can we please ask that you read these and then return the forms requested in the envelope provided and to then also ensure you set up the necessary bank payments as noted in the letter.
As before, I am sorry, but without payments having been made we cannot allow you into the pool.
Stay safe and have a Happy Christmas and New Year
Nigel
by Nigel Stevenson | Nov 8, 2020 | Latest News
Lockdown is back and the Government rules/guidelines are have closed pools and I am sorry to say, we have had to close in line with Government instructions.
With the current length of lockdown, the time needed to get the pool up and running again, and the Christmas closure that the club would normally take, it will be January before we return if allowed.
Can we ask you to stop your December payments and any November payment still outstanding please – we will hold the money for those who have already kindly paid their November fees, using it for the first month when we return.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who returned to swimming with us, who worked with us and the Covid measures we put in place for everyone’s safety, making it possible for us to have some level of swimming. We feel we did things as best as we could but also acknowledge that one or two things could possibly be done differently when we return in 2021. We must also say ‘sorry’ to our small pool swimmers, unfortunately the Leisure Centre’s restrictions meant that we were unable to offer you a return to swimming, something I know many of you were keen to do – if we could have done it we would have!
The club is 10 years old in January and we want to return big and strong but we need the support of parents and others to do so, we need people to join our Management Team and the poolside team as teachers and coaches. We are all volunteers at the club and like everyone Covid has affected us, in some cases more severe than others, with colleagues shielding vulnerable family members and several self-isolating due to track & trace. The pandemic has changed all our lives and along with the issues that occur in normal life some of the team have not been able to return to the club and others feel they will have to step down in the New Year. Please helps us secure a future for the club and become involved.
If you have any questions or feel you can become involved and join us, please email via the Contacts page.
Please stay safe and healthy
Nigel Stevenson
Chair – GDSC
by Nigel Stevenson | Nov 2, 2020 | Latest News
We have been advised this evening that two members have received a positive test result for Covid 19 over the weekend.
As per our Covid procedures, those directly affected are being contacted and advised to self-isolate in line with Government guidelines.
As a result of this situation, for the safety of everyone, I have taken the decision to close the club as of now for this week – no swimming tonight (Monday), Tuesday or Wednesday.
We will publish more information on the club closure due to the imposed lockdown over the next day or so.
by Nigel Stevenson | Nov 1, 2020 | Latest News
Just a quick post to confirm that we are continuing to swim up to the lockdown – Wednesday will be our last session.
We will put more information out on Facebook and the website later in the week
Thanks GDSC Management Team
by Nigel Stevenson | Oct 14, 2020 | Latest News
Following on from yesterday’s posting on wearing face masks, we must remind you that the social distancing rules apply to both parents and kids when waiting outside inline to come into swimming – the rules also apply when in the LC.
We also remind you that you are to arrive only 5 minutes before your session start time.
The LC have reminded us of this following a complaint. If we do not comply, we could risk losing use of the facility.
Whilst we understand some may not agree with the rules, we remind you that you agreed to comply by returning to swimming.
Please social distance and wear masks for everyone’s benefit.
GDSC Management Team
by Nigel Stevenson | Oct 13, 2020 | Latest News
The Leisure Centre are encouraging anyone entering the building to wear a face mask or suitable covering when not taking part in an activity, something the club support – can we ask that you do this if you enter the building and also stay to spectate at any time.
GDSC Management Team
