Swimmers bemoan loss of Holywell Mead pool (From Bucks Free Press)
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Users critical of Wycombe pool closure during warm weather
12:00pm Wednesday 3rd June 2009 in News By Alex Hayes
Swimmers bemoan loss of Holywell Mead pool
SWIMMERS have expressed their frustration at the closure of Holywell Mead open air swimming pool, as the country is bathed in sunshine.
The open-air swimming pool in High Wycombe was permanently closed by councillors in budget cuts in February.
A steering group has submitted a business plan to Wycombe District Council and hopes to be able to reopen it, but the earliest it will happen is next summer.
Suzanne Grant, who has swum at the pool in The Rye each year since it opened in 1957, branded the situation “ridiculous”.
She added: “How ridiculous is it that we are having some good weather and Holywell Mead pool is closed. It doesn't make sense somehow.
“Our steering group is trying hard with meetings every week to change the situation for next year and the year after that for the pool to be reopened.”
Among plans put forward by the steering group are a building a sliding roof to cover the pool in bad weather, and opening it all-year-round.
In a letter sent to the Bucks Free Press Elizabeth Rolfe, whose brother-in-law built the original filter plant, criticised the decision to close it.
She said: “The Holywell Mead swimming pool is closed and wonderful opportunities for family outings over half term to swim and sunbathe, have been lost. No money coming in, and maybe a job or two lost.
“I think I speak for the majority of people in High Wycombe who would value a pool with a roof which can come into use when necessary, so swimming can take place throughout the year.”
At the meeting in February when councillors ratified the closure, Councillor Tony Green, then in charge of leisure, said the pool was not "economically viable" and the council had to focus cash in other places. He added it would "remain a community facility".
Would you have used the pool during the recent warm weather if it were still open? Leave your comments below.
Comments(46)
sai-diva
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12:31pm Wed 3 Jun 09
sai-diva
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12:56pm Wed 3 Jun 09
yog
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1:01pm Wed 3 Jun 09
Save our Pool.
rambler241
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1:12pm Wed 3 Jun 09
Ever mindful of their responsibility to local people to maintain these facilities, WDC closes down the pool, just to save a few tens of thousands of pounds - peanuts when set against their enormous budget.
How the heck do we get a council that will do what local people WANT?
You ain't seen me
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1:32pm Wed 3 Jun 09
Where was the health & safety notices saying "No Jumping" and "No Bombing".
If they were visible the life guards should have been sacked!
Save Wycombe
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1:45pm Wed 3 Jun 09
Anwar Mohammed Akhtar Ali wrote:So why bother with your pointless comment?
To be honest I wouldn't have used the pool. Mind you, I have never used the pool.
Save Wycombe
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1:48pm Wed 3 Jun 09
wayneo
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2:16pm Wed 3 Jun 09
I should imagine that with the weather as it is, that the pool would be quite popular at the moment.
smiley cat
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3:02pm Wed 3 Jun 09
Save Wycombe wrote:*looks*
Anwar Mohammed Akhtar Ali wrote: To be honest I wouldn't have used the pool. Mind you, I have never used the pool.So why bother with your pointless comment?
Yep - still have free speech. It is not a pointless comment it is a valid view point and one that I support.
Just because we don't all fall on the "lets worship the pool bandwagon*
am i the only one
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3:09pm Wed 3 Jun 09
I would love to see this open during the summer, and if a roof could be constructed throughout all other seasons.
We Wycombe residents deserve this.
wayneo
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3:11pm Wed 3 Jun 09
smiley cat wrote:Absolutely.
Save Wycombe wrote:*looks* Yep - still have free speech. It is not a pointless comment it is a valid view point and one that I support. Just because we don't all fall on the "lets worship the pool bandwagon*Anwar Mohammed Akhtar Ali wrote: To be honest I wouldn't have used the pool. Mind you, I have never used the pool.So why bother with your pointless comment?
smiley cat
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3:22pm Wed 3 Jun 09
wayneo wrote:Aghh!!!!!
smiley cat wrote:Absolutely.Save Wycombe wrote:*looks* Yep - still have free speech. It is not a pointless comment it is a valid view point and one that I support. Just because we don't all fall on the "lets worship the pool bandwagon*Anwar Mohammed Akhtar Ali wrote: To be honest I wouldn't have used the pool. Mind you, I have never used the pool.So why bother with your pointless comment?
Wayneo agreed with me!!!
Hello BTW..
TheT0nemeister
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3:37pm Wed 3 Jun 09
smiley cat wrote:I think he posted on the wrong comment. Lol.
wayneo wrote:Aghh!!!!! Wayneo agreed with me!!! Hello BTW..smiley cat wrote:Absolutely.Save Wycombe wrote:*looks* Yep - still have free speech. It is not a pointless comment it is a valid view point and one that I support. Just because we don't all fall on the "lets worship the pool bandwagon*Anwar Mohammed Akhtar Ali wrote: To be honest I wouldn't have used the pool. Mind you, I have never used the pool.So why bother with your pointless comment?
john_b
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3:44pm Wed 3 Jun 09
It is a pity.
smiley cat
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3:50pm Wed 3 Jun 09
TheT0nemeister wrote:LOL :))))
smiley cat wrote:I think he posted on the wrong comment. Lol.wayneo wrote:Aghh!!!!! Wayneo agreed with me!!! Hello BTW..smiley cat wrote:Absolutely.Save Wycombe wrote:*looks* Yep - still have free speech. It is not a pointless comment it is a valid view point and one that I support. Just because we don't all fall on the "lets worship the pool bandwagon*Anwar Mohammed Akhtar Ali wrote: To be honest I wouldn't have used the pool. Mind you, I have never used the pool.So why bother with your pointless comment?
Shurrup you. let me enjoy the moment!
smiley cat
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3:50pm Wed 3 Jun 09
TheT0nemeister wrote:LOL :))))
smiley cat wrote:I think he posted on the wrong comment. Lol.wayneo wrote:Aghh!!!!! Wayneo agreed with me!!! Hello BTW..smiley cat wrote:Absolutely.Save Wycombe wrote:*looks* Yep - still have free speech. It is not a pointless comment it is a valid view point and one that I support. Just because we don't all fall on the "lets worship the pool bandwagon*Anwar Mohammed Akhtar Ali wrote: To be honest I wouldn't have used the pool. Mind you, I have never used the pool.So why bother with your pointless comment?
Shurrup you. let me enjoy the moment!
reads2uch
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4:09pm Wed 3 Jun 09
TheT0nemeister
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4:20pm Wed 3 Jun 09
smiley cat wrote:Apologies smiley cat, I guess its the little things? ;-)
TheT0nemeister wrote:LOL :)))) Shurrup you. let me enjoy the moment!smiley cat wrote:I think he posted on the wrong comment. Lol.wayneo wrote:Aghh!!!!! Wayneo agreed with me!!! Hello BTW..smiley cat wrote:Absolutely.Save Wycombe wrote:*looks* Yep - still have free speech. It is not a pointless comment it is a valid view point and one that I support. Just because we don't all fall on the "lets worship the pool bandwagon*Anwar Mohammed Akhtar Ali wrote: To be honest I wouldn't have used the pool. Mind you, I have never used the pool.So why bother with your pointless comment?
Plus ça change...
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4:24pm Wed 3 Jun 09
We have bigger fish to fry.
kazza290
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4:39pm Wed 3 Jun 09
The Judge
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5:40pm Wed 3 Jun 09
kazza290 wrote:THE POOL IS AN EYE SORE JUST LIKE THAT OTHER FACILE MONSTROUS 'EDEN' AND 'SWAN'
I remember using the pool as a young adult and from memory the area was filty, the food was out of date with the cafe area as filthy as the pool area so for me I am not missing it - that is not to say that I am happy it is closed, I think it would be great to give it a facelift and open it up again.
WHEN ARE THESE OVERPAID USELESS BIGOTED COUNCILLORS GOING TO DESIGN AND BUDGET FOR A DECENT OPEN AIR POOL WITH THE HELP OF COMMERCIAL BACKING?
OK THERE IS A RECESSION ON BUT THE PLAN COULD BE VOICED FOR 2012 TO CO-INCIDE WITH THE OLYMPICS.
THIS COUNCIL HAVE NO FORESIGHT OR CONCERNS FOR TAXPAYERS OR THE COMMUNITY.
ITS TIME TO VOTE THEM OUT.
LETS VOTE NOT TO KEEP THE POOL BUT TO ASPIRE TO SOMETHING MUCH MORE BEFITTING WYCOMBE.
LETS PUT THE 'HIGH' BACK IN WYCOME BECAUSE AT THE MOMENT ITS PRETTY 'LOW'
JUDGE
The Judge
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5:45pm Wed 3 Jun 09
The Judge wrote:THE JUDGES COMMENTS ARE EVEN MORE PERTINENT NOW WITH THE DECISION THAT WYCOMBE HEIGHTS (REMEMBER THAT BUILDING THAT CAUGHT FIRE) IS SHELVED AND NO LONGER GOING TO BE A EUROPEAN DESTINATION FOR SKIERS.
kazza290 wrote:THE POOL IS AN EYE SORE JUST LIKE THAT OTHER FACILE MONSTROUS 'EDEN' AND 'SWAN'
I remember using the pool as a young adult and from memory the area was filty, the food was out of date with the cafe area as filthy as the pool area so for me I am not missing it - that is not to say that I am happy it is closed, I think it would be great to give it a facelift and open it up again.
WHEN ARE THESE OVERPAID USELESS BIGOTED COUNCILLORS GOING TO DESIGN AND BUDGET FOR A DECENT OPEN AIR POOL WITH THE HELP OF COMMERCIAL BACKING?
OK THERE IS A RECESSION ON BUT THE PLAN COULD BE VOICED FOR 2012 TO CO-INCIDE WITH THE OLYMPICS.
THIS COUNCIL HAVE NO FORESIGHT OR CONCERNS FOR TAXPAYERS OR THE COMMUNITY.
ITS TIME TO VOTE THEM OUT.
LETS VOTE NOT TO KEEP THE POOL BUT TO ASPIRE TO SOMETHING MUCH MORE BEFITTING WYCOMBE.
LETS PUT THE 'HIGH' BACK IN WYCOME BECAUSE AT THE MOMENT ITS PRETTY 'LOW'
JUDGE
JUDGE
THE JUDGE LIVES IN STOKENCHURCH AND IS SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING BECOMING A COUNCILLOR OR M.P.
Plus ça change...
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6:20pm Wed 3 Jun 09
but...
WE HAVE BIGGER FISH TO FRY...
(Sorry... just lost control...)
Save Wycombe
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6:24pm Wed 3 Jun 09
smiley cat wrote:Nothing wrong with free speech - and I'm free to point out that it was a totally pointless comment which added nothing of any interest!
Save Wycombe wrote:*looks*
Anwar Mohammed Akhtar Ali wrote: To be honest I wouldn't have used the pool. Mind you, I have never used the pool.So why bother with your pointless comment?
Yep - still have free speech. It is not a pointless comment it is a valid view point and one that I support.
Just because we don't all fall on the "lets worship the pool bandwagon*
wayneo
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6:44pm Wed 3 Jun 09
TheT0nemeister wrote:No no, sometimes I do agree with what Smiley has to say (honest), would be boring if we agreed on everything though :-)
smiley cat wrote:I think he posted on the wrong comment. Lol.wayneo wrote:Aghh!!!!! Wayneo agreed with me!!! Hello BTW..smiley cat wrote:Absolutely.Save Wycombe wrote:*looks* Yep - still have free speech. It is not a pointless comment it is a valid view point and one that I support. Just because we don't all fall on the "lets worship the pool bandwagon*Anwar Mohammed Akhtar Ali wrote: To be honest I wouldn't have used the pool. Mind you, I have never used the pool.So why bother with your pointless comment?
SDJones
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7:05pm Wed 3 Jun 09
J B Blackett
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7:31pm Wed 3 Jun 09
SDJones wrote:I saw that film.
i have been their once in my 30 odd years its just too far away im afraid but i can understand more local people not being able to use it, why dont you break in and have a dip
Didn't it end with 3 people murdered and a dog executed and thrown in the deep end together with a motor cycle ?
Don't start giving people ideas ; could have unforseen circumstances
Like have the Town, County, Country or the whole world run by gangs of nasty worthless useless but rapacious politicians.
tom.marlow
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10:27pm Wed 3 Jun 09
Wycombe heights is a golf course and was never likely to be a destination for european skiers - although the brother of a friend of mine was a golf pro in the summer and a ski instructor in the winter.
I think you actually meant Wycombe Summit
tom.marlow
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10:52pm Wed 3 Jun 09
Wycombe Marsh Rebel
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11:11pm Wed 3 Jun 09
yog wrote:I do hope the good people of Ryemead, Loudwater & Tylers Green show Mr Shakespeare what a bad decision it was to close the pool. I saw several people walking up to the door over the weekend & they couldnt believe it was closed.
Meanwhile Conservative Councillors who voted to close the pool are up for re election tomorrow. Save our Pool.
yog
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11:44pm Wed 3 Jun 09
Wycombe Marsh Rebel wrote:Too right I hope Shakespeare and his sidekick cartwright get kicked out for their refusal to support the pool
yog wrote:I do hope the good people of Ryemead, Loudwater & Tylers Green show Mr Shakespeare what a bad decision it was to close the pool. I saw several people walking up to the door over the weekend & they couldnt believe it was closed.
Meanwhile Conservative Councillors who voted to close the pool are up for re election tomorrow. Save our Pool.
Voyeur
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12:20am Thu 4 Jun 09
TheT0nemeister
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8:24am Thu 4 Jun 09
smiley cat
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8:55am Thu 4 Jun 09
TheT0nemeister wrote:So do I.
I vote Judge!
Judge for PM!
The Judge
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9:13am Thu 4 Jun 09
smiley cat wrote:THANKS SMILEY AND TONEMEISTER.
TheT0nemeister wrote:So do I.
I vote Judge!
Judge for PM!
I STAND CORRECTED TOM AND THANKS FOR THE CLARIFICATION - WYCOMBE SUMMIT NOT HEIGHTS. DIDNT A CHIP PAN CATCH FIRE?
THE JUDGE ADMITS WHEN HE IS WRONG - HOW REFRESHING !!
NOW THATS NOVEL.
OH AND YES THE JUDGE WAS BORN IN MICKLEFIELD ROAD INTO A FAMILY OF 6 WHERE MOTHER NEVER OWNED A WASHING MACHINE AND WE HAD NO COMFORT EXISTING TODAY SO HE IS WELL VERSED IN A HARD KNOCK LIFE RATHER UNLIKE TOM I SUSPECT.
JUDGE
Save Wycombe
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9:37am Thu 4 Jun 09
SDJones wrote:Sadly you wouldn't want to... the filters have been switched off since the end of last summer and the water has turned green!
i have been their once in my 30 odd years its just too far away im afraid but i can understand more local people not being able to use it, why dont you break in and have a dip
SDJones
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12:06pm Thu 4 Jun 09
wycombenewbie
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1:44pm Thu 4 Jun 09
Wycombe Marsh Rebel wrote:Maybe you should stop hanging around a closed pool mate!
yog wrote: Meanwhile Conservative Councillors who voted to close the pool are up for re election tomorrow. Save our Pool.I do hope the good people of Ryemead, Loudwater & Tylers Green show Mr Shakespeare what a bad decision it was to close the pool. I saw several people walking up to the door over the weekend & they couldnt believe it was closed.
It was the District Council that closed it, not the County.
I blame the eastern European Countries living off EU subsidy, thats the real reason this Government has no money left ...we pay that subsidy!
Slacker
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1:45pm Thu 4 Jun 09
Save Wycombe wrote:It is simple, the article asked people to leave comment if they would have used the pool or not. Anwar answered the question posed.
Anwar Mohammed Akhtar Ali wrote:So why bother with your pointless comment?
To be honest I wouldn't have used the pool. Mind you, I have never used the pool.
Did you not read the article?
Save Wycombe
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5:54pm Thu 4 Jun 09
wycombenewbie wrote:It was the District Council, but many of the same twin hatted District Councillors are defending their County seats today!
Wycombe Marsh Rebel wrote:Maybe you should stop hanging around a closed pool mate!
yog wrote: Meanwhile Conservative Councillors who voted to close the pool are up for re election tomorrow. Save our Pool.I do hope the good people of Ryemead, Loudwater & Tylers Green show Mr Shakespeare what a bad decision it was to close the pool. I saw several people walking up to the door over the weekend & they couldnt believe it was closed.
It was the District Council that closed it, not the County.
I blame the eastern European Countries living off EU subsidy, thats the real reason this Government has no money left ...we pay that subsidy!
tom.marlow
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6:23pm Thu 4 Jun 09
Why does talking drivel in capitals entitle you to make comments like that about some who you know nothing about?
OllieNewbury
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2:03am Fri 5 Jun 09
tom.marlow wrote:He's commented about me before, denouncing me because he thought I came from Newbury!
whats that supposed to mean?
Why does talking drivel in capitals entitle you to make comments like that about some who you know nothing about?
No doubt I will be ridiculed for this comment.
smiley cat
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8:41am Fri 5 Jun 09
We know he is a troll. Don't feed him just laugh at him !
smiley cat
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8:41am Fri 5 Jun 09
We know he is a troll. Don't feed him just laugh at him !
OllieNewbury
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4:27pm Fri 5 Jun 09
smiley cat wrote:Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Tom. Ollie.
We know he is a troll. Don't feed him just laugh at him !
Anwar Mohammed Akhtar Ali says...
12:15pm Wed 3 Jun 09