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About Us
Our Swimming Club

Based in East Dorset, Wimborne Wagtails is a local club offering swimming, water therapy, swim awards, galas and social activities to people with a wide range of disabilities and health conditions.  
We became a charity in 2015. 

We welcome members who have a disability, (physical, learning or hidden), who are recovering from an operation or illness or have a health condition which would benefit from swimming.

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We are open to members of all ages and their supporting family, carers and friends.

 

We also have a small volunteer team of swim helpers to assist in the water, subject to availability.

Trustees and Club Organisers

Julian Vernon - Chairman

Alexandra Tuckey - Treasurer & Secretary

David Allen - PR Officer

Jane Richardson - Committee Member

Janet Gray - Swim Rep​​

Di, Ossie, Ann, Janet, Pav & Simon

 - Swim Helpers

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Swim News
Swim venue and times 

We now swim every Saturday at

Ferndown Leisure Centre until QE Leisure Centre re-opens.

1.35  - 2.20

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Swimming News 

QE Leisure Centre has now been closed for over 2 years. We do hope to eventually return there if or when the pool reopens.

We are currently swimming at Ferndown Leisure Centre in a public session as we have been unable to find a suitable pool for exclusive use hire.

The time will be 13.35 - 14.20.

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Swimming charges

It was decided at the AGM earlier this year to increase the monthly swim charge from £5 a month to £10.  This was due to the Club continually making losses and the reserves reducing every year.  I am sure you will agree that £5 a month was a very favourable rate which we were able to offer to our members for many years.  

There are more details on the joining page

Latest News
AGM

Our AGM was a great success.  Congratulations to Sam PC, Martin, Greg, Ann and Rafe our cup winners this year.​​​​​​​​​​​

For more photos see our socials page.

Events coming up

We will be meeting at cafe @ The Allendale on Saturday 31st October at 11.00.  All welcome.

There will be no swimming that day as there is a Lifeguard's exam in the pool. ​

Recent donation

Many thanks to The Freemasons' charity who have donated £763 to our Club in addition tp the £220 donated earlier in the year.​

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