Can You Help Save Meldreth Primary School’s Swimming Pool? First installed in 1965, Meldreth Primary School’s on-site pool has helped many generations of children learn how to swim. Some readers might themselves remember shivering in the British summer weather and splashing with their friends. The demand for this precious resource is as great as ever. Learning to swim is not only important for water safety, but can help promote a lifelong love of sports and activity and build a child's confidence.
The opening of the school pool in 1965 Photograph supplied by Meldreth WI
Children learning to swim in Meldreth Primary School's pool 10
Meldreth Primary School’s pool is funded entirely by charitable donations raised by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Thanks to the hard work of volunteers who led a previous fundraising campaign, the pool was refurbished back in 2014. It has continued to be well loved and had lots of use since then but has unfortunately deteriorated. The PTA has found a second -hand pool to replace it, and hopes to raise a total of £20,000 to have it installed.
