July 2016
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Monday 18 July
The Wendover Swimming Pool
John Colet School and Wendover Swimming are pleased to confirm that agreements on the future of the swimming pool, situated on the school campus, have been finalised and that a long-term lease of the facility to Wendover Swimming has been established. This means that Wendover Swimming CIO, the charity formed to take over the running of the pool, will be able to apply for grants and oversee refurbishments with a view to upgrading the facilities, improving the service it provides to the community and ensuring the long-term viability of the project. Currently the pool provides swimming for families, serious lane swimmers young and old, recreational swimmers, mothers and babies, local primary and secondary schools, several swim schools catering for all ages and abilities, triathlon clubs, Cubs and Scouts, Wendover Youth Club and organisers of local activity camps. All these groups can now continue to swim locally without disruption thanks to the agreement between John Colet School and Wendover Swimming.
The full text of this statement is available at www.wendovernews.co.uk/news/jointstatement-wsp. More information on page 21
Comings and goings
The users of Wendover shops suffered two terrible shocks in June. First, a notice went up stating that Whitewaters in Back Street would close on Sunday 5th. Fortunately a buyer has been found so this flourishing business continues with an extended brunch menu and summer salads. Then Julian Stevens (Local Face Jan 2013) announced that he was closing his hairdressing business on Sat 11th, so his clients from 45 years in that premises have gone into mourning. Julian has been successful in selling the business so it will be refurbished and re-opened soon. Thank you for your service to Wendover. Welcome to Le Sposi which has an open day on Saturday 2 July, 11am to 4pm.
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