Lucky Dips for Over-60s

Tags: health care | Old Age | Press Release

Friday, 08 August 2008 00:00

Pendle MP Gordon Prentice has welcomed the government’s announcement of a £140 million package of grants to local authorities to enable free swimming for the over-60s from next year. The MP said: “Swimming is the most popular participation activity for the over-60s. It’s ideal for older people as it’s a painless way of keeping fit and flexible. I know that there are already price concessions for this age group at Pendle’s swimming pools, but I hope the Council and Pendle Leisure will take up this offer. “Authorities who want to take part in the free swimming offer must confirm their participation by 15 September. At the same time they can express interest in an important extension of the scheme, to make swimming free for under 16s as well.” “The package also includes £60 million for capital projects designed to modernise pool provision, with Sport England assessing the bids.” The announcement is part of the Government’s national drive to get two million more people active by the time of the London Olympics, now exactly four years away.

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