Uncertain future for leisure centre (From Daily Echo)
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Uncertain future for leisure centre
6:20am Thursday 20th September 2012 in News
Children swimming at River Park Leisure Centre.
THE future of a Hampshire leisure centre remains uncertain.
Council chiefs in Winchester are yet to decide whether they will renovate or replace River Park.
Campaigners Winchester Fit for the Future argue a new sports centre should be built at Bar End to replace River Park, which is in need of significant repairs, but the council has yet to commit any funding to the project.
Emma Back, of Winchester Fit for the Future, said more urgency was needed from the council to take advantage of sporting enthusiasm from the Olympics .
She said: “We have been trying to highlight this issue for a while and we have known for several years it would be crunch time after the Olympics. The increase in demand is very obvious and there is a need to get going.
“I think we feel quite strongly now that refurbishing River Park could be a short term sticking plaster but won’t do anything in terms of delivering the provision needed for the district.”
Comments(7)
Linesman
says...
8:54am Thu 20 Sep 12
In his Olympic speech, Cameron spoke of encouraging people, especially youngsters, to follow the example set and take part in sport.
How many school playing fields have been sold off since the coalition came to power?
Actions speak louder than words.
aldermoorboy
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9:26am Thu 20 Sep 12
I do,however, agree with you about sport being good for all.
I did my usual run at 5.30 am and I feel great,have a good day.
Shoong
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9:40am Thu 20 Sep 12
Linesman wrote:You've jumped the gun and are therefore disqualified.
Typical!
In his Olympic speech, Cameron spoke of encouraging people, especially youngsters, to follow the example set and take part in sport.
How many school playing fields have been sold off since the coalition came to power?
Actions speak louder than words.
Ted Rogers
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10:08am Thu 20 Sep 12
No problem with housing on that site but an extension to St.Bedes should form a part of a 106 agreement
southy
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10:56am Thu 20 Sep 12
Linesman wrote:Oaklands
Typical!
In his Olympic speech, Cameron spoke of encouraging people, especially youngsters, to follow the example set and take part in sport.
How many school playing fields have been sold off since the coalition came to power?
Actions speak louder than words.
Shoong
says...
11:31am Thu 20 Sep 12
southy wrote:'Council chiefs in Winchester *are yet* to decide whether they will renovate or replace River Park.'
Linesman wrote:Oaklands
Typical!
In his Olympic speech, Cameron spoke of encouraging people, especially youngsters, to follow the example set and take part in sport.
How many school playing fields have been sold off since the coalition came to power?
Actions speak louder than words.
Tie a knot in it.
huckit P says...
8:39am Thu 20 Sep 12