Fundraising for New Buildings Completed 2020

The pool buildings, developed in 1973, were in need of a major and much needed refurbishment. Consultation on potential new improvements began in 2018 and in 2020 the new facilities were was complete. There was clear and strong support in the community to see:

• Much improved changing rooms and showers 
• A new cafe and kitchen looking out onto the play area.

The total cost of the project was around £150,000. We were very fortunate to secure a £94,000 grant from the Cumbria Fells & Dales LEADER programme.

Buy a Brick

We held a successful “buy a brick” campaign where local residents and local businesses could sponsor the new pool buildings with their names now displayed at the pool.

A huge thank you to all who bought a brick – you helped make the refurbishment happen

This programme is supported by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and covered the period 2014 to 2020.

Greystoke Pool Café and Changing Rooms Project

Upgrade of facilities including creation of a new café, kitchen, changing areas and showers.

Part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

The Sport Association hugely appreciates all the support it received from the local community, business’s and groups for all of the grant applications that were submitted. The Leader grant, together with grants from other grant bodies, enabled the delivery of this project to secure the improvement and sustainability of this vital community facility.

Other pool renovation grant funders

Cumbria Waste Management Environment Trust

The Hadfield Charitable Trust

Pride In Penrith Lottery

Fundraising is an ongoing commitment and we host events that bring benefits to both the community and the pool.

Annual Beer Festival – live music, beers, wines and food

Film Nights – includes a one pot supper and ice-cream

Greystoke 10K trail race – on the Castle Estate

Pool Monthly Draw – half of all proceeds go to the pool