Quiet Swims
Cheltenham

We are thrilled to announce that Cheltenham Lido has set aside sessions throughout the season that are particularly suitable for those who require a calm, quiet environment because of their additional needs, need additional space and time, or may require additional attention from members of staff.

These Quiet Swims will run every Tuesday throughout the season (29th March – 19th August) from 9.35am-10.45am, the specified dates below will also feature an Accessoloo mobile Changing Places facility onsite from 9am-4pm.

Quiet Swims will provide a calm and low arousal environment for disabled and neurodivergent people to enjoy swimming in a quieter, calmer setting. These sessions are designed to reduce noise, crowding, and distractions, allowing participants to feel comfortable and confident in the water. There will be no music playing during this session, nor activities that could be overwhelming (such as training, classes, maintenance, gatherings etc).

We will ensure that these sessions are supported by members of staff who have received Inclusion Training via our charity partner Active Impact (www.activeimpact.org.uk).

Quiet swims with additional Accessoloo:
Quiet swims run every Tuesday in season. The below dates are the ones with additional Accessoloo.

• Date: 22nd July, 5th & 19th of August
• Time: 9.35 – 10.45am (This is the time of the quiet Swim session – The Accessoloo will be available 9am – 4pm on these dates should you would benefit from the Accessoloo but don’t necessarily require a space at the Quiet Swim)
• Accessible Change facility: Accessoloo Changing Places facility for changing, showering, and toilet. (https://accessoloo.org/)

Features of the Quiet Swims:

• • Open swim with reduced noise and heavily reduced numbers
  • Designated lanes for different skill levels
  • Splash pool available with no restrictions on age

Who Can Participate?
This event is open disabled and neurodivergent people, or anyone who benefits from a quieter swimming environment due to their additional needs.

Cheltenham Lido is very pleased to host these Quiet Swims, and we hope that they meet a need for sections of our local community. We are committed to doing everything we can to remove barriers to taking part, and can accommodate many requirements. However, we rely on having sufficient information from you to ensure that we can respond to your requirements and maintain a safe environment for all.

Please get in touch with The Lido before booking if you would like to discuss your accessibility requirements, and we will endeavour to work with you. It is your responsibility to manage your own health and wellbeing needs, and those of your dependents or the people you support, and to make us aware of anything that could pose a risk to you or to those around you.

Cheltenham Lido cannot accept responsibility for children, or for people who require assistance to take part safely. If you are in any doubt about the suitability of these sessions for your needs, please get in touch to discuss.

Contact Chris Longon 01242 524430 or Email: Chris@cheltenhamlido.co.uk for more details.

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