Sustainability: A Pool and a Cup
A pool and a cup might seem worlds apart, but they demonstrate a broader truth: sustainability is built from both large‑scale infrastructure decisions and small changes. Swimming pools need to stay warm, clean and safe every day and this can have a high environmental demand….
Classic Car Event raises £340.88
Saturday 6th September saw Buntingford High Street closed to through traffic but full of cars, motorbikes and pedestrians as Buntingford Chamber of Commerce held its annual Classic Car Event. Trustees Alison, Frazer, Joanne and Sheila along with volunteer Lucy spent the day updating the public…
Fundraising Memories
We know the Ward Freman Pool was built in the late 1970’s and believe that the headmaster of Ward Freman School, Roger Harcourt was instrumental in its creation. From the outside the building remains pretty much as it did when it was built, a classic…
Jean Cook raises £345
A big thank you goes out to Jean Cook who has been selling our ‘Shop Local, Swim Local’ bags to the members of U3A at the following clubs; u3a Bridge, u3a Church Crawlers, u3a Mah Jong, u3a Wine Appreciation, plus – BALFF (Buntingford Adult Learning…
Home Start Aquathon
A team of six known as the ‘Freman Flyers‘ will be taking on Home Start – Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire Aquathon challenge on April 27th at Royston Leisure Centre. The team, led by one of the Ward Freman Community Pool Group (WFCPG) trustees Frazer…
Impact Questionnaire
Complete this questionnaire and help us get some serious funding! https://forms.office.com/r/W2VsYdEfgc?embed=true It’s been just over a year since the pool was closed and almost a year since our charity was formed. That means we will be eligible to apply for lots more grants. In order…
Race Night raises £540
Trustees Joanne Willett and Alison Barr organised a swimming themed race night on the 18th January 2025. This was no ordinary race night simply watching pre recorded races on a tv screen, but one where audience participation in the races was key. Attendees were invited…
1st Anniversary of pool closure
Today is one year since the Ward Freman pool closed. From the outside of the building you may not think much has occurred in the past year, the pool is still closed. Click here to read the newsletter to find out the progress we have made….
12 Ducks of Christmas Photo Shoot Competition
Santa Claus has gathered the Freman flock of ducks (kindly knitted by our volunteers) and sent them out to get ready for Christmas. Find the ducks by visiting the business, then take your own photo of where they have gone. Some ducks can be seen…
David Lewis Memorial Golf event raises £1500
On Friday 27th October 2024 the David Lewis Memorial Golf Day raised £1500 for the Ward Freman Community Pool Group.David’s son Mark and his wife Sharon have been raising money for local charities over the past nine years. When they heard about the closure of…