Refurb Week 5
This week there is an update on the filter refurb. Whilst painting it after the old pipework had been removed, it was discovered that the original legs to the vessel had rusted through! Nothing is too much trouble for the GRC Filtration lads, so after a…
Refurb Week 4
No new firms or areas of work to report on this week. The great work already commenced by JCS fabricating the boiler pipework and Aqua Tilers in the pool is continuing. (200 tiles replaced and a few metres of expansion joint removed so far!) The…
Refurb week 3
As planned, work on the pool hall began this week. The guys from Blackrock Scaffolding arrived and under the close supervision of Bobetta, speedily took down the temporary handrails around the pool allowing our new friends Paul and Simon from Aqua Tilers Ltd to make a start….
Week 2 Refurb
With the refurbishment of the filter vessel complete, it’s all been about boilers this week after the most productive “Big Help Out” event on Sunday 7th June. Much weeding, pruning and clearing was undertaken by a willing and enthusiastic crowd of supporters and we are…
Refurb Week 1 Resume
The pool has been a hive of activity this first week. It’s still too early to set a completion and pool opening date but we are happy with the progress made thus far! Pool filtration contractors GRC Filtration have almost finished their specialist work in…
Phase One Refurbishment: Day 1 of many!
Wednesday 27th May 2026 shall be marked in the new history of the Ward Freman swimming pool as the day the refurbishment officially began to bring back swimming to Buntingford. After weeks (and weeks) of hoping the freehold transfer was nearly complete, it was with…
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….
Crowdfunder campaign to repair tiles
Our Crowdfunder campaign to raise funds to repair the pool tiles and expansion joints is now live and you can help us get the pool filled with water once again! A big thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. Now that the county…
It’s never too early for Christmas!
We’re looking forward to welcoming you all to our Table Top Sale and Christmas Jumper swap shop at Seth Ward Community Centre on Sunday 16th November. The concept of swapping to renew your festive jumper exactly fits with our ethos of running the pool as…
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…