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…
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…
Town Council demonstrates support
It was standing room only at The Manor House on Thursday 27th February as over forty pool supporters attended Buntingford Town Council’s monthly full council meeting, as a request by us for a grant of £45,000 was to be debated. To the credit of the…
August 2024 Newsletter
It’s been hard work eating ice creams, homemade cakes and freshly made pizzas whilst listening to some excellent live music at Braughing Wheelbarrow Race, Anstey Fair and Aspenden Village Fete this past month. But someone had to do it and in doing so we have…
July Newsletter
With thanks to our team of trustees and volunteers taking the time to engage with local residents at Edwinstree Middle School Summer fair and Millfield First School Summer Party, our eNewsletter is now being sent out to over 520 individuals. This months newsletter contains designs…
Save a life
On Tuesday 18th June 2024 several young people and their parents enjoyed a fun and educational lifesaving session at Brick House Farm, Hormead. As part of the Royal Life Saving Society Drowning Prevention Week, instructors Barry and Chantal Ellis donated their time to teach youngsters…