Askham Outdoor Swimming Pool

17/09/2026

FUNDRAISING UPDATE
Even though the pool is now closed, we are still working hard applying for grants, having meetings, brainstorming fundraising ideas and options. We have an exciting event in the pipeline (details tbc) but if anyone wishes to do their own fundraiser for the pool, however big or small, we would be delighted to promote it on this page.

As you can see, everyone has been incredibly generous and we are getting there inch by inch, pound by pound. Please know that we are so very grateful for all the support.

08/09/2026

An honest, uplifting and very funny play about mental health, resilience and the lengths we’ll go to for those we love.Following a summer run, Every Brilliant Thing tours Cumbria (29 Sep–4 Oct 2026). A funny, moving and interactive theatre experience about the moments that make life worth living...

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

Well that’s it for season 2026, thank you once again to Malcolm who keeps the water looking amazing, thank you to all the volunteers who help in the kiosk, and thank you to all our lovely lifeguards, we couldn’t open without any of you, we have had a great season and will be ready to do it all again 2027, see you all next year 🏊🏼‍♂️👏👏

30/08/2026

Askham pool is closed on monday 31st august, open again on Tuesday at 12

30/08/2026

FUNDRAISING UPDATE…

22/08/2026

Thank you to everyone that came to our Fun Day today, a special thank you to Spot On Catering and Hardys Events for making it extra special, also to everyone that helped us make it happen and those that donated raffle prizes, hope you all had a good time.

20/08/2026

FUNDRAISING UPDATE

We launched our Pool Fundraiser just under two weeks ago and this is what we have so far:-

GoFundMe - £590
Previous GoFundMe - £540
Private Donation - £1000
Bus Shelter Donations - £220

TOTALLING - £2350

We are also currently applying for grants wherever we see an opportunity. If anyone has any suggestions we would be happy to pursue it, and any grants won will be included in subsequent updates.

We will of course provide regular updates and in the meantime a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. It really is appreciated.

19/08/2026

Come and join us this Saturday 4-7 for our family fun day, weather is looking good, lots of fun and food from Spot on catering

15/08/2026

Thank you once again to everyone that came to our last twilight swim last night, and of course a big thank you to MR B, amazing as always