Details of the GBC decision on the new operator can be found here:
http://www.guildford.gov.uk/article/8404/New-operator-for-sports-and-leisure-facilities?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
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New operator announced
Plan to host events at the Lido moves forward
One of the ways that FOGL have suggested the Lido could be better used and made available for the wider community is to act as a uniquely interesting venue for concerts, plays, films and other events. With such a vibrant Arts scene in Guildford, we’re pleased to see that in future, the Lido might be [...]
Have you told us what you think?
This time next year, as you may or may not be aware, the Lido will be run under a new contractor. We want to play our part in making this change a positive one for the Lido and we’ve been invited to contribute FOGLs ideas on service levels.
We’ve heard from many members over the past year following [...]
Corporate Improvement Scrutiny Committee Meeting
Following the meeting of the GBC Executive which gave the go-ahead for Stage Two of the outsourcing procurement process, at the Scrutiny Committee meeting held the following week on 29 April, FOGL Jim Boucher requested that greater involvement of bodies such as the FOGL should be part of the Tendering Process. Recognising that the process required a high degree [...]
Stage Two Go-Ahead
At the Exectuive meeting held last night, it was agreed that the Council will now move to stage two of the procurement process and invite tenders for the Leisure Services, including the Lido. Jim Boucher spoke on behalf of FOGL to emphasise that as the process continues, FOGL look forward to having full involvment and are [...]
GBC Executive meeting 22nd April
FOGL have been informed that GBC’s Executive will discuss Stage One of the procurement process and give the go-ahead for the next stage of the process that is ongoing to find the most cost-effective future management for council leisure services, which includes the Lido this Thursday (22nd April).
It is expected that the formal tender process [...]
Meeting held with Spectrum Leisure Services
FOGL representatives attended their first meeting with Claire Davenport, Jim Miles and Councillor Terence Patrick last Tuesday. There was much positive discussion and we were able to present interim findings from the survey. A full report of the meeting and our next steps will be posted here shortly.
BBC Breakfast Show Monday morning to cover early closure
Jim Boucher, FOGL’s PR man (there is also a FOGL PR woman all in the name of Equal Ops) will be appearing on BBC Surrey’s Breakfast Show Monday morning shortly after 9 o’clock to discuss the early end to the Lido season this year and how FOGL are striving to be heard by those who hold [...]
Let’s end the season with a bang not a whimper
This season is set to end on Sunday 6th September – at least a week earlier than last year. We’ve requested that this is reconsidered and have submitted a formal proposal to the Management.
In the meantime, let’s show our support for the Lido in the last swimmable days of the season by packing in as [...]
End of season closure date
Bad news for any of us wanting to swim in our lovely Lido through September – closing date for the season is the weekend of 5th-6th September.
So far as we are aware, this is the earliest closing for many years – if not ever. Let us know your thoughts by posting a comment here, or [...]
