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Bristol City Council has signed up to a scheme allowing free swimming for eligible age groups in Bristol despite the planned closure of two local pools. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The free swimming sessions are part of \u00a3140 million Government scheme set to launch this April.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Council\u2019s pledge will mean that people aged 16 and under, and 60 and over will be able to swim for free in Bristol. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bristol City Council will receive a share of \u00a310 million to spend on modernising or improving pool provisions in time for the April launch.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As it opted to offer swimming to both age groups it stands to benefit from a further \u00a325 million capital challenge fund in both 2009\/10 and 2010\/11 to further improve pool provisions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Despite this scheme the Council will be shutting two swimming pools in South Bristol to make way for the new Hengrove Healthplex.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Jubilee Swimming Pool in Knowle and the pool in Bishopsworth are both set to close to make way for this centre. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Local mum Claire Brooks, mother of two said: \u201c So much for benefiting from the free swimming sessions. Hengrove is miles away. There is no way I would be able to get there from where I live. The Jubilee pool is right next to me so I am not happy.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

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