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On this lovely sunny morning things are beginning to happen in Lido Brynaman. Today the pool is being cleared of rubbish by contractors for Carmarthenshire CC in advance of the handover, which we hope will be quite soon now. We’ve asked them to leave us the doors that remain intact as we know that theContinue reading “Clearing the Pool”

We’re pleased to report that Brynaman Lido has received £1760 from Postcode Community Trust, a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. This funding will help us with those all-important basic running costs. Covering insurance, administration and the essential funds to run our committee and its community activities over the next year.Continue reading “Postcode Community Trust Funding for Brynaman Lido”

Paint is the theme of the month here at Brynaman Lido. We’re working from the outside in, clearing and creating whilst we work and raise funds for refurbishing the pool and facilities on the inside. Last weekend we invited artists from Fresh Creative to run a workshop with local young people as part of ourContinue reading “Lido Mural Project”

As we move through the Asset Transfer Process you may see some work going on at the lido. Carmarthenshire County Council are preparing the groundwork, making the property safe and secure before we take it over in January 2022. We’re grateful for their support as we prepare and fundraise for the restoration of the lido.Continue reading “Preparing for the Future”

We’re delighted to announce that we have received a £1000 grant from Persimmon Homes as part of their Building Futures scheme . We could also still be shortlisted for a big prize of up to £100,000 so keep your eyes open for more news. The £1000 will be spent on establishing a Youth Committee toContinue reading “Persimmon Grant”

Thanks to Graham Harries at gphotography who made this great little film of the lido using drone footage. It reveals the poor state of the lido at the moment in August 2021 and with a little imagination, allows us to see how it might look when restored. We’re working to raise funds to Bring BackContinue reading “Eye in the Sky on Brynaman Lido”

Taking the time on this sunny day to report on the Parti Peintio / Painting Party which was arranged to clean up the wall that was graffitied. Our committee members and fantastic local volunteers did an excellent job. The event also helped us to connect with the local community and for you all to showContinue reading “Parti Peintio: Our silver lining”

Many local people will have seen the lovely banner, so kindly provided by The Sign Group on the lido wall. You may also have seen the recent vandalism and graffiti. Whilst it was up and looking so fine, it raised the profile of our quest to get the lido reopened and helped us to raiseContinue reading “Brynaman Lido: Look on the bright side”

Look out for our lovely new banner as you walk, run or cycle past the Brynaman Lido. As we move through the spring and into a more hopeful time we’re strengthening our commitment to Bring it Back, for the enjoyment, health and wellbeing of our community. We’d like to thank The Sign Group, based atContinue reading “Brynaman Lido: Looking forward to a better future”

A great inspiration for us to begin our campaign Brynaman Lido: Bring it Back is the anonymous poem Pwll Nofio which we found in the amongst the archives. The author tugs at our heart strings, describing the emotions of the boys and men who went to war, leaving behind their families and memories of theContinue reading “Ein Pwll Saffir / Our Sapphire Pwll”