Local swimming pool charity Swim Narberth goes from strength to strength

Swim Narberth, a local swimming pool charity, has been lauded for its positive impact on the community and continued growth - which has seen it go from strength to stregth since being hit with the threat of closure some years ago.
Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire Senedd Member Sam Kurtz has sung the praises of those behind the running of the pool located at the town’s Old School Estate, on Station Road, and also highlighted the work done at the facility to Welsh Parliament.
“Visiting the brilliant team at Swim Narberth. This charity has been running for over a decade and sees school children, adults and the wider community coming together to use the fantastic pool facilities,” shared Mr Kurtz.
Swim Narberth is a Registered Charity, providing Narberth and its surrounding areas with a swimming pool and facilities, that is managed by a team of experienced and passionate locals, highly qualified in delivering excellence in swimming instruction. Its volunteer Trustees provide the backbone of our organisation.
The pool offers an inclusive setting and the team running it go to great lengths to ensure that all facilities, including any upcoming and/or future development of the pool have accessibility at the forefront of planning.
Swim Narberth welcomes all residents to participate in this wonderful community space, and to literally 'dive in' and enjoy swimming as an excellent form of exercise, both from a physical and mental health wellbeing perspective.
The Board of Trustees, giving freely of their time to undertake extensive fundraising and community communications.
Mr Kurtz continued: “It was saved by the dedication of the community when the Council looked to shut it all those years ago, and has gone from strength to strength since. It really does go to show the power of a community when it pulls together.
“Huge thanks to chairman Chris and manager Alice for their time. Looking forward to working with them to support this great asset going forward.”
Off the back of his visit, he raised in the Senedd the brilliant work they do as a charity, helping people of all ages learn to swim and partnering with local schools across the area.
“Yet running a community pool as a charity isn’t always easy, and sometimes the grant funding they need simply isn’t available, or they’re not eligible to apply,” explained Mr Kurtz.
“I’m pleased that the Social Justice Minister has promised to look into this, and I also had a productive meeting with the Sports Minister, who is fully aware of the challenges they’re facing.
“A big thank you once again to Chris and Alice for the warm welcome, you’re doing amazing work for the community,” he added.