Tynemouth Pool

Older northerners struggle with alarming inequalities. thenhsa.co.uk/2025/06/older-…

Funding this site has always been an interesting puzzle. We always keep finding new pieces of the jigsaw. Against all the odds, we're still in the game fighting. Lets get it built.

And breathe.

Arran Swim #2 - well, more of a dip than a swim 🏊‍♀️💙 The Doctor's Bath at Corrie - saltwater bathing here since 1835 when Dr McCredy carved the 'bath' and water inlet channels. As you can see from my face - water temp was 'invigorating'!

Early morning Aurora Borealis at St. Mary's Lighthouse, North Tyneside - Saturday 21st March.

Tourism is the first date for investment.

Imagine powering through your sets with this view. 🏔️🏊‍♂️ Pure magic in Adelboden, Switzerland. DuoSwim | 📸 myadelboden⁠

@TynemouthAction @labourpress @KiMcGuinness @JamieDriscollNE @alancampbellmp @KCforNTyneside @TyneTom Good to see a the decision making strategic direction being called out by a credible voice from the inside. We hear about this across the country, especially leisure services, which underpin public health. Raise the bar. theguardian.com/politics/2026/…

@TynemouthAction @labourpress @KiMcGuinness @JamieDriscollNE @alancampbellmp @KCforNTyneside @TyneTom Meetings versus..... x.com/i/status/19766…

Where are the layers of regional @labourpress.... Regional Mayors @KiMcGuinness and @JamieDriscollNE Longstanding @alancampbellmp New mayor @KCforNTyneside Councillor @TyneTom The site means so much to the public, as it symbolises health, place, ambition. Are they listening?

If you don't make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness. How are we allocating time and money to design for public health and wellbeing?

Pools and sites of public leisure are perceived as a cost. Yet public health worsens, especially in the North East. How do we change regional health outcomes? fingertips.phe.org.uk/static-reports…

EVERY YEAR, across the UK, more pools close than open. That trend will NEVER CHANGE unless something changes. How do we find a way to afford swimming pools? How do we justify their value? How do we see them as investments not costs? paf-media.co.uk/the-state-of-t…

@TheJournalNews Public petitions or consultations are increasingly looking like they're not being listened to by @NTCouncilTeam and @KCforNTyneside. We had over 1900 supportive responses and have no indication that anyone took time to read or consider public perception. idoxpublicaccess.northtyneside.gov.uk/online-applica…

Over 7,000 people sign petitions against Tyneside developments totalling 20,000 new homes chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-eas…

Leisure centre to get £250,000 towards upgrade bbc.in/40BQWpR

We'll always be proud of the effort we've given and coordinated to find a way to get this built. The research we've undertaken helps projects far and wide. The UK will only be healthier, communities stronger, when projects like this are seriously studied by elected officials.

@KiMcGuinness @NorthEast_CA *holds breath*

Tomorrow we will be finalising one of the biggest investment packages we've ever seen in the North East. £350 million on culture, transport and infrastructure across the region. Watch live as I get this approved. Decisions about the North East, made in the North East. This is devolution. Follow the @NorthEast_CA on Linkedin or Youtube to watch live from 2pm tomorrow.

Future of "one of Brixton's most valuable community spaces" being discussed as operators care is once again called into question. How do we construct value? As sites of leisure continue to dissappear, what is a site of leisure worth to the community? brixtonbuzz.com/2026/03/commun…

Snaps from yesterday's walk along the coast from Whitley Bay to Tynemouth.

Happy Mothers Day. Love from all of us to all of you for everything you do. Stay bold. Stay brave. Stay brilliant. x