Join us on the 3rd Sunday of every month for a female-only swimming sessions at Kempston Pool & Fitness, delivered as part of the Every Body Moves programme, funded by Harpur Trust.

These sessions provide a safe, welcoming, and private environment for females of all ages and abilities to enjoy swimming, improve confidence in the water, and stay active in a culturally sensitive setting.

Whether you are a confident swimmer, complete beginner, or looking to introduce your children to the water in a supportive environment, these sessions are designed for you.

A qualified swim teacher is available during each session to support those who are new to swimming or looking to build water confidence.

We know how difficult it can be to find accessible and female-only swimming provision, so we are proud to provide a space designed with the needs of our community in mind.

📅 Sunday, 19th April (3rd Sunday of each month)

🕗 Time: 2pm - 3pm

📍 Location: Better, Kempston Pool and Fitness, Hillgrounds Rd, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8SZ

Price: £2.50 per attendee (pay as you swim)

What to Expect

• Full privacy with female-only lifeguards

• Female-only poolside and changing areas

• Lane swimming for those wishing to swim lengths

• Family fun swim area for recreational swimming

• Qualified swim teacher support available

• Safe and welcoming environment for all abilities

Age Group:

Females of all ages are welcome. Girls under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and remain supervised at all times during the session.

Why Join Our Swimming Sessions?
Swimming is an accessible and enjoyable way to stay active at any stage of life. It supports overall fitness while being gentle on the body, making it suitable for a wide range of abilities. Our female-only sessions provide a comfortable, private environment where women and families can move, relax, and build confidence in the water.

Alongside the physical benefits, swimming can also help with relaxation and wellbeing, offering a chance to switch off, feel refreshed, and enjoy time together in a supportive setting.

Session Format
All abilities welcome. The session will include a 25m lane swimming for those who wish to swim lengths, as well as a family fun swimming area for relaxed and recreational swimming.

Session Duration & Changing
The one-hour session includes time for changing before and after swimming. We recommend arriving in your swimwear where possible and allowing time to exit the pool with approximately 15 minutes spare, so all swimmers are changed and ready to leave by 3:00pm. The female changing room is available to use.

Please Note there are cameras in the changing village so a covering will need to be used when outside the changing cubical and walking to the pool area.

Please read the leisure centres Swim Safety Rules

Privacy & Safety
These sessions are delivered with full privacy, including female-only lifeguards, a female-only poolside, and female-only changing areas. The pool will not be overlooked during the session.

In the event that a female lifeguard is unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, the session will be cancelled.

Emergency Situations
In rare emergency situations where there is a serious risk to health or safety, a male emergency responder may need to attend to provide essential assistance. You will be notified immediately should this occur.

Booking & Attendance:

• All sessions must be booked in advance, no walk-ins.

• All questions on the registration form must be completed with accurate and adequate information. Incomplete submissions may be cancelled.

• Emergency contact / next of kin details are required.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

All bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once paid, the session cannot be rolled over to another date if you are unable to attend.

However, the organiser reserves the right to cancel your booking. In such cases, a full refund will be issued.