tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397970649062371366.post2530961909996394019..comments2024-03-19T12:00:16.160+00:00Comments on The Deptford Dame: Wavelengths Leisure Centre; new 25m poolUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397970649062371366.post-20028803605827373402009-02-03T11:50:00.000+00:002009-02-03T11:50:00.000+00:00Any pictures of the pool?Any pictures of the pool?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397970649062371366.post-71495036951332299562008-10-03T08:20:00.000+00:002008-10-03T08:20:00.000+00:00I went for the first time yesterday and as a regul...I went for the first time yesterday and as a regular user of run-down baths at Ladywell and Kangley Bridge I've been impatient for the new pool in Loampit Vale to open. Decided to give Wavelenghts a try and was very pleased with the quality of pool and surroundings - clean, big lockers that give you your 50p back, and water temperature fine. Free hairdryers, working, in the 'grooming areas' - is thistoo good to be true? <BR/><BR/>Two complaints, one minor one serious:<BR/><BR/>There were indeed three lanes but when I arrived around 5.30pm one was in use for swimming lessons and another one was then used. Before the second lesson began properly the group of ten year old were splashing about and generally making the slow lane unusable for swimmers. I later found from the time table that these after-schol lessons are a daily feature. I wouldn't mind one lane out of use but there isn't enough room in just one lane for swimmers. Are ordinary swimmers being sidelined in favour of those who are paying for lessons? We already pay rates and shouldn't be ignored when it comes to using facilities.<BR/><BR/>The showers look good, but I'd just got myself soaped up when the water suddenly stopped altogether and didn't come back on again! I had to use the washbasins in the toilets area to get the shampoo out of my hair. The guys at the fron desk were really noce but one of them said he'd been trying to fix the showers but it was all run by computers that were over-riding his efforts.<BR/><BR/>Some glitch!<BR/><BR/>Two complaintAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397970649062371366.post-89340643447769813782008-09-03T07:57:00.000+00:002008-09-03T07:57:00.000+00:00yes Barry, I noticed there was quite a lot of snag...yes Barry, I noticed there was quite a lot of snagging to be done on the tiles in the changing areas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397970649062371366.post-129806797779584602008-09-02T21:10:00.000+00:002008-09-02T21:10:00.000+00:00According to the lifeguard it was 32 degrees in th...According to the lifeguard it was 32 degrees in the pool on monday, when it should be around 27. The boiler was faulty apparently and the lifeguard said it was just one of many things not right yet. keep an eye out for the small red stickers which they have stuck anywhere that needs fixing, there are loads!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397970649062371366.post-88760928585763402402008-09-02T21:08:00.000+00:002008-09-02T21:08:00.000+00:00Hi Deptford DamePlease contact me - I am running a...Hi Deptford Dame<BR/>Please contact me - I am running an event in Deptford next week on regeneration and would like to invite you (and talk to you about it).<BR/>Gareth 07792 817156Gareth Pottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368916851999587255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397970649062371366.post-79568273052293925232008-09-01T13:44:00.000+00:002008-09-01T13:44:00.000+00:00I wish I had gone to the pool when knit nurse had....I wish I had gone to the pool when knit nurse had. I've just been and it was BOILING. Well, not exactly, but bath temperature. Was a bit too hot to swim properly. I've been told it's going to change, but if it doesn't, please put comments in to them so they can turn the temperature down as I have done. <BR/><BR/>I totally agree about the signs - very confusing. And it would be great to have the showers in the changing room so you don't have to walk the width of the pool in your towel. <BR/><BR/>Despite these grumbles, I'm really glad it's up and running and it's so lovely at the moment with very few people in. Apparently they're going to promote it when school starts, so get in now for a swim before it gets packed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397970649062371366.post-53718803950286839062008-09-01T10:21:00.000+00:002008-09-01T10:21:00.000+00:00Great news that it's open - but much as I hate get...Great news that it's open - but much as I hate getting up in the morning, I agree about the hours. It would be nice to go before work!CarolineLDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197813252586559665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397970649062371366.post-33908391261733511492008-09-01T09:40:00.000+00:002008-09-01T09:40:00.000+00:00Thanks for this, I shall be heading down to use th...Thanks for this, I shall be heading down to use the pool shortly! I'm happy to add my voice to yours calling for earlier opening hours - it's ridiculous to have to travel to Greenwich to fit in an early morning swim before work. There seems to be a general lack of recognition in Lewisham run facilities that working people need fitness activities that they can fit around work - it would be great if all their leisure centres became part of the London Fitness Network, then it wouldn't be such an either/or choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com