Tadpoles

02/08/2026

VOLUNTEERING
Tadpoles Swimming Club for the Disabled and for Rehabilitation has reached its 44th birthday. 🎈We meet one hour a week at the Kings Centre Pool on a Thursday evening. We have a loyal cohort of volunteers BUT at this time of year it becomes apparent that we need to recruit more. With volunteers away on family holidays and our younger helpers leaving school for higher education in September, Thursday nights can be rather challenging to make sure all our members get the help they need.
Do you have ONE HOUR of your time to give? This may not be every week, as we know how busy life is for so many people, so our volunteering is a flexible commitment to suit you. You do not have to be a strong swimmer. In fact several of our members spend their hour in the shallow water, walking and exercising to improve muscle strength or because they enjoy the sociable atmosphere of talking to a friendly face. We also need people who could stay on poolside, counting lengths or helping members to and from the changing area to the pool. Volunteering is also recognised as a contribution to the community for young people completing all stages of the DoE award.
We are committed to keeping this fantastic club going. If you are interested, have a look at our website; www.tadpoles.info or you can come along on a Thursday 8pm-0pm to see what we do. Just ring Jenny 07849956925 or Ros 07921556540

Tadpoles is a friendly Swimming Club for rehabilitation and the disabled. Providing assisted recreational swimming activities, in a safe environment, for people of all ages with disabilities or with diagnoses that could benefit from water therapy.

07/07/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to our worthy Trophy winners for 2025-2026

16/06/2026

Our Chairman, Andrew, and younger son competing in the River Arun swim last weekend. Well done for taking on the challenge, particularly as from the expression on your face, the water temperature was quite 'refreshing'.

09/06/2026

Congratulations to David, Paul, Glen and Reece who received their swimming certificates from The Tadpoles Swimming Club during a recent visit.
They provide assisted recreational swimming facilities in East Grinstead which we visit every fortnight as it provides a safe environment for our community and is so much fun every time!

22/05/2026

Just a reminder that we'd love to see you at the AGM on Wednesday May 27th, 7pm in the meeting room, the Kings Centre. (just past the soft play area). Cups and certificates will be presented and there will be nibbles and drinks.
A good chance to share the successes of the past year and to exchange ideas to keep us evolving.

21/03/2026

We have welcomed several new members in the New Year and our Thursday evenings continue to be a fun way to keep muscles strong and to socialise.
We would love to increase our volunteer team to ensure all our members have the support they need.
If you know of any one who has ONE HOUR to give on a Thursday evening (8pm-9pm at the Kings Centre EG) we would be very pleased to hear from them. They do not have to be swimmers, as some of our members walk in the water for exercise. Also poolside help is just as important.
Details can be found on www.tadpoles.info

22/01/2026

Come along to find out all about us at Meridian Hall on Saturday January 31st. (tea and biscuits available!)

06/01/2026

Happy New Year to all our members and followers.
Just a reminder that we meet this Thursday (8th) at 8pm to start another sociable and fun year.

07/12/2025

07/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who helped to make our Christmas Party another fun evening. Special thanks to the WRINKLIES UKELELE BAND for returning once again to entertain us. We enjoyed singing along with them to songs from the 60's and Christmas favourites.
As always our members came up trumps with a great selection of food for the buffet.
Although we will still be swimming on Thursday 11th and 18th, we take this opportunity to wish all our members a Happy Christmas. The club will not meet on Thursday 25th ( I wonder why?) and Thursday January 1st