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depechemad · May 20th, 2009, 07:17 PM

yeah about a five min walk from the bristol rd

Engels · May 20th, 2009, 07:41 PM

Ok that is reachable, cheers.

fruit&nut · May 21st, 2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Engels

No but Aston Uni is a good shout as it is just about walk-able. Where is Smelly Oak is Tiverton Baths?

Tiverton Road is at the junction where where Aldi is.

Turn left if your heading out of town on the Bristol Road, or right if you're heading down from the station - it's the 2nd right as you head down Bristol Road.

About 5 minutes up Tiverton Road on your right is the baths.

morestoreysplease · May 23rd, 2009, 02:01 AM

My dad was born in the house next door to Tiverton Baths - he lived there during the early stages of the Second World War until he and his brothers were evacuated to Hartlebury. He never saw his dad until he was 6! Some MSP history there lol.

CityGent · May 23rd, 2009, 02:18 AM

Bit late for Engels but the Hyatt has a pool-only rate of £35 p/m - haven't been in myself but it looks a little pokey.

Erebus555 · May 23rd, 2009, 02:48 AM

This is probably glaringly obvious but what does p/m stand for? I sincerely hope it isn't £35 per minute!

myoldman · May 23rd, 2009, 04:56 AM

Per month

Nacho · May 23rd, 2009, 06:15 AM

That seems a very good price .

U475 Foxtrot · May 23rd, 2009, 10:13 AM

I've used it and there's a spa too. It's not massive but does have some quiet spells if you're doing laps.

Perry Beeches and Wyndley baths both have reasonable sized pools.

morestoreysplease · May 23rd, 2009, 08:59 PM

Is there nowhere in Sandwell like Smethwick / Oldbury / West Brom?

U475 Foxtrot · May 23rd, 2009, 10:04 PM

There's Thimblemill baths near Global wines in bearwood which have been rcently refurbished. Never been though

Erebus555 · May 23rd, 2009, 10:27 PM

Stechford Cascades is due for a refurbishment too.

Engels · May 25th, 2009, 02:35 PM

Has anyone used the new Tudor Grange swimming baths in Solihull?

I used to swim in the old 60's building as a kid but havent been to the new one, i think they may have rather replaced like in terms of facilities but the water slides may not have been repeated (shame)

smysticed · May 25th, 2009, 02:48 PM

I have been to the new Tudor Grange, the pool is reduced in size to 25m now, and there is no slides, but there is a snazzy diving pool with a floor that can be raised or lowered, I managed to get the lifeguard to show me it in action. The general facilities are much improved, however.

ROYAL BLUE · May 25th, 2009, 03:47 PM

Tudor Grange without the slides!?!?!?!

Thats awful. I used to love them, especially the really fast one.

hammerb24 · May 25th, 2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by morestoreysplease

Is there nowhere in Sandwell like Smethwick / Oldbury / West Brom?

There's Halesowen baths, right next to the bus stop in and out of Brum, at least I think they're still open?

hoody · May 26th, 2009, 12:28 PM

Castle Vale swimming pool is a very good swimming pool. Nice and quiet. Excellent for exercise. It's not the biggest but you get a wiggle on as no fatties clog up the lanes.

Erdington Baths has a decent Turkish Baths, the only one in the city.

U475 Foxtrot · June 3rd, 2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

POOL PICS MAKE A SPLASH
03-06-2009

The first images of Birmingham’s proposed new 50metre swimming pool have been revealed as a public consultation gets underway. But there's still no word about how it will be paid for.

A £58 million Aquatics and Leisure Centre is planned for land next to Nelson Primary School in St Vincent Street, Ladywood. It will incorporate an Olympic diving facility, a leisure pool and fitness suite, and a sports hall.

Councillor Martin Mullaney, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Sports and Culture said: “One of our biggest challenges is to increase sports participation in Birmingham and this development forms a major element of our city-wide sports facilities strategy.

“There is currently no facility for swimming in the Ladywood constituency and this would resolve that issue while at the same time providing a world class facility for the whole of the city.

“It is important to stress this is not just about providing a facility for elite performers and attracting Olympic teams prior to 2012. We’re looking to provide the people of this city the top-class sports facilities they deserve.”

Plans will be on display to the public at Nelson Primary School located on King Edwards Road, between 4.00pm and 8.00 pm on Wednesday 3rd June and Friday 5th June and between 10.00am and 2.00pm on Saturday 6th June 2009.

Pretty pictures aside, the Council has again confirmed that no business case has yet been put forward for the scheme.

http://thestirrer.co.uk/pool-pics-ma...h-0306091.html

U475 Foxtrot · June 3rd, 2009, 10:20 AM

http://www.bing.com/maps/default.asp...cl=1&encType=1

Elizabeth Kinoke · June 3rd, 2009, 10:50 AM

looks nice

May 20th, 2009, 07:41 PM	#82
Engels Simples Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 4,098 Likes (Received): 7	Ok that is reachable, cheers. __________________ You were born poor, naked and helpless. Everything in your life was given to you, the food you ate, the clothes you wore, the shelter you received. Most importantly of all you received an education. You were given this because people loved you, because people you never knew worked to feed you and long before you were born people died to protect you and to give you the opportunities they never had. Life doesn't owe you anything! YOU owe life!

May 23rd, 2009, 02:01 AM	#84
morestoreysplease Brummie Angeleno Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham UK, Los Angeles CA Posts: 6,684 Likes (Received): 19	My dad was born in the house next door to Tiverton Baths - he lived there during the early stages of the Second World War until he and his brothers were evacuated to Hartlebury. He never saw his dad until he was 6! Some MSP history there lol. __________________ Birmingham - TheBigCityPlan.

May 23rd, 2009, 02:18 AM	#85
CityGent In the aeroplane over B1 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The City of Birmingham Posts: 2,082 Likes (Received): 19	Bit late for Engels but the Hyatt has a pool-only rate of £35 p/m - haven't been in myself but it looks a little pokey. __________________ my flickr

May 23rd, 2009, 02:48 AM	#86
Erebus555 It's Sting. So What? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 31,246 Likes (Received): 4	This is probably glaringly obvious but what does p/m stand for? I sincerely hope it isn't £35 per minute! __________________ The UK Housing Wiki - Attempting to document every tower block, council estate, private estate, housing association, tower block construction/ demolition method, tower block architect, tower block construction company... etc etc, in the UK. Everything to do with postwar residences! - Please join and help! EREBUS - OFFICIAL MOD CANDIDATE 2011 - BRITISH MODS FOR BRITISH PEOPLE!

May 23rd, 2009, 08:59 PM	#90
morestoreysplease Brummie Angeleno Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham UK, Los Angeles CA Posts: 6,684 Likes (Received): 19	Is there nowhere in Sandwell like Smethwick / Oldbury / West Brom? __________________ Birmingham - TheBigCityPlan.

May 20th, 2009, 07:17 PM	#81
depechemad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: uk Posts: 320 Likes (Received): 0	yeah about a five min walk from the bristol rd

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myoldman Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7 Likes (Received): 0	Per month

May 23rd, 2009, 06:15 AM	#88
Nacho Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,674 Likes (Received): 5	That seems a very good price .

May 23rd, 2009, 10:13 AM	#89
U475 Foxtrot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,195 Likes (Received): 2	I've used it and there's a spa too. It's not massive but does have some quiet spells if you're doing laps. Perry Beeches and Wyndley baths both have reasonable sized pools.

May 23rd, 2009, 10:04 PM	#91
U475 Foxtrot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,195 Likes (Received): 2	There's Thimblemill baths near Global wines in bearwood which have been rcently refurbished. Never been though

May 23rd, 2009, 10:27 PM	#92
Erebus555 It's Sting. So What? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 31,246 Likes (Received): 4	Stechford Cascades is due for a refurbishment too. __________________ The UK Housing Wiki - Attempting to document every tower block, council estate, private estate, housing association, tower block construction/ demolition method, tower block architect, tower block construction company... etc etc, in the UK. Everything to do with postwar residences! - Please join and help! EREBUS - OFFICIAL MOD CANDIDATE 2011 - BRITISH MODS FOR BRITISH PEOPLE!

May 25th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#93
Engels Simples Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 4,098 Likes (Received): 7	Has anyone used the new Tudor Grange swimming baths in Solihull? I used to swim in the old 60's building as a kid but havent been to the new one, i think they may have rather replaced like in terms of facilities but the water slides may not have been repeated (shame) __________________ You were born poor, naked and helpless. Everything in your life was given to you, the food you ate, the clothes you wore, the shelter you received. Most importantly of all you received an education. You were given this because people loved you, because people you never knew worked to feed you and long before you were born people died to protect you and to give you the opportunities they never had. Life doesn't owe you anything! YOU owe life!

May 25th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#94
smysticed SSC Geek Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry and Birmingham Posts: 2,449 Likes (Received): 1	I have been to the new Tudor Grange, the pool is reduced in size to 25m now, and there is no slides, but there is a snazzy diving pool with a floor that can be raised or lowered, I managed to get the lifeguard to show me it in action. The general facilities are much improved, however. __________________ There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary and those who don't.

May 25th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#95
ROYAL BLUE Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 3,111 Likes (Received): 5	Tudor Grange without the slides!?!?!?! Thats awful. I used to love them, especially the really fast one.

May 26th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#97
hoody Hello Dave...? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Royston Vasey Posts: 4,812 Likes (Received): 52	Castle Vale swimming pool is a very good swimming pool. Nice and quiet. Excellent for exercise. It's not the biggest but you get a wiggle on as no fatties clog up the lanes. Erdington Baths has a decent Turkish Baths, the only one in the city. __________________ You're my wife now.

June 3rd, 2009, 10:20 AM	#99
U475 Foxtrot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,195 Likes (Received): 2	http://www.bing.com/maps/default.asp...cl=1&encType=1

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Elizabeth Kinoke Wheels... Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,043 Likes (Received): 0	looks nice

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