FISSH
(Fraserburgh area Initiative for Swimming Sport
& Health) SCO40848
Hannah
Watson, a pupil at Fraserburgh Academy, designed our
logo:
This
is what we are all about :
The
new Fraserburgh Swimming, Sport & Community Complex
This
computer graphic shows what the new Fraserburgh Swimming,
Sport & Community complex will look like once it
opens in early January 2013. A great reason to come
along and visit Fraserburgh and the surrounding area.
And
here is another:
A
flume, similar in design to the one above (this one
is 50m ours will be 40m), will also be in the new pool
hall along with other fun equipment, what a great way
to spend a few hours of your visit to the town.
Our
organisation, FISSH, was set up in 2007 and became a
Registered Charity (SCO40848) in 2009. We were established
to represent the local community in trying to forward
the building of this complex.
We
were delighted when, after much campaigning, Aberdeenshire
Council agreed to finance most of the £9M project
and also when they asked that FISSH come on board and
become part of the Project Team. Sportscotland also
provided £500,000 towards the cost of the building.
As
our other contribution to the project we have been actively
fundraising to provide a 40metre long internal water
flume and fun equipment that Aberdeenshire Council,
in light of the present economic climate, cannot provide.
We
have over £80,000 in our fund, 2/3rds of the way
to realising our £120,000 target. If you take
a look at the events section on the visitfraserburgh
website you will be able to see the types of fundraising
activities we undertake, so if you're in the area come
along and enjoy them. We also have a great deal of support
from individuals and groups within the community who
fundraise on our behalf.
The
“1 st Sod” on the construction site was cut on 25 th
July 2011, so the construction phase has begun! At that
event it was emphasised by Aberdeenshire Council that
it was the community spirit of the town that enabled
this project to go ahead. Come and see our area and
experience that same spirit in our welcome to you.
For
more information on the project, do not hesitate to
contact the Chairman of FISSH, Doreen Mair on 01346
514096 or doreen.mair@btinternet.com
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