MACPool News
Keep update to date with everything MACPoolPool closure August – September 2024
Due to unforeseen circumstances - we have had to make the decision to close the swimming pool from Friday 30th August 2024 @ 3pm until further notice. Our boiler and heating system has had a failure which means extensive maintenance work must be carried out to ensure...
AGM 2023
MACEL (MACPool Activity Hub) AGM is being held on Tues 14th November at 6pm at MACPool Cafe Notice of AGM 2023 2 Annual accounts to 31 March 2023
“Why wait….take just 60 seconds to read this and 60 minutes a week to start afresh…
April is traditionally a time for Spring cleaning, at MACPool, it’s been time for Spring training!
We are delighted to announce we have 5 new staff who have been successfully trained as Lifeguards and were proud to have been informed by Bryan (the trainer) that ‘overall standards were particularly high’. Plus, Carol successfully completed her STA Award in Teaching...
Exciting News! Cafe and Soft-Play open extra days!
We are thrilled to announce our friends at the Salty Dog Cafe MACPool are now open 6 days a week! So pop in for a tasty treat or relaxing lunch Tues-Sundays. To check the times of the Soft-Play sessions and book in advance click here
Farewell Fiona – Hello Guy
As you may know Fiona MacAlpine is leaving the MACPool activity hub on Friday 24th March and on behalf of all members of the MACPool community, I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to Fiona for her dedication and support to MACPool over the last 4 years....
The Salty Dog joins MACPool
MACPool and the Salty Dog are delighted to announce a new partnership which will see the Salty Dog, take on a second Café located at the pool on the Oban road, Lochgilphead. Eilidh Thomsen, owner of the Salty Dog, says "It's great to officially announce we are...
Polly’s Pop-Up is Back!
This weekend we have the pleasure of hosting the wonderful Polly's Coffee Stop in our cafe.
MACEL Board Communication on reducing MACPool opening hours.
You will all be aware of the precarious economic situation which continues to affect households and businesses across Scotland and the UK. MACPool Activity Hub is not immune from the impact of high costs and inflation, both of which are making trading conditions at...
Take the Plunge & pop into Polly’s Coffee Stop in our Cafe this weekend
We are happy to host Pollys Coffee Stop, so please give her a warm welcome.
Happy Health ME in 2023 – A Community Wellbeing Event
MACPool will be hosting the following event organised by the Mid Argyll Living Well Network on 28th January 2023. Please note: this will effect our usual timetable. MALWN wellbeing event Calendar Jan 28th 2023: For a Happy, Healthy me in 2023, you...
New Adult Lessons in 2023
Adult Lessons - bookings now being taken for an 8 week block on Thursday nights beginning on the 19th January! Beginners will be on at 6:45 - 7:30pm. Improvers will be on at 7:30 - 8:30pm. Contact us on 01546 606676 to book on now!
Special Offer!
Adult Swimming Lessons
We are excited to announce that Adult Swimming Lessons will start on Thursday 3rd Nov. There are 3 different types of sessions available please read the information below and complete a booking form in advance, available from reception or click here to download....
Great News! Our Hydromobility class is back on the timetable
Great News! We have a Hydromobility class starting on Thursday 22nd Sept. 11am -12noon costing £5.40. There is no need to pre-book, just turn up on the day.
Official Opening Event
We had a fabulous “Official Opening” at the weekend. We gave representatives from our main funders a grand tour of our new and improved facilities. We would like to thank H.M Lord Lieutenant of Argyll & Bute, Jane MacLeod, for officially opening the MACPool...
Rag-Bag Collection Point
Once again we are a Rag-Bag Collection point. The scheme increases awareness about textile recycling and by increasing recycling rates we can help the environment by ensuring less material goes to landfill. As well as raise funds for our charity. Click here to...
LTS August 2022 Booking Information
With the summer holidays soon coming to a close, bookings will soon open for our first 12-week block of the upcoming school year. Payment for this block can be done in one of two ways: One up front payment for the 12-week block (£84.00 for Core Skills/ £108 for...
Pool closure August – September 2024
Due to unforeseen circumstances - we have had to make the decision to close the swimming pool from Friday 30th August 2024 @ 3pm until further notice. Our boiler and heating system has had a failure which means extensive maintenance work must be carried out to ensure...
AGM 2023
MACEL (MACPool Activity Hub) AGM is being held on Tues 14th November at 6pm at MACPool Cafe Notice of AGM 2023 2 Annual accounts to 31 March 2023
“Why wait….take just 60 seconds to read this and 60 minutes a week to start afresh…
April is traditionally a time for Spring cleaning, at MACPool, it’s been time for Spring training!
We are delighted to announce we have 5 new staff who have been successfully trained as Lifeguards and were proud to have been informed by Bryan (the trainer) that ‘overall standards were particularly high’. Plus, Carol successfully completed her STA Award in Teaching...
Exciting News! Cafe and Soft-Play open extra days!
We are thrilled to announce our friends at the Salty Dog Cafe MACPool are now open 6 days a week! So pop in for a tasty treat or relaxing lunch Tues-Sundays. To check the times of the Soft-Play sessions and book in advance click here
Farewell Fiona – Hello Guy
As you may know Fiona MacAlpine is leaving the MACPool activity hub on Friday 24th March and on behalf of all members of the MACPool community, I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to Fiona for her dedication and support to MACPool over the last 4 years....
The Salty Dog joins MACPool
MACPool and the Salty Dog are delighted to announce a new partnership which will see the Salty Dog, take on a second Café located at the pool on the Oban road, Lochgilphead. Eilidh Thomsen, owner of the Salty Dog, says "It's great to officially announce we are...
Polly’s Pop-Up is Back!
This weekend we have the pleasure of hosting the wonderful Polly's Coffee Stop in our cafe.
MACEL Board Communication on reducing MACPool opening hours.
You will all be aware of the precarious economic situation which continues to affect households and businesses across Scotland and the UK. MACPool Activity Hub is not immune from the impact of high costs and inflation, both of which are making trading conditions at...
Take the Plunge & pop into Polly’s Coffee Stop in our Cafe this weekend
We are happy to host Pollys Coffee Stop, so please give her a warm welcome.
Happy Health ME in 2023 – A Community Wellbeing Event
MACPool will be hosting the following event organised by the Mid Argyll Living Well Network on 28th January 2023. Please note: this will effect our usual timetable. MALWN wellbeing event Calendar Jan 28th 2023: For a Happy, Healthy me in 2023, you...
New Adult Lessons in 2023
Adult Lessons - bookings now being taken for an 8 week block on Thursday nights beginning on the 19th January! Beginners will be on at 6:45 - 7:30pm. Improvers will be on at 7:30 - 8:30pm. Contact us on 01546 606676 to book on now!
Special Offer!
Adult Swimming Lessons
We are excited to announce that Adult Swimming Lessons will start on Thursday 3rd Nov. There are 3 different types of sessions available please read the information below and complete a booking form in advance, available from reception or click here to download....
Great News! Our Hydromobility class is back on the timetable
Great News! We have a Hydromobility class starting on Thursday 22nd Sept. 11am -12noon costing £5.40. There is no need to pre-book, just turn up on the day.
Official Opening Event
We had a fabulous “Official Opening” at the weekend. We gave representatives from our main funders a grand tour of our new and improved facilities. We would like to thank H.M Lord Lieutenant of Argyll & Bute, Jane MacLeod, for officially opening the MACPool...
Rag-Bag Collection Point
Once again we are a Rag-Bag Collection point. The scheme increases awareness about textile recycling and by increasing recycling rates we can help the environment by ensuring less material goes to landfill. As well as raise funds for our charity. Click here to...
LTS August 2022 Booking Information
With the summer holidays soon coming to a close, bookings will soon open for our first 12-week block of the upcoming school year. Payment for this block can be done in one of two ways: One up front payment for the 12-week block (£84.00 for Core Skills/ £108 for...