Celebrations for lido's 90th birthday revealed

A summer of water-centred celebration is being lined up to mark 90 years since the opening of a much-loved lido.

Droitwich Spa Lido will host a series of events running from June to August to celebrate its opening in 1935.

Music, a poolside party and swimming lessons are part of the itinerary of events commemorating "a momentous milestone and a story of survival throughout nine decades", Suzi Wood, chair of Friends of Droitwich Spa Lido, said.

"We're looking forward to a spectacular summer and hope for a good turnout of revellers to join in with our celebrations."

Events commence on 11 June, where the curtain-raiser will be switched on with an evening of music, followed by a poolside party with a barbecue on 14 June.

Wychavon District Council and the Friends of Droitwich Spa Lido group have put a book together, containing memories of the pool, with pictures and stories gathered from over the years, which will be launched on 19 July.

Its history over nine decades has included a grand opening by a film star Ralph Lynn, closures during World War Two - and then the pool shut in 1999 before restoration was planned.

Councillor Dan Birch said: "It's an opportunity to reflect on how much the Lido means to the people of the town while also looking to the future with confidence."

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