Celebrations for Droitwich Spa Lido's 90th birthday revealed
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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