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Yesterday we saw a very welcome announcement from Swindon Borough Council as they seek to secure the future of the Oasis. As I have previously written, most people in Swindon have a cherished memory of the Oasis. It is an iconic, much loved, well used and integral part of Swindon’s heritage and leisure provision. I want to pay tribute to all of the residents and the Save Oasis campaign group who have made it crystal clear how important the Oasis is. As a local resident, the former Lead Member for Leisure, Recreation and Culture on Swindon Borough Council and having served as the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Sport and Leisure; I absolutely share the passion to save the Oasis – closure would be unacceptable.
Swindon Town legend Chris Kamara has thrown his support behind the Save Oasis campaign. Sky Sports pundit Kammy made more than 230 appearances for Town back in the 1970s and 80s and became a firm favourite among fans. Now, in a pre-recorded message to the Save Oasis Swindon campaign group, he has urged the public to support the campaign and keep the leisure centre open. He said: I went to the Oasis a lot when living in the area and when playing for Swindon. My two sons, Ben and Jack, loved the pool and I also did my first bit of coaching there when I did football sessions for the unemployed.