The King’s Cross developers have given their reasons for closing the pond 26 October on their website (https://www.kingscross.co.uk/kings-cross-pond-closure), and we have published our response, available here http://twitdoc.com/6NZJ and below. We hope they will listen to our proposals on the opportunities and challenges, to build a future for the pond at the heart of the development. Let us know what you think and feed in your ideas on how we can promote and sustain the pond into the future, at savekxpondcampaign@gmail.com; @savekxpond Our response Save KX Pond Campaign, representing the users of the pond and residents, on how King’s Cross Pond could thrive into the future at the heart of N1C: • We want the developers to listen to our proposals to plan a long-term future for the pond, building on the innovative investment and harnessing the vast outpouring of support and ideas for a refreshed future for the pond. • We see the park and the pond forming a green oasis at the heart of the development. With imaginative promotion and funding there would be more year-round swimming, wider use and access for all. • The pond has been built to last, and has quickly evolved from being a novelty to a highly valued swimming experience for many locals, regulars and visitors, who appreciate its health benefits, wildlife and beauty. The pond is playing a crucial role in building a community and bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds. • We believe that everyone would benefit from saving the pond at the heart of N1C. Contact us at savekxpondcampaign@gmail.com; @savekxpond You might also like to comment on the Camden New Journal story here: http://www.camdennewjournal.com/splashmob-kings-cross We have also written to them with a more detailed outline of our ideas for the future of the pond and our suggestions on responding to the challenges and using the opportunities. Our letter is available at http://twitdoc.com/6NQI. Showing our love for the pond In the last few days before the pond is due to close, many have been sharing photos and comments, and enjoying refreshing swims. On Sunday a community event brought in many swimmers, young and old and in between, to make the most of the autumn sunshine. We have uploaded some more videos, and you can see photos at https://twitter.com/savekxpond / @savekxpond. Do keep sending us your photos, memories and thoughts, savekxpondcampaign@gmail.com. Some of Sunday’s swimmers Christine Mudd, who came to the pond with Jim, said how much she enjoyed swimming here, before warming up with some hot food at the Skip Café https://youtu.be/jxs11a5zjAw Igor Fierens, who lives locally, swam on the first day the pond was opened and regularly ever since, and hopes the pond can continue https://youtu.be/BMEkJG96cAk Melanie and Stephanie were here from Coventry enjoying a half-hour swim to make the most of their visit https://youtu.be/yKD4S66N0KI A family came along to enjoy the afternoon. Dad and daughter both jumped in for a quick dip and talked to us about the pond afterwards https://youtu.be/wH-mOCRan8A Lorelei Mathias, campaign group member and writer, on what she loves about the pond https://youtu.be/cFPw9pV1oY0 We've tweeted some more photos of swimmers at the pond @savekxpond, including of - a group of local children splashing about on the shallow decking and daring each other to get in the cold water. - Noel Frarey who had two swims in the same afternoon, and described it as bliss. - Brian Alborough who swam and chilled out in the pool and has shared a video from the afternoon on Facebook.