Dear Editor,
I was so saddened by the news of Stratford Park’s sauna and steam room closing next week that I feel compelled to write something to express what this space means to me and so many others that frequent it.
The sauna in particular is very special to us; it may seem like nothing more than a small and somewhat grimy sweatbox, but it provides an opportunity to relax, unwind, process the day’s events, connect with people, connect with oneself, and let go of stress, amongst other things.
Spending time in the sauna has become a necessary part of my week and without it, I genuinely don’t know where I would go to gain all of the benefits listed above – I am utterly convinced that both my mental and physical wellbeing will decline as a result of this closure. Several others have shared similar feelings with me.
Milly Day
