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Waveney District Council and Everyday Swim, Suffolk’s latest initiative to get more people in the UK swimming, is offering participants in its current pilot scheme the added incentive of good company and a nice cup of tea, if they take to the water over the next few weeks.

At the start of June, Waveney District Council announced an exciting two-phased project to remove the barriers that discourage people from swimming and promote the sport as part of a healthier lifestyle. The first phase offers people aged 45 and over the chance to take part in swimming activities completely free of charge and runs until 22 July.

Over the coming weeks, as part of the scheme, a number of drop-in sessions will take place at each venue to enable participants to meet up after their free swim for a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. These friendly, informal sessions will take place at the following times:

Bungay Pool at 1.45pm to 2.45pm on Thursday 3 July, Thursday 10 July and Thursday 17 July.
Waterlane Pool at 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Monday 7 July, Friday 11 July and Wednesday 16 July.

The really good news is that there is no need to book in advance. Participants in the scheme can just turn up, have a swim and then relax with friends. The Active Wellbeing Coordinator has facilitated the sessions on the 3, 7, 11 and 17 July. Those on 10 and 16 July are facilitated in partnership with the Older People Project and Age Concern.

People aged 45 and over can register for a free leisure card at either of the centres. It will entitle you to free casual swimming until 22 July 2008. Call Waterlane Leisure Centre on 01502 569116 or Bungay Pool and Gym on 01986 895 014 for more information or visit the following websites: www.everydayswim.org  www.suffolksport.com