A local swimming pool is offering two five-day swimming courses for children to develop water confidence and  competence during the Easter holidays.

Learning to swim is important, especially for children living near the Thames. 

This Easter, Teddington Pool & Fitness Centre is offering Swim Crash Courses five times a day from Monday, 7 April to Friday, 11 April and Monday, 14 April to Thursday, 17 April.

The pool's four-day courses cost £46.00 for Richmond Card (R/C0 holders and £50.00 for Non-R/C holders.

Whereas its five-day courses cost £57.50 for R/C holders and £62.50 for Non-R/C holders.

Booking information:

• All classes must be booked and paid for in advance.
• An application form/medical form must be completed for each child.
• Classes are subject to availability and may be cancelled due to insufficient numbers enrolled.
• No refunds are given.

Bev De Castella, Swimming Coach and Manager of Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre has worked there for 27 years.

She said: "The families who come here are all congenial and everyone enjoys using the facilities."

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For additional information and to book a course, call the centre at 02037722999