Free Swimming Lessons for Thame’s over 50s

CALLING all over 50s who have never had the chance to learn to swim!

Nexus Community Leisure, in partnership with the ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) and Age Concern have secured Big Lottery funding to run a series of free swimming lessons across sites in Thame, Berinsfield and
Didcot.

This new opportunity will run as a series of 8, forty-five minute lessons at each location. The course will start with a gentle introduction to the leisure centre, the teacher and some goal setting to ensure that everyone achieves their own personal aim for the course.

The lessons are an introduction to the basics of swimming and water confidence and this project has been set up in order to increase the number of people enjoying swimming regularly as part of a healthy
lifestyle.

The profile of swimming has risen significantly over the last year with more and more people learning about the benefits of swimming. Swimming is a great activity, particularly for older people as it is non-weight bearing, and so therefore puts little pressure on joints, swimming can also be enjoyed at any level.

To find out more residents should contact the local centre using the details below:

Thame Leisure Centre, Tuesday 8 June, 9.15? 10.00 am, 01844 215607

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Sumitted: 17/05/10