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Free Swimming Lessons - From 1st February 2010

Have you ever considered wanting to learn to swim? If you are aged over 11 now is your chance to learn - and for free, thanks to a new government initiative and the Bristol City Council’s partnership with Sport & Leisure Management (SLM), who manage Bristol’s six swimming pools.

The following opportunities to learn to swim for free are currently on offer and start the week commencing February 1st 2010.

Adult lessons (age 18+):
Henbury Leisure Centre Wednesdays 7.30am - 8.15am
Horfield Leisure Centre Thursdays 7.00am-7.45am & 7.45am-8.30am
Easton Leisure Centre Tuesdays 7.00am-7.45am & 7.45am-8.30am

Disability lessons (age 11+):
Easton Leisure Centre Mondays 11.00am - 11.45am
Henbury Leisure Centre Sundays 4.30am - 5.30pm

50+ lessons:
Bishopsworth pool Fridays 3.15pm - 4.00pm

Participants signing up to the free swims will have the chance to take part in up to six hours of lessons by qualified instructors.

To book a place and find out more information about free courses please contact:

Alan Powell on 07825 313 199.