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by Dora McNamara:
I have been a keen swimmer for many years, so I was delighted to find that I didn't have to give it up when my sight deteriorated. The Foresight swimming group has a one hour session every Tuesday at the Grimsby Leisure Centre pool at 2.45.
About 8-10 members are picked up from home and, accompanied by sighted companions, take over the whole pool for an hour. The water is very warm and the depth graduates from nothing to about 5' so it is absolutely safe and suits everyone from the paddlers to the keen swimmers. And there is always an attendant keeping a careful watch.
It's very pleasant to go from the cold, wintry outdoors to the warmth of the pool and the changing rooms are well equipped and not at all difficult to find your way around.
Everyone knows that swimming is one of the best forms of exercise and it's great fun to do it with friends. Come and have a go!