FORTY children from Colchester’s Greenstead estate have been taught how to swim thanks to funding from Barnado’s Children’s Centres.
The 12-week ‘Swim With Me’ course was aimed at children aged 3 to 5 years.
All the families who attended the swimming lessons also attend the Barnardo’s Colchester children’s centre in Hawthorn Avenue.
Due to its success, the Children’s centres have now funded a second group of 12 lessons and filled the 40 places, which will be starting on Saturday.
Tracie Jack, swimming instructor, said: “The first couple of weeks were challenging as some of the children had never been in a swimming pool before, however, they have soon settled in and it is wonderful to see the excitement on the children’s faces now each week they come to lessons.”
For more information on the centres or to learn more about the funded swimming sessions, call the team on 01206 861950.
Alternatively, visit www.colchester.surestart.org
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