The annual Blackwater SwimSchool Gala was held at the centre recently.

The event was open to all those children on Blackwater's SwimSchool Scheme and anyone from five to 16 years old could enter.

The whole event ran smoothly with over 50 races completed, and the grand finale was a 'mums and dads' race which raised some of the biggest cheers of the evening.

Event organiser and SwimSchool principal Leigh Simpson said: "The event ran really well and we hope to see even more children join in next year."

For more information about adult and children's swimming lessons and lifesaving courses, telephone 01621 851898.

Pictured are some of the youngsters who took part in the Blackwater SwimSchool Gala.

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