It’s closing???Has anyone heard anymore on the aquatic centre closure ? I suspect it won't be until after Aug 2019 now as they're committed to the world transplant games ?
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It’s closing???Has anyone heard anymore on the aquatic centre closure ? I suspect it won't be until after Aug 2019 now as they're committed to the world transplant games ?
Your gonna look stupid with armbands on mate, just stay in shallow end.my daughter is 2 and I’m taking her swimming leading up to our summer holiday, never taken her before and wanted to know, are arm bands or those buoyancy vests best. Or none at all?
Ps: I f***ing hate swimming
Roof needs replacing, 10 month job apparently but as they haven't announced it yet I don't think it will happen until after the transplant games nowIt’s closing???
It’s brand new??!?Roof needs replacing, 10 month job apparently but as they haven't announced it yet I don't think it will happen until after the transplant games now
No doubt lots of lawyers currently coining it in
You've gone from 3 in a mile to a 12 mile radius regardless of decades .We aren't talking facilities we're talking bairns wanting to swim rather than parents thinking they want to .How many kids are running round the house saying please please take me swimming ?You’re missing what I’m saying.
I take my little’un to the Marriott in Durham for lessons. There’s at least 4 different swim franchises in the area all serving, I’d estimate around 1000 kids a week combined.
Comparing to Newcastle Road, haway man. Haven Point in Shields always chokka, Washington always chokka, aquatic centre busy, others routinely busy.
High Street, what decade are you talking here? Leisure Centre has also been closed years. All replaced with newer, better facilities.
Aye, 10 years I think. Not sure what the problem is but the roof leaks badly which can't be good for the timber frame and is shite for spectatorsIt’s brand new??!?
Many many more swimming organised lessons and clubs than used to, it's changed since we were kidsYou've gone from 3 in a mile to a 12 mile radius regardless of decades .We aren't talking facilities we're talking bairns wanting to swim rather than parents thinking they want to .How many kids are running round the house saying please please take me swimming ?
I didn't need my mam to persuade me .
I suppose I can only speak from my own experience so 1 child that I know of. 100%.You've gone from 3 in a mile to a 12 mile radius regardless of decades .We aren't talking facilities we're talking bairns wanting to swim rather than parents thinking they want to .How many kids are running round the house saying please please take me swimming ?
I didn't need my mam to persuade me .
It sure what your point is.You've gone from 3 in a mile to a 12 mile radius regardless of decades .We aren't talking facilities we're talking bairns wanting to swim rather than parents thinking they want to .How many kids are running round the house saying please please take me swimming ?
I didn't need my mam to persuade me .
Mine swims every dayI suppose I can only speak from my own experience so 1 child that I know of. 100%.
Has your dad never been snorkelling, swam in blue seas with the sun beating down, jumped off a boat on holiday and all the stuff we do as kids? He's missed out imo so again imo, it has affected him. Also not being able to swim is quite dangerous living in a coastal town ( if you live in Sunderland that is) where the river and coast play a big part.What a load of shit. My dads 66 and still cant swim and it hasnt affected his life at all. If theyve left it too late at 2 then what do you suggest ? Just never go in a pool again ?
More point was, which people miss then tell me I'm missing the point, yes teach them to swim but I don't think it's high on their list of things to do like it was at a time when we had less options .It's driven by parents nowIt sure what your point is.
My kids don’t understand the concept of water, but I still think teaching them to swim is a good idea.
They don’t ask me to take them anywhere out of the house, but I still take them outside.
I done just what you mention with my 12 and 14 year old in lanzarote last year, brilliant and they loved it.Has your dad never been snorkelling, swam in blue seas with the sun beating down, jumped off a boat on holiday and all the stuff we do as kids? He's missed out imo so again imo, it has affected him. Also not being able to swim is quite dangerous living in a coastal town ( if you live in Sunderland that is) where the river and coast play a big part.
Organised lessons aren't the same really are they ?Aye, 10 years I think. Not sure what the problem is but the roof leaks badly which can't be good for the timber frame and is shite for spectators
Many many more swimming organised lessons and clubs than used to, it's changed since we were kids
He’s probably never left his home town.Has your dad never been snorkelling, swam in blue seas with the sun beating down, jumped off a boat on holiday and all the stuff we do as kids? He's missed out imo so again imo, it has affected him. Also not being able to swim is quite dangerous living in a coastal town ( if you live in Sunderland that is) where the river and coast play a big part.
Nicest thing anyone has said to me in agesWho said it was the first time? We’ve taken her loads but because we’ve got a 1 yr old too it’s not always logistically possible. You come across as a bit of an arrogant self righteous prick to be honest although I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and pretend that you didn’t mean it the way it came over.
Ours loved their lessons. Lots of songs, floats and giggling.Organised lessons aren't the same really are they ?
Doesn't scream fun at you
Certainly not and over protective parents are probably the reason why.....Organised lessons aren't the same really are they ?
Doesn't scream fun at you
That's the sort my lad had, an Aussie programme iirc. Was like a fish at 3-4Ours loved their lessons. Lots of songs, floats and giggling.
Sounds nice ,lots of people will get nowhere near warm blue seas .He may have missed a few things not swimming ,he may have rode motorbikes all his life and unless you do you've missed out too .I've done both and it's motorbikes every time .It's just choices that's all .Hardly affecting anyone .Plenty good swimmers drown unfortunately and plenty don't fall in our dangerous riverHas your dad never been snorkelling, swam in blue seas with the sun beating down, jumped off a boat on holiday and all the stuff we do as kids? He's missed out imo so again imo, it has affected him. Also not being able to swim is quite dangerous living in a coastal town ( if you live in Sunderland that is) where the river and coast play a big part.
I should have said respect not fear.Another disagreeing with you
You say a fear of water is good for you and bad for you in one post
Don't think kids are that fussed about pools and stuff like previous generations ,yeah they should be able to swim but it's not that great jumping around in a cold pool or freezing sea . We did it because there was not much to do