Springfield School s purpose-built hydrotherap y pool in Witney is no w opening for extra session s specifically targeting parents and babies. The benefits of swimming and water sessions for babies are well documented, but often the pool temperature, busy surroundings and splashing from older children can make water sessions difficult for parents and babies Springfield s pool is open to just ten parents and babies at a time, making the experience calm and enjoyable.

With the water heated to 32C, the pool is wonderfully warm and soothing fo babies Horizontal changing areas als make life easier for parents changing babies both before and after the session.

"At Nexus Community we have seen how successful the hydrotherap y sessions have been for our disabled and elderly users and we wanted t extend this service to our younge community members as well, " said Ben Border, General Manager at the Windrush Leisure Centre in witney who oversee Springfield School s pool.

There are six sessions per week and courses of ten 30-minute session s costs £40. for more information call 01993 20202 or visi www. nexuscommunity.org