"When two years, following a lengthy and extensive consultation, Mayor Bullock had said that Forest Hill Pools would have been refurbished, many in Lewisham celebrated, some cynics thought 'I believe it when I see it'.

Fast forward two years and the Mayor decides that the Victorian complex of Forest Hill Pools will be demolished to make way for a new pool. Further analysis done by the consultants for Lewisham Council show that the refurbishment would be too risky. Two years ago this was not clear to them.

Together with the pools the adjacent Louise House will also be redeveloped. Receipts from the sale of the land for housing will offset the cost of the new pool.These are two historical buildings standing next to the listed library and many in Forest Hill will surely oppose this decision. The fact that the proposed replacement is a more limited provision than the current Victorian Pool is another reason for discontent."

(Via save Ladywell Pool Mayor makes a U-turn on Forest Hill Pool: .)

| London Borough of Lewisham | 8 February 2008; 4:58:49 PM |# | | Discuss |

"Unborn babies are believed to have been added to a waiting list for heavily subscribed swimming lessons by pregnant women in Aberdeenshire. The unusual move was thought to have been made in a bid to ensure their children could get a place in busy classes."

(Via BBC NEWS | Scotland | North East/N Isles | 'Swimming bid' for unborn babies: .)

| Scotland | 8 February 2008; 9:38:53 AM |# | | Discuss |