Wednesday 16 April 2014

First Swimming Experience - Tadley Pool

Last Sunday 13th April we decided to take Reuben for his first swimming experience!

We were wondering where to go for ages with Coral Reef creeping up in the options but we decided to go with Tadley as they hold a class called 'Jelly Babies' which runs from 9am-12pm every Sunday morning :)

So off we went making the short journey and upon arrival we paid £6.30 for 2 adults and 1 child which was a very fair price in my opinion, we enquired about getting a baby ring but it was £17 so we decided not to bother!

I am glad we didn't buy the ring as a close experience with Reuben the first time was better for him so he felt safe and secure.

Unfortunately our experience poolside wasn't as expected, the changing rooms were in a horrendous state with all sorts of debris on the floor and generally very unclean.

Upon entering the pool it appeared rather cold and even when in there for a good 15-20 minutes we noticed no difference, poor little Reuben was shivering and shaking and can't have been a nice experience for him. The pool should be around 32 degrees but it was only set to 28/29.

We decided to call it a day very soon after arriving and we won't be going back there in a hurry.

Very disappointing - would love to hear where you go swimming?


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