Water OAP

Forget water babies, the OAP's are taking over! My mum at the age of 60 has finally learnt to swimming and she's not alone either.

After years of watching us from the poolside she bravely took the plunge and join an over 60's swimming class last year. Prior to this she was too scared to enter water, only buying a cosie a few years ago whilst on holiday so she could cool off in the pool.

Since learning her confidence has grown and the staff at the local pool have been great and very supportive even cheering her on when she completed her 20 meters length, and some were very disappointed to have missed it.

She proudly showed us her new skill at Centre Parcs. Slightly competing with Jacob (6) at who was the better swimmer. But more importantly she was able to join in the fun and do things with Jacob and Emily that she missed out on when Gary and I were their age.

My mum is now making up for it, spending most days at the pool and joining the aqua aerobics. Plus just like a child my mum has displayed her certificates on the fridge.

On enquiring at Poole leisure centre about lessons when she moved there, she was told that she would be in the advance class! Well done Super Gran!