"We were forced to close the
paddling pool on health and safety grounds even though there were hundreds of families wanting to use it."
Picture: www.icNewcastle.co.uk/buyaphoto ref: 01054317; POOL: The
paddling pool in Carlisle Park.
Parents of youngsters on the Fallow Hill estate in Sydenham, Leamington, had clubbed together to buy a 10ft wide, one foot deep
paddling pool.
Speaking about one of the larger potential projects at the park - the revitalisation of the
paddling pool - Coun Crimmings said it could take place in the future.
Very soon it became a
paddling pool and for many years it was very popular, until it became unsavoury and no longer suitable.
"We cannot afford to do this." Despite the sad news, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council says all
paddling pool volunteer groups were told the council would provide a lifeguard for four weeks free of charge.
And with the
paddling pool's future assured now, Mrs Coull is hopeful the harbour landmark will remain as popular as ever.
BLUE BASIN: Donna Coull, Lilian Urquhart and Kirsty Farquhar at the Portnockie
paddling pool. Photograph by Jason Hedges
The birds cooled off during the heatwave last week - with wildlife artist Robert Fuller spotting them swoop down when his children left their
paddling pool out.
Barbecue and
paddling pool sales registered three-digit rises
Shoppers canslash an extra [pounds sterling]13 off the cost of the
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There are three water flumes, a diving platform and pool, a
paddling pool, a sandpit for toddlers and a water fountain feature to keep everyone cool at Aldershot Lido.