MORE people are being encouraged to take up swimming, as East Lindsey District Council launches free swimming lessons at Skegness’ Embassy Swimming Pool and Horncastle Swimming Pool.

The free swimming lessons are available to those aged over 17 and those signing up must commit to attending six sessions that take place weekly from the following dates:

• Skegness Embassy Pool each Friday between 5.30pm and 6.30pm from February 5, 2010
• Horncastle Swimming Pool each Monday between 6.30 and 7pm and Wednesday between 9am and 9.30am beginning on February 1, 2010.

By completing this course, participants will then receive a discount if they choose to complete the following full 12 week programme.

For further information or to sign up, please contact the Embassy Swimming Pool on 01754 610675 or Horncastle Swimming Pool 01507 522489