Swimming is one of the best exercises for all of us,regardless of age or ability. Once in the water, those with physical disabilities are not as disadvantaged as on dry land. Talk of how fast some people can walk to Willow Way is purely academic for those who cannot walk very well - look around there a quite a few within our community. The existing pools on Dartmouth Road are well served by buses; another good reason for keeping swimming at its current site. We should look to the Health budget fora substantial contribution towards the costs of building and maintaining the new pools and for providing hydrotherapy here.