People with disabilities in Ipswich will soon be able to take part in special swimming sessions at Crown Pools, provided by Suffolk-based charity Optua. Optua has received nearly £5,000 from the Awards for All lottery grants programme to expand its Big Splash swimming sessions to the Ipswich area. The Ipswich Big Splash sessions begin next March (2006) and anyone interested in taking part or volunteering to help can call Optua Leisure on 01473 836770, email leisure@optua.org.uk or check out the website at www.optua.org.uk where there is more information on activities and events for disabled people. Optua is the new name for Rethink Disability.
Big Splash disabled sessions take place at Crown Pools every Thursday from 2 - 3pm.