Orion’s Pool Being Put to Good Use

News updates on the Orion Swimming Pool sponsored by Polyoak Packaging.

SWIMMING POOL OPENING 2009

What a glorious day it was when Lydia Goldswain took the first plunge to open our new swimming pool officially. Not even the South Easter could place a damper on the enthusiasm. The purpose of the pool is twofold: not only to provide healthy recreational opportunities for our residents and children, but also to use it for therapeutic purposes. The Wilge children will make use of the shallow 5x5meter pool, whilst the adults can use the 10x5meter deeper side for swimming and water games. Thank you to Polyoak and Wiehahn Foundation who made this dream come true!



SWIMMING LESSONS

Lydia Goldswain, a phenomenal lady, offered her voluntary services to give weekly swimming lessons to our children, adults and staff members. Lydia is a spastic diaplegic, with an incredible story of her struggle to overcome her physical challenge. She is the only disabled person who ever made an attempt to swim the English Channel, and plans to do it for the 4th time next year. Lydia’s determination is an encouragement to us all.



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