Shoalstone Pool
Getting ready for
a seasonal swim
Having monitored and
carried out light repairs throughout the winter, the team of
volunteers worked hard in the week running up to the Saturday
May 26th to get everything finished for this year's opening
of Shoalstone Pool. |
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| Fortunately glorious weather aided the
volunteers and Chairman of the Friends of Shoalstone Pool Rowan
Molesworth said, “This year we were given a fantastic helping
hand by the Devon and Cornwall Probation Service Community Workers
under their team leader Barry”. He also said, “A big thank you
to all of the volunteers for all their hard work to get the pool
ready in time.” |
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| Extensive work had to be undertaken
this year to render all along one side of the pool before the
paint was applied. This should mean the Pool requires less maintenance
for a while and allow the team to concentrate next year on working
on the valve which regulates the sea water. |
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Other jobs such as fixing
the railings and ladders were done in time for the tide to fill
the Pool on Friday although at this time of the year they are
not high enough to completely fill the pool. Nevertheless the
volunteers, who include some of the lifeguards employed by Torbay
Council for the season, helped top up the Pool to ensure a depth
suitable for all those set to enjoy a swim on bank Holiday week
end. |
