SWIMMERS took the plunge and quizzed experts about the running of Worcester's pool and Perdiswell sports centre at a special forum recently.

Leisure Connection, which manages the city's pool and sports centre on behalf of the council, organised the forum at the Sansome Walk baths and it proved so popular, it is set to become a monthly event.

Concessions

"We held two well-attended sessions and I also took a number of calls throughout the day, out of which several very good ideas emerged from regular users," said Steve Huxtable, Leisure Connection's contracts manager.

"Issues involving communications, changing facilities, cleanliness, external access, lighting, signage and concessions were all voiced by regulars of the pool and I was able to answer most - if not quite all - of their questions," he said.

"It was a valuable two-way exercise that we're keen to see continue, and we will be acting on all of the suggestions put forward by those who voiced a concern."