On May 17, SwimNarberth welcomed back children to the water of the pool after an absence of five months.

Martin James, trustee and teacher said: “It is such an exciting time for Swim Narberth.

“We are at the beginning of a new start and I sincerely believe we can become the best Aquatic Teaching Centre in Wales.

“We hope to provide a wide range of instructional classes in all the aquatic disciplines and one of our main aims will be to get every child in the Narberth area swimming.”

Pool Manager Faye Goldsworthy added: “It’s so nice to see so many familiar faces back in the water! Our phone hasn’t stopped ringing for Swimming Lessons!

“Our apologies if we haven’t been able to answer your call – however over the next few weeks, we will slowly be opening up new classes and lessons for all ages to join and we hope there is something suitable for everyone to attend.”

SwimNarberth over the past month has also been transitioning behind the scenes with the recent retirement of Clr. Sue Rees who saved and fought the pool from closing in 2014.

The Board of Trustees thank Sue for all her hard work and dedication she has given the pool and wishes her all the very best in her retirement from the pool but welcomes her back anytime for a Swim!

In Sue’s place, the remaining Board of Trustees has appointed existing trustee and ex-mayor Christopher Walters to the role of Chairman.

Chris who is also Chairman of Narberth Civic Week and who has been actively involved with the pool since 2020 welcomed the opportunity to lead the pool into its exciting future.

Alongside Chris - the pool also welcomed new trustee Prof. Keith Cash and welcomed back Mrs. Ruth Barnes to the Board of Trustees.

Chris explained: “The Board of Trustees are currently hard at work planning its next five-year business plan and its future timetable once the Covid-19 restrictions lift.

“As you can appreciate this is a very tough time for the pool as we are limited in our operations however, we hope to welcome back open public swimming in the very near future.

“In the next few weeks, we hope to open Lane Swimming and Bubble Swims for people to book.”

You can keep an eye on the SwimNarberth Facebook page for all latest updates (www.facebook.com/swimnarberth); or email [email protected] to get in contact