THE first session of  Tavistock Swimming Club's Youth Disabillity Swim Project took place at Meadowlands in Tavistock on Saturday.

The programme, as part of the 'Playground to Podium' initiative, is open to all young atheletes with a disabillity or learning dificulty.

Neil Marks, a spokeman for project, said: 'The swimmers all enjoyed themselves and were enthusiastic about further developing their established swimming technique under the watchful eye and direction of the coach Liz Webb and volunteers from the club.

'All the swimmers worked hard and rose to the challenges that were put to them with confidence visibly growing as the session progressed.

'Initial assessments of the attendees suggested that there is good potential to be developed over the coming season.' The next session is due to take place on Saturday, May 19 at Meadowlands. There is space and availability to attend future sessions. 

n For more details contact the club via the pool or the chairman, Neil Marks on 07843 339950.