Doggie Paddle Raises Vital Funds

Heckington Community Swimming Pool allowed dogs to take an end of season dip.
Heckington Community Swimming
Pool allowed dogs to take an end of season dip.

An outdoor swimming pool in Lincolnshire welcomed four-legged friends and their owners to take a dip during the last few sessions of the season, in a bid to raise vital funds.

Heckington Community Swimming Pool marked the end of the summer season with Doggie Dip sessions, following a highly successful trial last year.

Michael Wells, chair of the pool committee explains: “The idea started as a bit of a joke, but the one-off session last year proved to be so popular that we decided to roll it out again this year.

“Some dogs really enjoy having a good splash about, whereas others are a little hesitant at first. Owners are welcome to swim with the dogs if they wish.”