The splash sessions were started back in 2001 for members of a local group, Community Help and Understanding for Multiple Sclerosis, (CHUMS) as a therapy session for those suffering from MS.

Aquatics—exercise in water—is often recommended because it provides optimal exercise conditions for the person with MS. Water reduces the effects of gravity, and the buoyancy or weightlessness that occurs in water helps a person with weakened limbs attain a greater range of motion. In addition, chest-high water can provide support, enabling many persons with MS to stand and maintain balance for exercises with less effort than on land. The resistance that water provides can also be utilized for purposes of muscle strengthening. There are also many types of commercially-available devices that can increase the water resistance and provide an excellent method of strengthening.

Recently the sessions were opened to those with other disabilities, the sessions are free to members and cost £3 for non members. Those participating must have a carer in the pool with them. The pool has a hoist and disabled access to the pool side. For more information telephone 01634 251492 or email info@baeclub.co.uk