NEW swimming deals are being launched across several County Durham leisure centres.

Durham County Council’s Aqualearn programme was officially launched at Freeman’s Quay leisure centre, in Durham City, today (Tuesday, April 2).

The package includes one swimming lesson per week, unlimited access to public and family swimming lessons for the child and a welcome pack.

Aqualearn will be available at the following leisure centres: Freeman’s Quay, Newton Aycliffe, Spennymoor, Teesdale in Barnard Castle and Woodhouse Close in Bishop Auckland.

It will extend to Chester-le-Street this summer.

For more information, visit durham.gov.uk