VOLUNTEERS who rescued a swimming pool from closure have announced a host of activities for the autumn.

Campaigners in Weardale formed their own charitable trust to re-open the pool at Wolsingham after it lost a £20,000-a-year council subsidy.

Now the pool, in the grounds of Wolsingham School and Community Art College, is receiving a lot of support from the surrounding communities.

There are sessions of aqua-aerobics, a six-week canoeing course, inflatable fun and swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. For more information, call (01388) 528198.