A SWIMMING pool has celebrated its millionth person to enrol on its swimming lessons.

Joshua Clarke from Richmond was the millionth swimmer with Richmondshire Leisure Trust this term when he signed up with the Urchins class.

Richmond Swimming Pool has been hosting swim lessons for more than 30 years and its Swim Academy helps adults and children from five months upwards to grow in confidence in the water and learn to swim in a fun and safe environment. Children who have learnt to swim at Richmond Pool have also gone on to represent the Richmond Dales Amateur Swimming Club.

Swim teacher Heather Woodley-Stewart said: "It's great that so many people from Richmond and the Dales have learned to swim here over the years – it's not just fun, it’s a life skill."