SWIMMING lessons for all ages start next week at Dudley Leisure Centre.

The lessons start from Monday September 6 and cater for all ages and abilities, from parent and toddler sessions through to pre-school, junior and adult lessons.

They will take place in either the main pool or the teaching pool at the Wellington Road site under supervision of qualified and experienced swimming instructors.

Parent and toddler fun swimming sessions start on Thursday (September 9) and will run every Thursday from 10.05am to 10.50am during school term-time. They offer an introduction to swimming incorporating nursery rhymes and soft toys, allowing little ones to develop water confidence.

Pre-school swimming lessons start next week and cater for children aged three and four. Pre-booking is required and sessions will run on Wednesdays at 11.30am, Thursdays at 12.45pm and Fridays at 2.15pm.

Junior swimming lessons are also available for children aged five and above, from beginners to intermediate and advanced levels. Pre-booking is required. Lessons start next week and will run on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3.30pm to 7pm, and Saturdays from 8am to 12.30pm.

Adult swimming lessons are available for people aged 16 and above looking to improve their swimming skills. Lessons are available for non and weak swimmers, and people looking to improve their technique. The course which must be pre-booked runs for 13 weeks with one half-hour session per week.

Lessons start next week and run on Thursdays from 12.45pm to 1.15pm term time only.

A five-day intensive swimming course will also take place during the October half term holiday (Monday October 25 to Friday October 29). The course is suitable for pre-school children, aged three and four, and for junior beginners aged five and above. The thirty-minute pre-school lessons will take place at 9am and the junior lessons between 9.30am and 11am.

For further information including prices go to https://www.dudley.gov.uk/things-to-do/leisure-centres/dudley-leisure-centre/swimming-lessons-at-dudley-leisure-centre/ or call 01384 812800 and select option 1. Discounts are available for Options+ leisure card holders. Pre-booking is required for most lessons/courses except parent and toddler fun swim sessions.