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Synchronised swimming is one of those sports you only ever see at the Olympics so I’ve often wondered where these athletes come from.

Then I went for a dip down at my local swimming pool after work. I’d all but worn myself out when the pool was cleared to make way for a synchronised swimming team. I was mightily impressed. The girls in the team performed some breathtaking feats of aquatic agility and control that had me mesmerised.

I’m already looking forward to the 2012 Olympics which are to be held here in the UK and I’ll definitely try to get to see some of the Olympic synchronised swimmers in action.

Although our UK summer, this year, has been pitifully lacking in consistently good weather now is the time of year when many people consider installing a garden swimming pool.

Admittedly, you need to be quite optimistic about next years weather, but you can always use a swimming pool enclosure to ward off the worst of the lousy British weather.

So what are the options? Well the simplest is an above ground pool. As the name suggests, these swimming pools do not require a huge hole in your lawn. They do, however, require a nice level surface with adequate clearance around the pool perimeter.

There are numerous types of above ground swimming pools, some with metal frames and some with wood. In fact there are a number of above ground pool kits that enable a competent DIY enthusiast to install their own, which is generally the most economical option.

In ground swimming pools are dug into the ground. This obviously requires more ground work than is required for an above ground pool, but this can still be achieved by a competent DIY enthusiast.

For a full and detailed description of the steps involved in preparing the ground and installing an inground pool you should view the videos available at this location: Installing an in ground swimming pool. You will see that it’s almost as easy as erecting a shed.

If you are considering installing a swimming pool in your garden I highly recommend that you invest in an Air Dome. If next year’s summer is as miserable as this one has been you will be thankful for the added protection that it provides against the weather. And an air dome will save an enormous amount on your swimming pool heating bills.

Whether you go for an above ground or inground swimming pool, I wish you lots of luck and lots of enjoyment in your new pool.

A recent swimming pool accident suffered by daughter of Fleetwood Mac drummer, Mick Fleetwood, serves as a sobering reminder to parents of the need for constant supervision around swimming pools.

On July the 18th Mick Fleetwoods 6 year old daughter, Ruby, was playing with her twin sister in a friends swimming pool when she swallowed a lot of water and became unconscious. She was revived using CPR and rushed to hospital.

Doctors reported that her injuries were potentially very serious but luckily she made a remarkable recovery leading to her being discharged from Los Angeles’ Cedar Sinai Hospital on 31st July.

The incident serves as a reminder to parents of how quickly a seemingly safe, supervised play experience can turn into a potential disaster. Without immediate emergency medical attention Ruby might have suffered serious long term injuries.

Remember, stay safe and stay cool around your pool. We wish Ruby a fast and complete recovery.

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