Enjoying swimming.

From Juliet’s diary 2 Feb 1975 –

We went swimming today – the water was quite cold but I enjoyed it. Mum & Dad got in too but Mum only swam two lengths then got out. It is an outdoor swimming pool.

*Fiona, Juliet & Helen at Alliance pool.*

From Juliet’s diary 5 Feb 1975 –

Today we had swimming at school. We all had to be timed to see what races in the gala we could swim in.

Letter from Graham to Grandma & Grandad 8 Feb 1975 –

I went to the school swimming pool and sunbathed. I also swam 20 lengths without stopping. The pool is open for staff only after 3:30pm at weekends so I am better off for swimming than I was in Bristol. Later in the year it gets quite cold so I am making the most of the fine weather.

From Juliet’s diary 9 Feb 1975 –

This afternoon we went swimming. The water was quite cold but I enjoyed myself. Some children put Mum’s skirt and my trousers in a bowl of water so Helen had to go and get us some more clothes from home.

Letter from Judy to Grandma & Grandad 17 Feb 1975 –

The school swimming pool is a few minutes walk away from our house – we go every weekend. I think the wind and cool nights keep the water temperature low. Graham and another member of staff have great plans to build a water heating device using solar heat with some of the boys at school. All the swimmers would be very grateful if it worked ! Helen and Juliet also swim twice a week in their own school pool in Nairobi where it’s warmer.

Enjoying the Alliance outdoor swimming pool – we loved warming up by baking our skin on the hot flagstones ! Gathoni Wangombe at the front, then clockwise from left Fiona, Carole Wangombe, Juliet and Helen.

Letter from Judy to Nanny & Grandad 26 Mar 1975 –

Juliet had her swimming gala at school last week and collected another certificate by being in the winning relay team (teams were by house – Juliet was in Ball). We all went to watch and had an enjoyable afternoon. The nuns provided tea and cakes for us and there was an ice-cream man in situ. The microphone was handled by an enormous African woman with glasses and a deep contralto voice – we were much amused to discover she was the Head Girl ! She certainly exuded authority !