AFTER the unfair criticisms concerning Splash in last week's Gazette, I feel I should come to its defence.

I try to swim three times a week and it is very rare to find the pool closed.

I think we are fortunate to have such a great facility in Malvern.

It is an excellent pool and gym, with a large membership.

It has a rolling cleaning system, (remembering that any reason for such cleaning has been caused by the users themselves!)

The staff are invariably friendly (and Zena has to be the best receptionist in the county!)

I do believe the Lifeguards are human, and surely may be allowed to be ill now and again?

In such circumstances a reserve lifeguard would usually be able to step in, but not always instantly.

I was still able to swim on August 13, but later than usual. That's life.

Keep up the good work, Freedom Leisure. Most folk do appreciate your hard work.

PETER ATKINS

Malvern