HARDY swimmers braved the showers on Saturday for the opening of the outdoor heated pool at Next Generation Health Club in Kembrey Park, Swindon.

The town's only outdoor pool is open nine months of the year to club members and is heated to 32 degrees.

The club promotes family lifestyle changes.

"Joining Next Generation isn't necessarily about pounding the treadmills or lifting weights,'' said sales and marketing manager Jim Semple.

"It's a lifestyle change where a family can de-stress and spend quality time together.'' To celebrate the opening there was entertainment ranging from sumo wrestling to rugby fun, rounders, a children's disco, barbecue and band.