В Великобритании открыли бесплатный бассейн для украинских беженцев

On this day in 2022, Harpenden Leisure Centre offered free swimming pool access to more than 50 Ukrainian refugees during the summer holidays. Working in partnership with the Parish of Harpenden, 1Life’s Harpenden Leisure Centre supported Ukrainians who had fled their country through free swimming sessions. The initiative was designed to provide a recreational outlet and promote physical and mental well-being among those affected by the conflict. General manager Craig Brown said: "These people have suffered a tremendous amount and been forced to leave the place they called home. "We all know the benefits exercise can have on a person’s physical and mental health and it has been an absolute privilege to see these sessions positively impacting the lives of people who needed it most." As well as the swimming sessions, which include both lane and fun swimming, the refugees were invited to join in with group exercise classes and to try out the centre's state-of-the-art gym. Reverend Sally Goodson, associate vicar at the Parish of Harpenden, said: "This partnership has enabled Ukrainian families to access swimming sessions and it’s been a great way to integrate them into our community." [From the Herts Ad of August 24, 2022]