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train with the Bournemouth Dolphins RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Club
Lifeguards Courtney Lowman was in Thanks to our WI members for sharing their favourites
her first week of the job and Robyn
Charles had been working at the
pool for 10 months. They were both Spicy Apple Chutney
hoping to travel and go off to
university eventually. Make this now and it will be ready for Christmas and not only is it delicious
I managed a few lengths of the pool but makes wonderful gifts. Perhaps an idea for the children to do.
in the warm (28.8C) clear water and
then surveyed my fellow swimmers. Ingredients
They were mostly gently plodding up
and down, some with a serene head up breaststroke, some a steady front crawl.  250g (9oz) chopped
There was of course plenty of time for a chat as swimming can be very sociable. onions
It was then that I noticed it. John had told me that there remained a small hole in  1 kg (2lb 4oz) cooking
apples, peeled, cored
the roof where the glitter ball used to hang during dance nights. There are not and chopped
many that know that, I thought rather
smugly!  125g ( 4oz) sultanas
( or raisins or chopped
My swim completed, I was able to dates)
watch the centre’s Swim Academy 1 slightly rounded tbsp of ground coriander
in operation. There are over 600 
pupils registered for swimming  1 slightly rounded tbsp paprika
lessons currently and I could see  1 slightly rounded tbsp of mixed spice
why given the enthusiasm and  1 slightly rounded tbsp salt
expertise shown by the teachers 350g (12oz) granulated sugar
that afternoon. Jeanette Francis 
was taking the older children and  700ml (1 1/4 pints) malt vinegar
clearly making it fun so that they
were eager to learn new skills. Rob Method
Martinez and Cesar Mateus were in
the pool with the little ones showing great encouragement and making the 1. Put all ingredients into a large pan
experience a happy one.
2. Slowly bring to boil, stirring often, until sugar has completely
On the afternoon of my visit I got the feeling that this was an old building which dissolved.
had moved with the times and was bursting with life and vitality. There was so
much going on from the “Wet & Wacky” (inflatable swim toys) for the youngsters 3. Simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hrs stirring from time to time
to the “Swim & Chill” and lane sessions for the adults. 4. After 1 1/2 hours at 15min intervals drag a wooden spoon through

Various clubs use the centre with the Bournemouth Swimming Club playing the mixture - until chutney is thick and channel does not refill quickly.
regular water polo games in the pool. Did you know that the game originated 5. remove from heat , leave to stand briefly
from the town with regular games off the pier in the late19 .century?
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6. Pour into hot sterilised jars and seal
However, I must not ramble as this very much loved pool, though a listed building,
is still fit for purpose in the early 21 .century. John tells me that most of his 7. Store for at least 2 months before eating, just intime for Christmas.
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