FOREST Heath District Council is offering the chance to train as a pool lifeguard during the February half term.

The five-day course leads to the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and teaching is from 11 - 15 February with an exam on 16 February. Sessions will be held from 8am to 10.30am in Mildenhall Swimming Pool followed by theory and practical sessions at Forest Heath District Council offices in the town.

The course, which costs £200, is open to anyone who is over 16 and can:

· dive to a depth of 1.8m

• swim 50m in one minute
• swim 100m consistently on front and back
• climb out of the pool unaided without using the steps/ladders
• tread water for one minute

For more information and to enrol on the course visit the pool or call 01638 712515.