IN response to numerous requests, the Estates Committee of Redditch Urban District Council agreed to recommend the council keep the swimming baths open for a trial period during the next three months.

Apart from school parties, the attendance during the last week was 219 children and 139 adults. Of the latter, 90 had attended on the Sunday.

Surveyor Mr Buckley said it would not be practicable to open up Saturdays and Sundays only.

It took a week to heat the water, and once they got it warm they had to keep it warm.