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SPECIAL POOL FOR CHILDREN
In addition to the main swimming pool, there is a circular pool, 2ft. 6 ins. deep for
children. This should prove not the least appreciated of the facilities provided, for
swimmers will not find the larger pool crowded with children, who will not be
allowed to use the big pool until they can swim. Parents may with safety leave their
children at this smaller pool whilst they themselves are swimming. The children’s
pool will have its own illuminated cascade.
A novel system of dressing huts is being installed, with a locker for each swimmer.
These are entirely hidden from the pool itself, and in no way interfere with the
splendid view which is to be obtained at this, perhaps the most picturesque corner of
Wokingham. There are also attractive huts from which teas and light refreshments
will be served. The filtration plant is also entirely hidden from sight, and is of the
latest pattern, purifying the water to a very marked degree. The water from the pools
passes through this filtration plant every seven hours. An aeration plant is also being
installed; this has been built to the special design of Mr. Cathrow Martin, who has
patented the system.
An entrance is being provided from the Milton Road, and there will be an extensive
car park. It is hoped that the work will be finished in time to open the “lido” by
Whitsuntide. By putting this work in hand last year, Alderman Martin may be said to
have done much towards solving the unemployment problem in Wokingham. The
excavations and shifting of soil, etc., have naturally meant that much money has been
spent on labour and all local men have been employed. Some twenty or more men
have thus been provided with a job since last September. The contractors for the
building of the pool are Messrs. Froud and Barrett, of Wokingham.

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Sat 26 May
SWIMMING POOL AT WOKINGHAM
Alderman Martin’s Enterprise

Mayor Cllr. The Rev. C. Mansfield

The New swimming pool which has been constructed at “Fernleigh,” Wokingham, by
Ald. W.T. Martin and his son, Mr. Cathrow Martin, Was officially opened on
Saturday, in the presence of a large company. There included the Mayor of
Wokingham (the Rev. C. Mansfield), Lady Victoria Villiers, Ald P. sale, Mr. W.M.
Colebrook, General Grant Wilkinson, Captain Evans, Mr. E.S. Whaley, Alderman
A.F. Clark (Reading), Mr. L.L. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Chapman, Dr. Ward, Dr.
Curl, Alderman M. Blake, the Rev. A.P. Carr, the Rev. G. Kenworthy, the Rev. T.W.
Sergeant, Mrs. Pigott, Mr. A.T. Heelas, Mr. C. Goddard, Supt. Butler, Mr. Elliston
Clifton, Mr. C.W. Marks.

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