It’s 1957, the first day of the school summer holidays and it’s baking hot. A joyful Margie Abbott tells of her excitement to leap into the freezing cold waters of Poole Park swimming pool.

Episode 9 - The Swimming Lesson

Margie Abbott is played by Laila Drake

Episode 9 – The Swimming Lesson, written by Sophie Kirtley · Recorded at Active Music Studio, Poole · Casting and coaching by Ally Cox of Stagewise, Poole · Produced and Directed by Imagemakers Design & Consulting

Look out for more QR codes printed on the new information panels, and listen to the stories as you explore the park!