Two paddling pools reopen for summer season

Paddling pools in two areas of Devon will open for the summer season on Saturday.

Newcombes Meadow in Crediton and Westexe Park in Tiverton will be open seven days a week from 10:00 to 18:00 BST until 8 September.

Councillor David Wulff, cabinet member for community and leisure at Mid Devon District Council, said he was "thrilled to welcome back families to our paddling pools".

He added: These pools are loved by the local community and especially popular when we have warm weather."

He added: "Please remember if you are enjoying fun at the pool, please help us keep the pools and the surrounding areas clean by using the bins provided or take your rubbish home with you.”

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