DOWNHAM Health and Leisure Centre is giving people the chance to give the gift of a life skill to a friend or family member.

The centre in Moorside Road, Lewisham is selling vouchers this Christmas which can be put towards a series of lessons or fund an entire course.

Vouchers can also buy private lessons which are suitable for adults and children of any age.

Nigel Court, contract manager at the centre said: “Swimming is a fantastic way to keep active and stay healthy but not everyone feels confident in water.

"These lessons are fantastic for swimmers of all abilities to improve and become more confident in the water.”

For further information contact swimming@leisureconnection.co.uk