SIR — I recently found a copy of the official programme and souvenir of the opening of Minehead Swimming Pool on June 13 1936.

I thought the opening paragraph of the brochure was somewhat relevant. It states: "For some time Minehead has been one of the few notable seaside resorts without a bathing pool."

I cannot help but think it would be nice to have a nice new one, with modern facilities all painted in a nice blue colour, maybe somewhere near between Tesco's and Morrison's.

Hmm, I must have a word with my local council about that one.

S J Parnell,

Wootton Courtenay.