HOW refreshing to read a letter on such a novel and non-political subject as Mr. Bowden’s on Monday.

In such heatwave conditions as those we are now suffering I am sure that his is not the only voice calling out for a Lido to be established somewhere in Newport.
Of course this has been tried before and this would be, as far as I know, the third such venture, the others being Bulmore and Allt-yr-yn, both now no more than history. Does anyone else share my early memories of the latter recreational facility, the sluggish green water, the swarms of wasps, and the migration of frogs from the neighbouring canal? Ah, the halcyon days of youth. Should one dare disturb these daydreams by mentioning council priorities? Well of course one should.
Newport has many more pressing problems which affect us all, no matter the weather, but perhaps once these have been addressed outdoor bathing will again become foremost in everyone’s wish list. Happy splashing!
Julian R Powell
Larch Grove
Newport