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A-splishing and a-splashing on New Year’s Eve

By Taylah Baker

Jan 3, 2023

High jump: Sebby Reay, 5, jumps in the deep end. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Humidity was rising, the barometer wasn’t falling and the Merrigum Swimming Pool on Morrissey St was the place to be on New Year’s Eve.

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Friends and family were out enjoying the sunshine in cool waters for the last swim of 2022.

Take a look at all the action.

Giggle kids: Daisy Reay, 7, and Arielle Reay have a laugh. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Making waves: Mum Ailis Conrad and seven-month-old Rico Chamberlin wave hello. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

All smiles: Jasper Reay, 3, and Brydie Duve, 14, get along swimmingly. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Together: Sebby Reay, 5, and Ella Duve, 16, jump into the water. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

In the shallow: Nanny Diane Jeans helps Alexander Boumbis, 2, with his kicking. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Oodles of fun: Dad Mark Chamberlin and daughter Kitt Chamberlin, 5, stay afloat. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Test the water: Dad Mathew Pearce takes 15-month-old Amelia Pearce for a swim. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

By Taylah Baker

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