Swimming outdoors in all weathers has become something of a trend, but I’ve never been an enthusiast. So it’s a challenge to take the plunge at the Jubilee Pool in Penzance on a freezing December day and a surprise to discover I’m enjoying myself.
There’s a significant addendum to my joy as the water in the saltwater pool is geothermally heated and while the pool crew are apologetic that the temperature is only 28°C rather than the usual 35, it’s plenty warm enough for me.
My friendly fellow bathers say they love their regular swims and one casually mentions she’d rather be in the adjoining unheated sea water lido but
