SWIMMERS are being offered a chance to take to the water with an Olympic star.

Swimmer Nick Gillingham, will be visiting Spennymoor Leisure Centre next month to meet fans and join in a fun session in the pool.

The event, on Tuesday, July 16, has been arranged through the Amateur Swimming Association awards scheme, in conjunction with Sedgefield Borough Council.

The scheme's sponsor, Kellogg's, is sending Tony the Frosties Tiger to the event, to which 200 children, teachers and parents from schools in the area have been invited.