SIR, I have been a BSLT member for a number of years and use the Galashiels Swimming pool regularly.

Today whilst swimming at the pool, as I do regularly at a lunch time, I learned that in two weeks’ time there will be a great deal of timetable changes that will see greatly reduced opening hours of the Galashiels Swimming Pool and other pools in the Borders in an attempt to save money.

There is no notice up at the pool informing BSLT members and members of the public of these changes, surely as a BSLT member, paying a regular monthly subscription, any major changes to the opening hours should have been notified by letter or email and a consultation period to allow BSLT members and members of the public can table their comments/views.

I find all these changes to save money rather disconcerting when the Scottish and UK governments promote healthy living and taking of exercise to save money at HNHS level and also on the back of the Scottish success at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games - what message is this sending to the members, general public and youngsters who aspire to be great athletes?

I am, etc.

Peter Smillie Catrail Road Galashiels