Access: Series 2 Episode 5
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This month Hunter is joined by guest presenter Omie Dale to discuss access and inclusion in aquatics.  We hear from bathing historian George Townsend about sociological barriers, such as gender and race, in the 19th century. Omie talks to the founder of Swimunity, whose mission is to make the joy of swimming accessible to all communities following the Grenfell Tower disaster. And Vicki has a special report on the state of disability in open water aquatics. 
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