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Ashford Swimming Pool Visual Story

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Arrival and Entrance

Ashford Swimming Pool on Bala Street in Ashford is an open-air pool situated beside a local bowls club. The entrance is through a small brick building with a central breezeway that leads directly to the pool area. A mesh fence surrounds the venue, keeping it open to the surrounding view while ensuring safety.

Parking is available beside the entrance for easy access. Inside, the reception area includes a small café surrounded by a wire mesh grill that serves snacks and drinks. The setting is calm and welcoming, providing a pleasant space for families and the community to swim, relax, and spend time together.

A quiet street with a wide, empty road on the left. On the right, a brick building with the words "ASHFORD MEMORIAL POOL" is visible. A pathway leads to the entrance, surrounded by a grassy area with a few trees and shrubs. A single streetlamp stands on the left side of the road. The background features more trees and open space.
A street scene with a brick building on the left, partially obscured by a large tree. The building has a sign above the entrance and a small path leading to it. A swimming pool with a blue shade structure is visible behind the building. On the right, a paved road runs alongside a grassy area with more trees and a parked white vehicle. The foreground features a kerb and a grassy verge.
A memorial with a stone monument and a flagpole in the centre, surrounded by plaques. The base of the monument has the words "LEST WE FORGET" inscribed. The background features a brick building with the words "ASHFORD MEMORIAL POOL" on it. To the left, there is a tree and some grass, while to the right, there is a fenced area with more grass. The ground is paved with red and grey bricks.
A paved footpath runs through the centre, flanked by grass on both sides. On the right, a brick building with the words "ASHFORD MEMORIAL POOL" is visible. A concrete path leads to its entrance. On the left, a tree provides shade over a parked white car on the street. In the background, more trees and a small building are visible across the road. The sky is clear and blue.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Passing vehicles
  2. Crunching gravel
  3. Birds chirping
  4. Dogs barking
  5. Water splashing
Smell

Smells

  1. Rural air
  2. Cut grass
  3. Mild chlorine
  4. Wattle trees
  5. Bitumen
Touch

Feel

  1. Sense of openness
  2. Warm sun
  3. Textured bricks
  4. Excitement & anticipation
  5. Smooth pavement
Sight

Sight

  1. Brick building
  2. Mesh fence
  3. Blue pool
  4. Paved pathways
  5. Memorial stone

Swimming Pool

The outdoor pool area has a 25-metre pool with a blue shade structure providing cover from the sun. Steps and ladders provide access to the water. Adjacent to is a wading pool with shade and shallow water, allowing young children to play safely.

Wide grassed areas with established trees surround the pools, offering shaded spots for rest. Picnic benches are placed throughout for comfort. A nearby brick building contains the changing facilities, clearly marked with signs for easy orientation.

The area feels lively and refreshing, with people swimming, relaxing, and enjoying picnics in the open space.

A brick building with a flat roof and an "EXIT" sign above a central doorway. On either side of the door are benches and various safety equipment, including a yellow stretcher and first aid signs. To the right, a door marked "MALE" is visible. The foreground features a paved area with grass on either side. A metal structure is on the right edge. Trees are visible in the background.
A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water is in the centre, featuring lane dividers. A large blue shade structure covers part of the pool. Surrounding the pool are concrete walkways and grassy areas. On the left, there are blue benches and a small building. On the right, a cylindrical metal tank and another building are visible. Trees and open space are in the background.
A swimming pool area with a blue shade structure on the left, covering part of the pool. In the centre, there's a covered seating area with benches underneath a metal roof. The pool is surrounded by a yellow border, and there are trees and benches in the background. On the right, a brick building with an "EXIT" sign above a doorway. The ground is paved with light-coloured concrete.
A changing room with white brick walls and a corrugated metal ceiling. On the left, there are several closed cubicles with white doors. On the right, a long white bench is attached to the wall, with hooks above it. The floor is covered with brown tiles. A small window is visible on the left wall.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Excited chatter
  3. Birds chirping
  4. Wind rustling
  5. Directional calls
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Fresh grass
  3. Wattle trees
  4. Rural air
  5. Sunblock
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm sun
  2. Cool water
  3. Soft grass
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Concrete underfoot
Sight

Sight

  1. Swimmers in action
  2. Shade structures
  3. Children playing
  4. Brick building
  5. Picnic tables
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