IN reply to the person who wants to see boats on Lymm Dam, Warrington Guardian, July 9.

Maybe he should take a closer look at the notices that are all round the area.

They state no swimming, no boating.

That is for a good reason – there are very strong and unpredictable currents and the water is very deep.

(I know this because I nearly drowned there and I was only one foot from the side).

So I suggest this person forgets his idea and leaves the dam for the walkers, children and the fishermen.

MICHAEL OWEN

Fearnhead