If you're lucky enough to have an outside garden space that will fit a swimming pool, or even a small paddling pool, then you might have spent most of this week lounging in the cool water to escape the scorching heat faced by many parts of the UK.
You may even have invited friends and family over to join you in enjoying the lovely weather from the comfort of your pool, as time in the sunshine is always better when spent with good company.
One mum, however, was furious when she was invited to her sister's house for a barbecue, as although she was told that her children would be allowed to play in the pool when they arrived, her son was later banned from swimming.
