SUPPORTERS of Petersfield's 'jewel in the crown' have put on a glittering show to celebrate 50 years in business.

And people taking the plunge at the town's open-air swimming pool could have their cake and eat it – as a celebratory cake formed the centrepiece of the golden anniversary.

It's been half a century since the gates of the pool first opened to swimmers at 2.30pm on May 12, 1962.

Bosses marked the landmark by holding a gala day, with the fun starting at the exact time the pool opened 50 years ago.

Around 200 people were treated to birthday cake and a range of waterborne displays throughout the afternoon.

For full story, see this week's Petersfield Herald.