Jean Dougall
Jean belongs to: The Diving Centre Ltd
Jean Dougal began diving at the age of 68. She regularly attends pool sessions and dives off the North East Coast during the summer months.
Jean was interviewed by Carl Greenwood on 6 March 2005. The interview took place at Fenham swimming baths and lasted 10 minutes and 15 seconds.
Photograph of Jean Dougal at Fenham pool
On starting diving
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"This will be my third summer, and like I say I was 68 when I started"
This will be my third summer, and like I say I was 68 when I started, so, I didn’t, you know, like I say, I didn’t know if I could do it, you know. The first time I put all the gear on, my knees nearly gave way.
Jean has 7 memories in the memorynet:
Jean's memories with a Training theme:
SnorkellingJean's other memories:
On starting diving
- Women divers
- Most memorable dive
- Childhood memories of North Shields Fish Quay
This memory has these themes:
Leisure
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