CAMPAIGNERS took part in a 139 car cavalcade in protest against the closure of Blaenavon Leisure Centre.
The main road between Blaenavon and Pontypool saw the procession of cars containing more than 300 passengers on Saturday.
The trip to Pontypool organised by action group Blaenavon Leisure and Swimming Trouble-shooters (BLAST) was aimed at showing councillors the problems caused by a lack of capacity at Pontypool Active Living Centre (formerly Pontypool Leisure Centre).
The centre introduced a 50-minute swim time policy that day, however, there were still not enough parking spaces in the car park and 74 vehicles had to turn back.
"We were surprised when we arrive to find the car park much quieter than usual for a Saturday afternoon," said Claire Higgins, BLAST secretary.
"That very day, a 50-minute time limit had been imposed, meaning the pool was nowhere near as busy as usual.
"I'm normally there on a Saturday with my daughter until 12.30pm and this was the quietest I have seen it. It was only the second time my little boy had managed to swim at Pontypool as the public swimming times are so inconvenient for us."
The campaigners believe the time limit was imposed in an effort to minimise the impact of the protest.
BLAST is staging a public seminar today (Thursday, July 12), at the Workmen's Hall 7pm, to explain details of Torfaen Council's plans for the town's future educational and recreational needs.
A petition against the permanent closure of Blaenavon Recreation Centre and swimming pool - closed since the roofs were damaged in January's gales - has been signed by almost 10,000 people from across Torfaen.