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Heron Cup gala at Tooting Lido 8th March

Hi, we've been invited to take part in a gala at tooting lido as part of team brockwell lido on Sunday 8th March. There are lots of different races to take part in, relays and individuals so if…Continue

Started Mar 4, 2020

First Saturday morning lido tourism...Parliament Hill Lido!

Hi all, the first lido on the list is Parliament Hill, I'll be leaving brockwell lido at 9.30am on Saturday to cycle there, and get there around 10.20/30. There is a sauna, hot showers, lockers…Continue

Started Mar 4, 2020

Brockwell Lido closing 2nd March - early May

Sad news!The lido is closing 2nd March - early May to do some repair work on the pool floor and giving it a lick of paint.…Continue

Started Feb 5, 2020

Royal Docks - swim in the dark!

Hi all, there are a few of us planning to go to the Royal Docks to swim next Wednesday (5th Feb). The session is 4:30-7:30 but will probably get there around 6.15/6.30! Let me know if you'd like to…Continue

Started Jan 27, 2020

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Windrush Open Water Swimming Guidelines

WINDRUSH OPEN WATER SWIMMING GUIDELINESSome open water swimming venues are starting to reopen which is great for those of us who have been missing being in the water! Open water can include rivers, lakes, natural pools and the sea. There is a big difference between swimming in a pool and swimming outdoors, which comes with its own set of dangers. As a British Triathlon affiliated club, we encourage following their…See More
May 21, 2020
Alex Balmer posted a blog post

Windrush Open Water Swimming Guidelines

WINDRUSH OPEN WATER SWIMMING GUIDELINESSome open water swimming venues are starting to reopen which is great for those of us who have been missing being in the water! Open water can include rivers, lakes, natural pools and the sea. There is a big difference between swimming in a pool and swimming outdoors, which comes with its own set of dangers. As a British Triathlon affiliated club, we encourage following their…See More
May 18, 2020
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Mar 4, 2020
Alex Balmer replied to Alex Balmer's discussion Swim tourism - Sunday 9th Feb - POSTPONED TO SUNDAY 23RD BECAUSE OF STORM CIARA
"Hello, we’re going to postpone this til Sunday 23rd Feb because of Storm Ciara, won’t be any fun battling up to london fields in that wind!"
Feb 8, 2020
Alex Balmer replied to Alex Balmer's discussion Swim tourism - Sunday 9th Feb
"Hi all, London Fields Lido is the winner! We will be leaving Brockwell Lido at 10am to cycle up there :) Let me know if you want to join. Alex"
Feb 5, 2020
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Brockwell Lido closing 2nd March - early May

Sad news!The lido is closing 2nd March - early May to do some repair work on the pool floor and giving it a lick of paint.https://mmh.appmicrosite.com/micro/news/4d25d77ba44447c1a0c7d13cc51a3f86I'm looking into other options at the minute - Parliament Hill Lido/Hampstead Ponds/Royal Docks mainly, (maybe Tooting but they have a winter membership thing going on). Will keep you all updated! Cheers,AlexSee More
Feb 5, 2020
Alex Balmer posted a discussion

Royal Docks - swim in the dark!

Hi all, there are a few of us planning to go to the Royal Docks to swim next Wednesday (5th Feb). The session is 4:30-7:30 but will probably get there around 6.15/6.30! Let me know if you'd like to join. A couple of us are cycling from central London.See More
Jan 27, 2020
Alex Balmer posted a discussion

Swim tourism - Sunday 9th Feb

Hi all! Next date for some swim tourism is Sunday 9th Feb. I've made a poll for people to decide where they'd like to go, there's two cold water places (Hampstead ponds and Royal Docks) and two heated pools (London Fields and Hampton pool). Obviously it may end up changing, weather dependent! Come along if you can :)https://www.opinionstage.com/alexbalmer/swim-tourism-feb-9th1See More
Jan 23, 2020
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Reminder of the Cold Water Swimming Challenge!

Happy new year everybody! Just posting a reminder of the cold water challenge/letting any newbies know about it :)!...So we have some Windrush badges up for grabs. Some of you may have earned swimming badges when you were younger but for those who aren't sure what they're about, basically you do some kind of swimming challenge and are rewarded with a shiny new badge for you to do what you like with (sow on your towel/swimwear/pin to your bag/frame on your desk at work etc). This particular…See More
Jan 18, 2020
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Nov 5, 2019
Alex Balmer replied to Erika Kennington's discussion Lido touring to Cambridge - Sat 8th June
"Hey, I'd be quite up for this. I've had quite a few injuries this year though and only just starting to get stronger on the bike, so I might have to play it by ear - may end up only being able to do some of the route then have to head off…"
May 29, 2019

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Windrush Open Water Swimming Guidelines

WINDRUSH OPEN WATER SWIMMING GUIDELINES

Some open water swimming venues are starting to reopen which is great for those of us who have been missing being in the water! Open water can include rivers, lakes, natural pools and the sea. There is a big difference between swimming in a pool and swimming outdoors, which comes with its own set of dangers. As a British Triathlon affiliated club, we encourage following their…

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