Lake Temperatures 2019 / 2020 In between boot camp house cleaning and using the new rower before it turns into a clothes horse, we have had a little time to collate the lake temperatures over the last two years, If I get really, really bored I’ll sort the previous years temperatures out and post for those that are interested. Our… Read more →
Thank you to everyone that voted in our first pumpkin competition, we are delighted to announce that your winner is …. Congratulations Izzy Fisher, you’ve won a new Iswam Hoody! Read more →
So here we go, quick update to let you know what’s happening with us this month. Chesterfield Queens Park Coached Lane Session Coaching this Tuesday as normal. Closed in November and if restrictions allow, we’ll be back on the 8th of December. The sessions will be advertised on Wix after the 2nd of December. Aston Leisure Centre Coached… Read more →
As we draw near to the winter swim club sessions we need to be a little bit clearer on what attributes a winter swim buddy needs, unfortunately Angela is a little confused and thought these two, errm ‘people’ would be ok. The water temperature is dropping nicely, so now’s the time to start buttering up your partners,… Read more →
“Calm” The last in our current series of stories from behind the watercolours, painted by the fantastic artist Emily Moncuit, here she chat’s to Jane Crosby, who some say is a very lucky lady. When I set out with my sketchbook to capture images for this swim club, I had no idea who the people were behind the goggles… Read more →
With the water temperatures starting to drop we thought now is a good time to help those entering cooler waters for the first time by providing you with a few handy tips to make your experience more enjoyable and recovery safer. Our full winter swimming advice and some ice mile stories can be found on our winter website www.iceswimming.co.uk which we’re… Read more →
A big thank you to everyone involved in tonights coached lane session at Queens Park Leisure Centre. It was great to be back and to see so many friendly faces along with some new, very speedy ones, all working hard in the pool to improve their technique and swim fitness. We especially want to thank our amazing coaching team of… Read more →
“A Quick Dip.” Every picture tells a story and over Emily’s next few posts we’ll be sharing the story of some of the people she has sketched and painted! A senior paediatric audiologist by day, Angela (or Ange), gets her swimsuit out at any opportunity and heads out to meet greet, photograph, sign people in and out of water and then… Read more →
Here’s the story behind the picture, thanks to Sarah, Heather, Kate and especially Emily for the painting. Enjoy the read… “Swimming your Swim” Sarah, Kate and Heather, aka the Dawn Dippers, an indomitable trio whose shared passion for the open water makes everyone smile who sees them together. “I first met Kate at a Christmas bookshop event” says Sarah. “I’d… Read more →
We are delighted to announce the release of four amazing prints from open water swimmer and local artist Emily Moncuit who has very kindly produced these beautiful prints of some of our favourite swimming pics, we think they’re fantastic. Have a look and see if you can spot any familiar characters … Swimming your SwimYou can view more pictures… Read more →
