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 →
Ice Smile Anyone? With the winter swim club fast approaching (starting on the 24th October ) we are delighted to show you the Ice Smile badges which have just gone into production. All you have to do to secure your badge is complete 10 swims at either Hatfield or Thrybergh between October and December and you’ll receive your… Read more →
Hi Everyone Gentle reminder that the start of the Queens Park coached lane sessions have been delayed until next week, Tuesday 13th at 8pm. Due to a cancellation ( we’re sending all our best wishes ) we have ONE space available on this block in October, so sign up on our WIX app now if you would like to join… Read more →
We would like to say a big thank you to all of the Aston Leisure Centre staff for making our return to the pool run as smoothly and as enjoyably as possible. The two one hour sessions saw 45 swimmers joining us , many returning familiar faces ( we’ve missed you ) and some amazing new swimmers. With… Read more →
As some of you may know, we have helped to provide the safety cover for swimmers at the annual Swim the Solent event organised by the Samaritans. This swim has been the main fundraiser for the local branch, sadly the event has been cancelled for the last two years, this year due to Covid 19. We have decided to help… Read more →
To bring a little light to winter 2020, given that events have been cancelled and our winter schedule is looking very different this year, we have decided it’s time to encourage people to enjoy the many benefits of winter swimming, to briefly escape the challenges of what’s happening on dry land. We have seen a huge increase in new open… Read more →
GREAT NEWS! Subject to Covid 19 restrictions we are delighted to announce that we are again able to support our leisure centres and commence our coached lane pool sessions starting in October. The sessions will be running with reduced numbers and limited to 5 swimmers per lane. There will be no access to changing rooms, lockers or showers so please… Read more →
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