Swim News The Brockwell Swim club is based at Brockwell Lido; an unheated open-air Lido in Herne Hill, South London, SE24. The pool is open all year for both Winter and Summers swimming. Challenging during the colder months and blissful on a hot sunny day. The Brockwell Swimmers club was formed in January 2016 by a group of Lido users keen to see more swimming activities at this historic South London landmark. The aims and objectives of the Club are to promote participation of the whole community in the sport of swimming. We work to facilitate and encourage the teaching, development and practice of good swimming both at the pool and open water. We also work with Lambeth Council and Fusion Management to ensure the continued accessibility of this public facility for the local community. As well as events at the Lido, the club organises indoor Water Polo and Swim Sessions at local indoor pools, as well as taking part in national and international club events and swims. We also organise Summer walk/swims, club socials and liaise with other swimming clubs.
It’s official, we’re a club.
Brockwell Swimmers have formally announced the formation of our new inclusive club for lovers of all things Lido. Having organised several successful events at Brockwell Lido, we have now ratified our constitution, formed the committee, opened a bank account, and now look forward to planning more aquatic fun for 2016. To register your FREE membership […]
Book Review – Man vs Ocean
If you ever wanted a book to widen your horizons of cold water swimming, then this certainly is a ‘must read’. Adam’s story, from toaster salesman to international swimmer, is truly inspirational and is surely proof that where there is a will there is a way. Growing up Adam developed a real love of sport, […]
Swimmer documentary Afterglow
This inspiring swimmer documentary featuring artist, photographer and outdoor swimmer Vivienne Rickman Poole was filmed in Snowdonia earlier this year. Beautifully filmed by Tommaso Di Paola and Jack Webber it certainly illustrates the unique wonders of open water swimming. Afterglow from Eyes & Ears on Vimeo.
Tooting Relays March 2016
Brockwell Swimmers have again been invited to enter a team for the annual Tooting Lido Heron Invitation Gala happening Sunday 20th March. With our honour at stake this is surely a challenge we cannot refuse. The event is free to enter and will start prompt at 10am moving briskly through the races to finish at around 11:30am. We will need at least […]
Serpentine Swim 2016
An exciting Serpentine open water event will be taking place in the heart of London on the 24th and 25th September. For those looking to experience the open water, Hyde Park offers a memorable first submersion into the world of outdoor swimming. The one-mile swim will take place over 18 waves at regular intervals across the day. Organised […]
Book Review – Bering Papers
Jack Bright’s The Bering Papers describes the epic attempt to swim from Russia to Alaska crossing the treacherous Bering Straits with a team of international swimmers, the UK being represented by himself and Jackie Cobell. Amongst many things, we find out that this remote part of the world is historically important and politically symbolic, which proved to be both a help and […]
Take care, it’s COLD.
The temperature at Brockwell Lido is finally getting cold so here are some tips on how to enjoy your swim and stay safe… HEALTH For most healthy people cold water swimming can be an enjoyable activity. However if you have any doubts please consult your doctor before getting in the water. COLD ACCLIMATISATION Unless you are a seasoned […]
Swimming Events 2016?
We hope you enjoyed the various swimming events Brockwell Swimmers organised in 2015 – e.g. Water Polo, Walk/Swims, Book Readings, Relays at Tooting, Charity Race Team, etc. and we are hoping to continue this in 2016. However, for this to be possible we need your involvement and mandate to convince Fusion Lifestyle Ltd who are the pool managers. So please […]