1962 Footage of Brockwell Water Polo
Some wonderful 1962 footage of Water Polo being played at Brockwell Lido has just emerged on YouTube (fast forward to middle). Interestingly they seem be playing the length of the pool, rather than the width as we do today. The pool was deeper in those days, with diving boards, so this might have made it […]
New Monthly Swimmers Social
Brockwell Swimmers now be meeting every third Wednesday of each month at the Prince Regent pub on Dulwich Road, opposite the Lido. Our first meet will be on Wednesday 21st December, starting at 7:30pm. See calendar for future dates. This will be a chance to meet other pool users to chat about all things swimming […]
Be Bold in the Cold and Dice with the Ice
The UK Cold Water Swimming Championships are back at Tooting Bec Lido on Saturday 28 January 2017. This fantastic annual event is organised by the South London Swimming Club and supported by Wandsworth Council and Places for People (the managing company). As well as individaul races, Brockwell Swimmers are entering four relay teams. These comprise […]
Survey 2016 Results
The results of our 2016 Survey are in and thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the short questionnaire. These results we will discuss at our next meeting on Wednesday 16th November to help us prioritize events for next year. Other included those who have just signed up. Other suggestions included talks, open […]
Phish 2017 date announced
The Phish fellows at Parliament Hill Lido have announced the date for this Winter’s cold water championships happening 21st January 2017. Always a popular event swimmers are advised to book early. The event includes individual races, four person relays and an epic endurance race. All races are freestyle so any stroke you like. Individual races […]
An Olympic Trip to Stratford
Brockwell Swimmers took an Olympic trip north east of the river to visit the very splendid Aquatic Centre in Stratford E20. Taking the advice of a fellow passenger, and ignoring Google Maps, it was a quick journey via the Victoria Line and changing at Green Park onto the Jubilee Line. There in under an hour. […]
Brockwell Swimmers Social
We’re having our first official social get together on Wednesday 16th November 7:30pm at the Prince Regent Pub opposite the Lido, 69 Dulwich Road. We’ll try and knab one of the big tables to the right of the bar. This will be a chance to meet other pool users and chat about all things swimming. […]
Farnham to Frensham
This months walk swim was from Farnham to Frensham, following Walk 4 from the Wild Swimming Walks book published by Wild Things Publishing. We really could not have picked a better day for it, a crisp Autumnal day with blue sky and brilliant sunshine, perfect for walking and wild swimming. The intrepid party duly met […]