View Full Version : Is the Lido going to open this year?
There's a sign outside, open from July the somethingth.
thats from last year though i think
PacificOcean
12-05-2006, 14:45
The Evening Standard had an article on Lidos yesterday. It said Brockwell Park has just been refurbished, it didn't say when it would be opening though.
according to the newsletter it will open in summer, but it doesn't say when
http://www.porism.com/blu/documents/BLUNewsletter200604.pdf
keep checking here i guess -
http://www.brockwelllido.com/
if you don't mind travelling, Tooting Lido opens on 29th May to non members
Europes largest, a length is 90m!! :eek:
its a better pool imo, but not as local obviously
Sweetpea
12-05-2006, 18:25
Nice little piece on London Tonight about the remaining 8 of the original 63 London lidos. According to the presenter the "Brixton beach" will be refurbished next year.
Nice little piece on London Tonight about the remaining 8 of the original 63 London lidos. According to the presenter the "Brixton beach" will be refurbished next year.
yeah it says on the newsletter that they havent signed the new lease yet. theyve got funds waiting i think.
gaijingirl
12-05-2006, 18:42
yeah it says on the newsletter that they havent signed the new lease yet. theyve got funds waiting i think.
I wish they'd get a move on... I just can't wait.... I want it to be open NOW!!
I wish they'd get a move on... I just can't wait.... I want it to be open NOW!!
:D
it'll open this summer, it just wont be as shiny!
i recommend Tooting for anyone who hasn't been in the meantime.
gaijingirl
12-05-2006, 18:48
:D
it'll open this summer, it just wont be as shiny!
i recommend Tooting for anyone who hasn't been in the meantime.
I had a very very bad experience in Tooting this February... :( :D
I had a very very bad experience in Tooting this February... :( :D
:confused:
drink less booze :D
gaijingirl
12-05-2006, 19:04
:confused:
drink less booze :D
No, I'm serious.. I joined up and went swimming at 7:30am in February thinking I could do 1000m, it was so windy that my towels blew into the pool before I even got it. I dragged them out and ice crystals were forming. That should've been my first clue!
Then I jumped in and my watch stopped! Literally stopped in shock at the temperature.
I managed 1 length which - I found out afterwards - no one does.. a breadth is the norm in those temperatures unless wearing a wetsuit apparently!!
I cancelled my membership the next day.
To be fair, it was extremely exhilirating and I was high as a kite afterwards, but the reason I joined is that I love open water swimming and when Brockwell is open I go every morning before work and do a good few lengths. I don't worry too much about the cold - it doesn't bother me, I've done quite a bit of open water swimming out of season.
However, the cold, in Tooting in February does not allow for any kind of "exercise" as such... :o :eek: :D
No, I'm serious.. I joined up and went swimming at 7:30am in February thinking I could do 1000m, it was so windy that my towels blew into the pool before I even got it. I dragged them out and ice crystals were forming. That should've been my first clue!
Then I jumped in and my watch stopped! Literally stopped in shock at the temperature.
is it wrong to laugh? :D :D
i didn't think you'd actually been swimming in Feb without a wetsuit! legend!
ive been surfing when its snowed. that was pretty cold, even with proper gear.
there is nothing better though before or after a hot day in london than an outdoor swim
gaijingirl
12-05-2006, 19:17
is it wrong to laugh? :D :D
i didn't think you'd actually been swimming in Feb without a wetsuit! legend!
ive been surfing when its snowed. that was pretty cold, even with proper gear.
there is nothing better though before or after a hot day in london than an outdoor swim
Thing is... I do actually own a wetsuit from doing triathlon.. so I should've known better.
But.. I hate wearing it.. really hate it.
Tricky Skills
12-05-2006, 21:52
I had a similar Tooting experience at the end of September :o
Bloody freezing! I managed a length and then my head started to seriously hurt.
I was impressed with the refurbished Tooting though. Years ago it was quite scuzzy, but the new showers are rather wonderful. Especially after a brain freezing swim. Shame there's not much bathing space though.
As for Brockwell...
Three fucking years and counting. How long does it take for the Fusion knobbers to actually sign the lease?
cemertyone
15-05-2006, 13:41
:D
it'll open this summer, it just wont be as shiny!
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LOL.....:rolleyes: :rolleyes: i actually had to do some " Community service" painting the lido a number of years ago.....i love that gaff..esp on a nice week day when all those horrible children and foul mouthed mothers are in school....;)
linerider
15-05-2006, 15:07
A sign outside says 1st july
gaijingirl
15-05-2006, 18:42
A sign outside says 1st july
YAY.. it can't come soon enough!
Tricky Skills
15-05-2006, 20:50
But that sign has been there for twelve months now :(
articletwo
15-05-2006, 21:20
according to the (rather bizarre looking) Fusion web-site, 19th June.
http://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/ContentL.asp?id=SX13C1-A77F5385
gaijingirl
16-05-2006, 07:24
according to the (rather bizarre looking) Fusion web-site, 19th June.
http://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/ContentL.asp?id=SX13C1-A77F5385
RESULT!!!!! That's even better.. coincides nicely with the end of my PGCE hell and return to the living!! :D
linerider
16-05-2006, 09:17
But that sign has been there for twelve months now :(
Sorry about that,i saw the sign on saturday on my way down to Ganleys.the 19th sounds alot better
dogmatique
16-05-2006, 10:06
Scratch all that if Thames water get's a drought order, which is looking likely - the Environment Agency has recommended that they apply for one immediately, and includes a ban on filling swimming pools.
tarannau
16-05-2006, 11:44
Surely that doesn't apply to municipal/community pools though does it? I assumed that it'd just apply to private affairs, stopping rich folks (and the people in Tudor Court) from using their closed-off pools.
It would be remarkable if it's true. The only silver lining might be is that it may fuck up shitey golf clubs across the Thames region...
:)
From the Thames Water website
Drought Order - A drought order requires the permission of the Environment Secretary (Defra). It allows the water company to stop or limit the use of water for a range of purposes, such as: watering of parks and sport or recreation grounds; ornamental fountains; cleaning the exteriors of buildings; washing of road vehicles, railway rolling stock, aircraft (other than for safety/hygiene). A drought order lasts for up to six months, but can be extended up to a year
I reckon stuff like banning the refilling of the lido would be pretty low down on the list if a drought order did come through, especially as it's a source of water to be used by lots of people, if you see what I mean...
OpalFruit
16-05-2006, 12:42
One year I heard tell that Paddy and Casey sold the water, anyway, at the end of the season. Tankers came from farms in Yorkshire, and it was re-cycled to water crops. (I think the chemicals break down, so it can be used). That would make it acceptable, wouldn't it?
Apart from the fuel to collect the water being a bit of an environmental anachronism. Maybe it could go somewhere closer than Yorks.
Tricky Skills
16-05-2006, 16:33
Scratch all that if Thames water get's a drought order, which is looking likely - the Environment Agency has recommended that they apply for one immediately, and includes a ban on filling swimming pools.
Isn't that what the 're-cycling' facility down in the kiddies end is for? ;)
Seriously considering getting a season ticket for the Lido this summer and doing the early morning thing and then straight from work as well. Love it!
gaijingirl
16-05-2006, 17:33
I reckon stuff like banning the refilling of the lido would be pretty low down on the list if a drought order did come through, especially as it's a source of water to be used by lots of people, if you see what I mean...
The different levels of drought restrictions are here and it seems to only affect private swimming pools.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4985976.stm
dogmatique
16-05-2006, 19:32
The different levels of drought restrictions are here and it seems to only affect private swimming pools.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4985976.stm
Beat me to it... sorry for being pessimistic earlier, saw the drought order for the SE company and though, ugh, wouldn't it be typical if...
Oooh I hope it is open I wanna get down there and top my tan up this year :)
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