Brockwell Lido Breakfast Club 2007! [Archive]

gaijingirl

29-06-2007, 09:19

Only 3 days to go before the big opening. :D

My own attendance times will be fairly fluid this year as I have various "starting times" over the summer.

But - I'm quite tempted - to get there for the grand opening at 6:45am on 2nd July (next Monday). Anyone else fancy it?

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pootle

29-06-2007, 09:29

I'm going to making an effort with my lido haps this summer, although I'm going to be aiming to be there for about 6.45 opening so I'll prob be a bit early for the U75 breakfast club :(

As for monday, I have the day off, as does my boy so you'll be surprised to hear leaping out of bed on monday morning to get to the opening of the lido isn't too high up on my agenda for monday! :D

gaijingirl

29-06-2007, 09:32

I'm going to making an effort with my lido haps this summer, although I'm going to be aiming to be there for about 6.45 opening so I'll prob be a bit early for the U75 breakfast club :(

There'll be at least one week this summer where I'll be there at that hour - so I'll keep my eye open for colourful hair.. (is that you?)

pootle

29-06-2007, 09:34

Yeah - and pink socks! :D

Keeping your eyes peeled for a Powerpuff Girl tattoo will help an' all!

gaijingirl

29-06-2007, 09:35

Yeah - and pink socks! :D

Keeping your eyes peeled for a Powerpuff Girl tattoo will help an' all!

I'll probably be in skintight rubber and/or wearing giant blue plastic paddles on my hands... :D I think we should be able to spot each other... :D

Choc

29-06-2007, 11:22

i claim to be the first person to have used the new bycicle rags (sp?) last week saturday!

yay!

(hence i will give monday 0645 am a miss) but i think i will be there tuesday after 11.30 depending on work.

PieEye

29-06-2007, 11:28

I am in but will remain a fluid attendee as well - like last year!! Some lovely mornings were had there.....

spanglechick

29-06-2007, 17:33

i have plans for this once the holidays start.

except you have to not laugh the first few times when i can only swim one and a bit lengths before my legs turn to jelly and my face turns purple.:o

waverunner

29-06-2007, 17:40

Surely its just going to piss down every day though? :(

BiddlyBee

29-06-2007, 17:44

I'm in for Monday morning... might not get there til about 7-7.30am though.

How's about breakfast around 8.30ish? That's the sort of time we did it last year no?

BiddlyBee

29-06-2007, 17:45

Surely its just going to piss down every day though? :(What does it matter if you're in a pool? ;)

gaijingirl

29-06-2007, 18:43

I actually prefer it in some ways when it rains because it's generally empty - it feels amazing, as the only person in the pool, to be under the water and see the rain hitting the surface.

gaijingirl

30-06-2007, 13:39

i have plans for this once the holidays start.

except you have to not laugh the first few times when i can only swim one and a bit lengths before my legs turn to jelly and my face turns purple.:o

YAY Spangleswimmer!

You'll be zipping up and down by the end of the holidays! :)

spanglechick

30-06-2007, 13:48

YAY Spangleswimmer!

You'll be zipping up and down by the end of the holidays! :)
i'm banking on this miracle iprovement that everyone keeps assuring me of, if i go every day.

:eek:

(they won't let me swim in leggings, will they...?)

gaijingirl

30-06-2007, 14:00

You definitely will - very quickly - see an improvement. You might get away with leggings - try it and see. There seem to be a whole load of swimming costumes about now that are much more "coversome" than usual and no one seems to mind about them.

I can lend you a full length rubber wetsuit if you like... very flattering.. I love it... :rolleyes: :( :D

memespring

30-06-2007, 19:06

im in. its going to be chuffing freezing if theyve only just filled it though. brrrr.

gaijingirl

30-06-2007, 19:28

They filled it a number of weeks ago - so hopefully it will have warmed up a bit. :)

snowy_again

01-07-2007, 03:38

I'm optimistically aiming for the first queue on Monday, but with the current weather its not going to be pleasant. Frankly I'm hopin for a repeat of last year when my GF dived in, surfaced and screamed a crude and loud profanity. The looks on the elder's faces was a picture. I've got me season card and wil be mincing past the bus queue in just a towel on my way home for a shower before work. Me Loves the Lido.

gaijingirl

01-07-2007, 08:21

Wow - lucky you - I don't know how you managed to get a season pass ahead of everyone else but hopefully see you tomorrow morning. :)

isvicthere?

01-07-2007, 10:02

What time does it actually open? 6.00? 6.30?:confused:

nipsla

01-07-2007, 11:26

What time does it actually open? 6.00? 6.30?:confused:

6.45

I'm gonna get my post-Glasto cider/pasty filled shell down there tomorrow and try and feel normal again :D

lang rabbie

01-07-2007, 18:46

The waters at Tooting were pretty bracing this afternoon even when the sun showed its face. I only managed half a mile without a wetsuit.

Any brave souls going to Brockwell tomorrow a.m. may want to remember their swimming caps and/or put some brandy in that thermos of hot coffee for afterwards.:D

wrysmile

01-07-2007, 18:52

I'm afraid I can't come until it's high summer - and hot - I'm a wimpy Aussie, me... plus 6.45 - soooooo early! Is there any chance of weekend afternoons of lolling and the odd dip in and out? That seems so much more civilised than laps. PS. I can only do 1.5 laps before getting incredibly puffed and having to stop. I suck. I'd like to do this, though, I may consider later in the month.

gaijingirl

01-07-2007, 20:51

Definitely up for weekend hot afternoons lazing by the pool, dipping in and out. It is a completely different atmosphere - more like a party in the sun!!

We just need some hot afternoons... :(

lemontop

01-07-2007, 20:55

I'm going to have to wait till the end of the month before I start going again but v much looking forward to an outdoor swim again.

han

01-07-2007, 23:45

I'd like to come to this soon! Not tomorrow though!

Swimming outdoors in the sunny summer morn and then having coffee by the pool is SOO lovely. :)

gaijingirl

02-07-2007, 08:17

The sun came out for the first day!

It was wonderful. A big queue at 6:45am and by 7pm the pool was rammed!! :D

It's difficult to get a real sense of what the majority of the building will be like. The pool is essentially unchanged. The Beamish and McGlue hut has moved to the side where the old indoor cafe used to be and they have a really large hut.

There are still teething problems. The changing rooms, sadly are very small - the ladies' has just three showers (cold at the moment) and a very small changing area with not great drainage and no lockers...... however they have built two outdoor showers to compensate. Personally I miss the old changing rooms but I guess this gym and spa is what is needed to ensure the future of the pool itself.

I was unable to buy a concessionary season pass and the guy seemed uncertain as to whether one would be available but promised to find out.

But - all the same old faces were there and the atmosphere was great.

Good turnout from urban too from people I recognise and I bet a load of people I don't. :)

Happy days!

snowy_again

02-07-2007, 08:22

... and £145 for the non concessionary season ticket! Ouch.

Not sure how practical some of the use of space is and the changing rooms are going to be minging on a busy day.

But apart from that I didn't want to leave. The sun came out too.

BiddlyBee

02-07-2007, 09:05

That was refreshing :cool:
Not swum for about 3 months, so wasn't in there for very long (ease myself slowly back into it ;))... but was lovely being back in a lido.
I've been convinced to go back tomorrow! :D

gaijingirl

02-07-2007, 09:10

I've been convinced to go back tomorrow! :D

.....harangued... :D :D

BiddlyBee

02-07-2007, 09:20

My towel is out drying in the office right now :D :cool:

PieEye

02-07-2007, 09:36

PS. I can only do 1.5 laps before getting incredibly puffed and having to stop. I suck. I'd like to do this, though, I may consider later in the month.

but but - you're AUSTRALIAN - surely it's illegal for you to be shit at swimming? :D

I need to get my bike fixed or it's going to take me half an hour to get there of a morning....

gaijingirl

02-07-2007, 09:44

but but - you're AUSTRALIAN - surely it's illegal for you to be shit at swimming? :D

I need to get my bike fixed or it's going to take me half an hour to get there of a morning....

What's wrong with it?

Ms Ordinary

02-07-2007, 10:04

... and £145 for the non concessionary season ticket! Ouch.

Is that for all-day use or just for the morning swim?

I was there this morning - & it was lovely to catch the sun before today's rain - but I know I wouldn't use it enough for a season ticket...

I heard a rumour that a bigger changing room (possibly the old changing room:confused: ) would be opening at some point.

Ms Ordinary

02-07-2007, 10:06

but I guess this gym and spa is what is needed to ensure the future of the pool itself.

There's going to be a spa :cool: what does that consist of?

gaijingirl

02-07-2007, 10:07

I heard a rumour that a bigger changing room (possibly the old changing room:confused: ) would be opening at some point.

The old changing room will be the new gym. AFAIK through BLU - that's it for our changing rooms I'm afraid. I was told that the outdoor rooms were apparently added as a result of concerns voiced over the meagre facilities indoors.

The £145 will allow you to come and go as you please during opening hours.

From the BLU log:

"BLSG members expressed a consensus that, because of the very limited and unattractive space for showering and changing inside, it is essential to have warm and cold water in the outdoor showers. It is important that more than 3 people can shower at once---particularly for morning swimmers going to work. Swimmers do value a warm shower after a freezing cold swim. This matter was raised early in 2006 with Fusion as changing rooms were not adequate. We fear that we will all regret the failure to find a better solution. However, the provision of outdoor showers with hot water may help to balance things.
Fusion advises: The good news – We have relocated the positions of the outdoor showers in order for a warm feed can be accessed, also we
are looking to locate a couple up on the West side also.
The bad news – The showers this season will not be heated (or at least not until late) because of delays in the building programme imposed by water connection delays that were beyond the control of Fusion and its building contractor."

gaijingirl

02-07-2007, 10:08

There's going to be a spa :cool: what does that consist of?

Have a look here:

http://www.brockwelllido.com/

(look at the interiors page for pictures)

PieEye

02-07-2007, 11:38

What's wrong with it?

well the tyres are all squishy. That's it I think. And the back mud guard has been yanked off by a gasman getting to the meter :(

gaijingirl

02-07-2007, 11:41

well the tyres are all squishy. That's it I think. And the back mud guard has been yanked off by a gasman getting to the meter :(

Why is your gas meter on your bike? :confused:

if you don't have the equipment to sort that out you can come via me and i'll do it for you. :)

Ms Ordinary

02-07-2007, 13:45

Have a look here:

http://www.brockwelllido.com/

(look at the interiors page for pictures)

Oh that looks promising...(thanks for the hint about looking on the interiors page - I couldn't find anything on the site about a spa, and wondered if you'd imagined it!)

PieEye

02-07-2007, 13:55

Why is your gas meter on your bike? :confused:

if you don't have the equipment to sort that out you can come via me and i'll do it for you. :)

I may take you up on that in August! Too busy this month - to be fair - to get it on the road again I just need a pump :)

Gas meter is behind where bikes are :(

Tricky Skills

02-07-2007, 14:01

£145 is incredibly steep for what will be a short season. £5.25 for a daytime swim is a bit shit as well.

snowy_again

02-07-2007, 14:19

Well I was getting 2-3 swims in a day last summer, with a lot of loafing about by the side of the pool as well, so it worked out ok.

Getting the season ticket forces me to go more often and saves me trips to the physio - i think it works out at £12 per week this summer, which is probably a little bit more than what you'd pay for gym membership; if i didn't think of going to the gym as organised torture.

There's one down side with this exercise business - Its 3pm and I'm knackered.

tippee

02-07-2007, 16:37

beeboo

02-07-2007, 16:45

No chance I could have made it this morning but hope to be there very soon!

Come on warm sunny weather :mad:

gaijingirl

02-07-2007, 17:23

Does anybody know the cut-off times for an early morning/late evening priced swim? There's no mention of them on the Lido site and their phone isn't being answered at the moment.

Thanks for posting if you know the answer.

I don't remember well - but I think it's 9am for the morning - can't remember about the evening - but I'll ask tomorrow for you. :)

Monkeygrinder's Organ

02-07-2007, 17:55

Does anybody know the cut-off times for an early morning/late evening priced swim? There's no mention of them on the Lido site and their phone isn't being answered at the moment.

Thanks for posting if you know the answer.

I think the details are on the fusion (http://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/) site.:)

Choc

02-07-2007, 19:57

but............how cold was the water though? :eek:

*hops up and down in excitment*

(there is two things i am terrible at a) getting up in the mornings

and b) getting into the swimming pool at the beginning of the season)

BiddlyBee

02-07-2007, 20:03

gaijingirl

02-07-2007, 21:21

It was chilly for the first length, but then ok.

gaijingirl... if it's like this tomorrow morning not sure if I'll make it or not - I know it doesn't matter if it's raining when you're in a pool - but might be going out after work - and don't want to be that wet :(

(I'm a semi-fair weather cyclist - wind and torrential rain I don't do well ;))

Fair enough - it is pretty shitty. I think I'm getting crotch rot myself from perpetually getting wet on my bike... 3 times today plus a swim - I reckon I've spent more of today wet and soggy than dry... :(

zora

02-07-2007, 21:31

Wow! Am well impressed with all you hardcore swimmers!

I loved the few times I went last year - like a mini-holiday before work - but I'm holding out for more summery weather...

memespring

03-07-2007, 08:39

is this the first "I was there, didnt see anyone else" post of the year?

BiddlyBee

03-07-2007, 08:58

Maybe.. but I saw you just as I was getting out - but you were swimming and I had to get to work :)

gaijingirl

03-07-2007, 12:02

you went!! Choc and I inaugurated the Brockwell Lido Lunchtime Club instead... :o :D

Had the whole pool to myself for a while there.

gaijingirl

03-07-2007, 12:04

Early morning concessions apply until 10am and evening from 6pm until closing.

The concessions season pass is £101.50 which is ridiculous. I don't understand how the ordinary tickets have increased by such a small percentage whilst the season pass is over 25% more expensive. :mad:

The changing rooms are already dangerously slippy and very muddy.

I'm overjoyed we still have a lido but I'm not impressed with Fusion at all. It doesn't give me much hope for reasonable entry fees to the new gym come September either. :(

BiddlyBee

03-07-2007, 13:00

you went!! Choc and I inaugurated the Brockwell Lido Lunchtime Club instead... :o :D

Had the whole pool to myself for a while there.I did :eek: :D

But didn't do breakfast - I only had about 8p in my purse :D

How's the crotch rot?

lang rabbie

03-07-2007, 21:25

The changing rooms are already dangerously slippy and very muddy.
:(

muddy - :eek: :confused: I thought the building was now watertight and the builders were just doing internal finishes now.

BiddlyBee

03-07-2007, 21:28

Muddy from dirty shoes ;)

gaijingirl

03-07-2007, 21:59

Muddy from dirty shoes ;)

What she said. Outside, one section of the newly landscaped lawn has been laid with turf, but there's a LOT of mud out there too, in particular surrounding the Lido building - especially with the current weather and the building works.

gaijingirl

04-07-2007, 10:14

Blue matting down in the changing rooms now - so much safer. Notices up about how the showers will not be heated till the end of July (really felt the cold this morning).

I heard today from another BLU member that next Tuesday is 70p entrance all day* - 'cos of it being the 70th birthday party (but it closes at 5pm) and if you go at either 10am or 2pm you can get a copy of the history of the lido book signed by the author and - here's the best bit.. FREE CAKE from Casey!!

Yes - FREE CAKE!!!

*disclaimer - haven't seen this written down anywhere yet though... :confused:

eme

04-07-2007, 11:16

aww... i missed you all... am definitely up for next Tuesday morning though :)

Brixton Hatter

04-07-2007, 13:05

haven't been to the lido for a while so well up for getting involved in this morning swimming business. it sounds cold but if you lot can do it, so can i! i cycle to work after so that should warm me up.

£145 is incredibly steep for what will be a short season. £5.25 for a daytime swim is a bit shit as well.when does the season end? I'd be quite up for having a season ticket...

gaijingirl

04-07-2007, 13:08

when does the season end? I'd be quite up for having a season ticket...

September 16th

Brixton Hatter

04-07-2007, 13:19

thanks gg - so about 11 weeks for £145 is about £13 a week. i guess you'd have to be quite a regular user to make it worthwhile...

gaijingirl

04-07-2007, 15:06

thanks gg - so about 11 weeks for £145 is about £13 a week. i guess you'd have to be quite a regular user to make it worthwhile...

It's only really worth it if you plan to go during the day (outside of the cheap morning sessions) when it's £5+ AND if you're not going away (on holiday or whatever) during that time. It is a definite bonus having it because it means you don't have to queue on busy days (which can be horrid as it's usually when it's really really hot). It also means you can go for a proper swim in the morning and maybe go back later on in the day for a cooling down dip and dinner (which I used to do a lot last year - just pop in on the way home to cool off and get tea and a sanger).

Sadly, it's just too expensive for me this year - I'll be away during most of August too so it would be silly really.... :(

That being said - if the weather continues like this I won't be needing the lido to cool off/lounge around anyway... :(

I did try and ask this morning why the season ticket is so expensive - especially as this is a short season - but the guy I spoke to didn't seem to know.

BiddlyBee

04-07-2007, 15:11

FREE CAKE from Casey!!

Yes - FREE CAKE!!!

We can't have cake for breakfast... can we? ;) :D

gaijingirl

04-07-2007, 16:13

We can't have cake for breakfast... can we? ;) :D

Of course we can!! :D :D

DJWrongspeed

07-07-2007, 16:52

just back from my first swim this year. It's not as cold as i thought it would be. Reasonable no. of peeps there. The entrance is tons better and the new row of bike stands is very heartening. Couldn't work out why they've built a new cafe place when there is a cafe there, what are they gonna do with the existing cafe rooms?

Still, it's a lovely summer day and was great to swimming there again.

gaijingirl

07-07-2007, 17:25

I actually got a little bit sunburnt today!! :eek: :D

If it's nice like this next Saturday does anyone fancy a swim and lunch and lounge??

RubyToogood

08-07-2007, 15:21

Yes.

I went today and had a lovely time, but felt the lack of company. It's more of a social thing really than just going for a swim at the local leisure centre. I would be quite up for a weekend brunch club, or a weekday 6pm club (not realistic to get down there, swim and get to work before 9am). What's it like in the evenings, does it get packed or is it bearable?

It's the first time I've been to a lido since I used to get taken to Surbiton Lagoon as a nipper. There was a nasty moment when I got in, when for about a minute I thought I might die, but then it was ok. Mind, I negated all the benefit of the swimming by having chocolate cake at half time.

It felt like much harder work than last time I swam, and I wasn't sure if this was down to me having lost a scary amount of fitness in the few months I've not been swimming, or to the cold?

Tricky Skills

08-07-2007, 21:03

My first trip of the season as well on Sunday. I was *whisper* very impressed with Fusion. Great front of desk service, so much so that I departed with the cash for a season ticket.

I think that the new entrance opens up the Lido more from the outside. Seconded with the bike racks, in full view of the reception as well, so hopefully no bike thieving scum around the Lido from now on.

The water was fine - the showers were actually colder.

The new changing rooms are very sleak and modern, but also pitifully small. And what's with the hairdryers in the gents?

Should be there from most mornings from now on.

nipsla

08-07-2007, 21:04

If it's nice like this next Saturday does anyone fancy a swim and lunch and lounge??

Quite possibly :cool:

gaijingirl

09-07-2007, 10:18

More from BLU:

"Please try to be at Brockwell Lido at 7am on Tuesday 10th July. A swim will cost you only 70p! The press will be invited to record upwards of 70 swimmers swimming in the beautiful Lido at 7am on the 70th anniversary of its opening ceremony in 1937.

There will also be a chance to buy a copy of Out of the Blue, a book written in celebration of the Lido by Peter Bradley. Peter will be signing books at 9am and 2pm. There will also be cake cutting ceremony at those times.

The 70p swim goes on all day but please note that the pool will close early - at 5pm."

Anyone else fancy getting there for 7am?

beeboo

09-07-2007, 10:25

*sets alarm clock early*

:cool:

I went to Tooting for my first lido swim of the year yesterday and I'd forgotten how much I love it. It was a trifle chilly but all the better for it.

*big grin*

Choc

09-07-2007, 10:49

BiddlyBee

09-07-2007, 10:58

70 swimmers :eek:

There'll be no room to do lengths :(

I will be there tomorrow, but maybe nearer 7.30am - there better be cake left ;)

edit: oh, no cake til 9am :(

gaijingirl

09-07-2007, 11:00

70 swimmers :eek:

There'll be no room to do lengths :(

I will be there tomorrow, but maybe nearer 7.30am - there better be cake left ;)

edit: oh, no cake til 9am :(

Yes - it won't be the best for a proper swim but I bet it will be a great atmosphere! I'll stay until 9 for the cake probably and then get a good swim in afterwards when everyone's gone to work.

BiddlyBee

09-07-2007, 11:22

Yes - it won't be the best for a proper swim but I bet it will be a great atmosphere! I'll stay until 9 for the cake probably and then get a good swim in afterwards when everyone's gone to work.:( one day I'll not have to go to work afterwards.

gaijingirl

09-07-2007, 11:22

:( one day I'll not have to go to work afterwards.

Very soon I will... :(

Tricky Skills

09-07-2007, 22:03

A few pics and words over HERE (http://www.onionbagblog.com) following my first swim this morning.

I'm *whisper* impressed with Fusion :cool:

beeboo

10-07-2007, 08:27

Did they get the 70 people this morning.

I'm afraid I took one look at the ominously overcast skies this morning and went for an extra hour in bed :o

Tricky Skills

10-07-2007, 08:50

Seventy people - yep.

And *cough* guess who was the 70th swimmer on the 70th birthday? :D

I celebrated by swimming in my birthday suit.

gaijingirl

10-07-2007, 09:08

There was an impressive U75 craft club turnout! possibly 'cos of the cake?? :D

beeboo

10-07-2007, 09:23

yay Tricky Skills!! :D :D

BiddlyBee

10-07-2007, 09:44

I celebrated by swimming in my birthday suit.You did not! :p

There was an impressive U75 craft club turnout! possibly 'cos of the cake?? I didn't eat any cake in the end.

gaijingirl

10-07-2007, 10:02

I didn't eat any cake in the end.

I nearly dropped my camera into the official cake!!

That's was TS's birthday suit - he's 1/3 smurf!!!

Tricky Skills

10-07-2007, 10:13

The Old Man was looking a little blue in the showers afterwards :eek:

gaijingirl

10-07-2007, 11:27

The Old Man was looking a little blue in the showers afterwards :eek:

(((((((Tricky Skill's Old Man))))))))

Actually - that's wildly inappropriate...

*retracts brackets*

eme

10-07-2007, 14:24

You did not! :p

I didn't eat any cake in the end.

me neither, but I did get craft club jam (thx!) so that made it extra worth it... yay to swimming in the lido again :D

Choc

10-07-2007, 15:53

i am soooo rubbish :(

went there had some birthday cake ....and then didn't even swim :rolleyes:

tooo cold looking, weather and pool.

it takes me ages get in the pool the first time of a season. sukks -meh!

gaijingirl

10-07-2007, 15:55

i am soooo rubbish :(

went there had some birthday cake ....and then didn't even swim :rolleyes:

:D :D :D Brilliant!

BTW - a gentleman was asking after you in the lido this morning..!!!

Choc

10-07-2007, 16:00

:D Brilliant!

BTW - a gentleman was asking after you in the lido this morning..!!!

i know :rolleyes: unbe-bloomin-stupid-livable isn't it!? :rolleyes:

hey a gentleman :) :eek:

who would that be?

gaijingirl

10-07-2007, 16:05

i know :rolleyes: unbe-bloomin-stupid-livable isn't it!?

hey a gentleman :) :eek:

who would that be?

will pm - don't want to make all of urban jealous.... ;) :D

Choc

10-07-2007, 16:06

mehe?

*hops up and down in excitment* ;)

Choc

10-07-2007, 16:33

brilliant!

-brixton -you got to love it!

sorry urbanites this was a bit of an insider only :cool: ...(gajingirl knows how to keep her threads interesting) ;)

Tricky Skills

10-07-2007, 22:21

Some photos of the early morning birthday dip (no birthday suit) are up over HERE (http://217.112.82.87/~michlcou/pictemps/lido70.html).

Tricky Skills

12-07-2007, 10:00

Coldest one of the season so far this morning. It's a test, I tell you.

Best start to the day though - wouldn't swap it for a sanitised indoor swim. Warm showers? What are they?

Weekend looks good :cool:

BiddlyBee

12-07-2007, 10:14

Tomorrow's looking more promising for my lazy day off work :)

gaijingirl

12-07-2007, 12:10

Had another fab swim. I go at about 9:30 and there are rarely more than 3 or 4 of us. I've had it to myself a few times already!

Saturday's weather is looking good, so I'm thinking of an early start to get the lengths in and then some lazing - newspapers, tea, cake .... maybe even ...

..

..

CROSSWORDS and/or SQUABBLE!! - yes my life is that exciting!!

If anyone fancied coming and chilling out in the sun (still a hint of optimism left!) it would be great.

Just remembered - it's Tastebud's birthday picnic in the park from 2pm too!

RubyToogood

12-07-2007, 17:05

What time?

gaijingirl

12-07-2007, 17:11

What time?

Well I wouldn't want to set it in stone, but I am likely to want to get there for opening (10am) in order to get there before it gets busy. But I'd like to stay fairly flexible about it. The idea being that there will be much lounging around for quite some time - so arrival at all kinds of times by whoever would be fine... :) Anyone who is interested and doesn't have my tel no can pm me for it if you want to be sure of meeting up. But we'll be obvious I should think - just look for someone flinging a board and lots of letter tiles into the pool in anger....:D

beeboo

12-07-2007, 17:37

SQUABBLE!!

:D

BiddlyBee

12-07-2007, 18:21

The amount of people that might be there on Saturday if it is 24C scares me :eek: :D

I'll stick to quiet early mornings ;)

gaijingirl

12-07-2007, 22:42

The amount of people that might be there on Saturday if it is 24C scares me :eek: :D

I'll stick to quiet early mornings ;)

ooh is it really forecast for 24C? Wonderful!! Come on Biddly - it won't be crowded till midday-ish, this is Brixton time after all!! Last Saturday it was hot and still hardly anyone there - less than early mornings in fact because none of the pre-work crowd were there... you said the same thing about the whole 7am, 70 swimmers thing and that was fine too!!

gaijingirl

12-07-2007, 22:57

Tattie Boggle

13-07-2007, 09:20

Actually - change of plan, I've had an offer I can't refuse for Sat morning, so will probably not get there till considerably later on, but will almost certainly still go - especially if the weather is good. Sorry!! :o Although it didn't seem like anyone was really that up for going anyway!! :D

Isnt there more to life than just talking about meeting my preciousnesses?
what about the new non slip showers ( ask womon who nearly cracked her head open on day one. and all the other snags. such as the new
exits popular with children when they are not being watched.

Tricky Skills

13-07-2007, 09:39

I was thinking only this morning how 'flash' the showers looked, if a *little* cold. Hadn't thought about the non-slip suitability of them. Plus the changing rooms are getting crowded with any more than three people in.

Are the outdoor showers heated? Only spotted these for the first time this morning.

And what's the deal with the exits?

I still remain incredibly positive about the new developments and confess that I was badly wrong with my previous suspicions. The 'feel' of the Lido has been retained, with a few extra comforts in place. The opening up of the entrance is wonderful.

*love the anorak architectural nature this thread is taking*

All we need now is some sun. The weekend looks like it might be slipping away :(

gaijingirl

13-07-2007, 09:51

Isnt there more to life than just talking about meeting my preciousnesses?
what about the new non slip showers ( ask womon who nearly cracked her head open on day one. and all the other snags. such as the new
exits popular with children when they are not being watched.

Have you actually read through this thread before making your patronising comment? Clearly not... I've already flagged up concerns about the price of season tickets, the floors being slippy etc etc etc.. a long list of concerns in fact. I then, told the manager at the Lido my concerns - as did many others. The next day blue matting appeared in the changing rooms and on the walkway out to the pool. There's plenty of discussion on here about stuff other than meeting up. Discussing it here won't get it fixed though - you need to make a bit more of an effort I'm afraid.

If you want to get involved over and above making sarcastic comments on this thread about what I discuss, BLU could do with help on their stall during the Lambeth country show. Or you could perhaps fill in one of the feedback forms that Fusion have left in the Lido - you can ask for them to respond and enter into a dialogue with them. Personally I find the showers ok - small and insufficient (as I have already mentioned on this thread) but not slippy. If you find them slippy I suggest you do what I, and others, have done and take your complaint to those who can potentially fix the problem.

In the meanwhile I'm still using the lido and enjoying meeting up with others who do so.

gaijingirl

13-07-2007, 09:52

Are the outdoor showers heated? Only spotted these for the first time this morning.

As I understand it the inside and outdoor showers are supposed to be heated by the end of the month. I wonder if this will actually happen?

Tattie Boggle

20-07-2007, 10:24

Have you actually read through this thread before making your patronising comment? Clearly not... I've already flagged up concerns about the price of season tickets, the floors being slippy etc etc etc.. a long list of concerns in fact. I then, told the manager at the Lido my concerns - as did many others. The next day blue matting appeared in the changing rooms and on the walkway out to the pool. There's plenty of discussion on here about stuff other than meeting up. Discussing it here won't get it fixed though - you need to make a bit more of an effort I'm afraid.

If you want to get involved over and above making sarcastic comments on this thread about what I discuss, BLU could do with help on their stall during the Lambeth country show. Or you could perhaps fill in one of the feedback forms that Fusion have left in the Lido - you can ask for them to respond and enter into a dialogue with them. Personally I find the showers ok - small and insufficient (as I have already mentioned on this thread) but not slippy. If you find them slippy I suggest you do what I, and others, have done and take your complaint to those who can potentially fix the problem.

In the meanwhile I'm still using the lido and enjoying meeting up with others who do so.

Looking forward to seeing you at the BLU MARQUEE I have my name down for a stint.

I have also taken up with Fusion & Blu and the Council the risk to young children escaping the Lido through the concealed turnstile exits. I am aware of two such incidents involving a 3 year old and 6 year old child.As a result of my approaches Andrew Ormston instigated a health and safety review and its down to the parents. I think a notice has gone up.

gaijingirl

20-07-2007, 10:33

Looking forward to seeing you at the BLU MARQUEE I have my name down for a stint.

I have also taken up with Fusion & Blu and the Council the risk to young children escaping the Lido through the concealed turnstile exits. I am aware of two such incidents involving a 3 year old and 6 year old child.As a result of my approaches Andrew Ormston instigated a health and safety review and its down to the parents. I think a notice has gone up.

Excellent news all round. :) I did notice a sign up by the turnstile the other day - just a paper one at the moment saying something along the lines of "children must be accounted for at all times" - or something like that. I'm glad that you've managed to get something done. What time are you in the BLU Marquee? If not the same time as me I'll come and say hello when you are "on duty".

RubyToogood

20-07-2007, 21:42

How long is the Lido? I can't seem to find this out?

gaijingirl

20-07-2007, 21:51

It's 50m long. :)

Choc

22-07-2007, 22:25

i learned sth on my holidays

a) suffolk rocks!!

and

b) the english sea looks vicious and the wind blows like fuck on the beach....but once in the water is is absolutely fantastic!

beeboo

23-07-2007, 08:54

I had a look in the Lido tent at the LCF yesterday :cool:

And feeling inspired, weather permitting I might make my first Brockwell visit of the year tomorrow. It's not the swim, it's the four-mile run to get there that's the problem. Wish I had my bike already. :(

spanglechick

23-07-2007, 13:39

if one were to go swimming tommorrow morning... when might be a sociable and cheap time to turn up?

gaijingirl

23-07-2007, 13:42

It's cheap before 10am - you can get there at 9:59am if you want and pay the cheap price and spend the rest of the day there if you like!

It's busy from opening until about 8:30am - then it's really quiet.

I don't think we've been v. successful (again) at actually all being there at the same time!! :D I usually get there at about 9:30am-ish but I think the others (Biddly etc) go earlier.

Tricky Skills

23-07-2007, 22:24

It was quite busy around 8.00 - 8.30 on Monday - shocking weather as well.

The rest of the week looks good weather wise, especially so since I'm now under 'more relaxed' working hours :D

spanglechick

23-07-2007, 22:32

PieEye

24-07-2007, 10:50

I'm taking thursday off so if anyone wants to meet up for a morning swim I'm up for it - at about 9:45 mind - I need a lie-in :D

Then I'm taking myself to see the new Harry Potter film - I'm aware I may be very much on my own with that though :D :cool:

gaijingirl

24-07-2007, 11:13

I bumped into Spangleswimmer this morning - I was on my way out and she on her way in - which was a real shame. Thursday morning at 9:45 sounds perfect actually - so far we've been shit at actually meeting up. :rolleyes: :D

BiddlyBee

24-07-2007, 11:15

I haven't been for the last week, and can't for a little bit longer. Got a stupid thing on my foot and need to make sure it doesn't get infected :(

PieEye

24-07-2007, 13:00

spanglechick

24-07-2007, 13:27

well I'll be there if the weather isn't too shitty :)
me too. i managed two goes of two (very slow) lengths today. but it wasn't terribly cold, so i reckon i'll be back.:o

if not, i may have just wasted sixty odd quid... (it might make me go).

so yes - thursday.:cool:

actually the worst bit was trying to cycle home with jelly legs. Plus, i had to get off and walk across the junctions, cos i was scared. and my legs have got shorter and i can't reach the ground on my bicycle...:mad:

zora

24-07-2007, 15:07

I'm off on thursday, too - and a fair weather swimmer, so *hope* to be there.

I was planning to spend the rest of the day reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows before going to bookgroup and Offline. :D

PieEye

24-07-2007, 15:24

I have to take the van to get MOT'd now on thursday - so I'm not sure if I will make it yet. I really want to go to the lido!!!

PieEye

24-07-2007, 15:35

bummer - booked in for 10am. Enjoy yourselves - I might try friday instead now.

Tricky Skills

24-07-2007, 20:34

I went for a quick swim this lunchtime. Ended up staying until 6pm :D

Spotted James Nesbitt having a lot of lido love as well.

beeboo

25-07-2007, 07:25

Hurrrah - made it down there for the first time yesterday evening! Sunny and just cold enough to be bracing but warm enough to be comfortable - perfect!

I like the extra space round the pool.

Cor blimey those changing rooms are SMALL though, what were they thinking?! I know they're squeezing in a gym and things, which is all good, but the space around the entrance and toilets just doesn't seem to have been used efficiently - I reckon they could have doubled the size of the changing area quite easily without taking away space from the other facilities.

gaijingirl

01-08-2007, 09:03

Good news:

New Early Morning Swimmers’ Season Ticket

If you are an early morning swimmer and you swim more than three times a week you will benefit from the new “early morning swimmers” season ticket. If you buy one this week it will cost you £56 to swim from 6.45 to 10am Monday to Friday from now until September 16th. In addition it will entitle you to swim at other times for £2.69 rather than £5.20.

All season tickets are reduced weekly to reflect the number of weeks remaining in the season so it is never too late to buy one a save money.

and also this:

Saturday, 4th August and 5th Sunday August - Celebrate the Lido’s 70th birthday with Waterwords by the Pool 2 to 5 --- writing by the water about water—no experience needed.

Saturday 4th August ---famous comedian and poet Paul Lyalls will be by the pool and Sunday 5th August acclaimed local poet Francesca Beard will be by the pool. Both poets will be helping bathers to write their feelings, thoughts and ideas about the Lido and other watery experiences. Bathers are advised to be there promptly at 2pm on Saturday to catch Paul Lyall’s sparkling performance before getting down to wordsmithing themselves.

This event is free with swim ticket. It is sponsored by BBC RaW and Brockwell Lido Users.

spanglechick

01-08-2007, 13:04

when are the showers going to be heated!:mad:

BiddlyBee

01-08-2007, 13:08

You only live up the road :D

Tricky Skills

01-08-2007, 19:44

when are the showers going to be heated!:mad:

Yeah, I optimistically pressed that electronic gadget thingy today, 1st AUGUST, and what with the 'sorry for cold showers' poster having been taken down expecting...

:( :( :( :(

RubyToogood

01-08-2007, 19:58

We want hot showers! I migrated from Crystal Palace pool because I got fed up of the ongoing shower sagas there and really...!

Also, now the weather is warming up and the pool is getting busier, the teeniness of the changing rooms is becoming more of a problem. Perhaps they think people will change around the pool under their towels or something?

gaijingirl

01-08-2007, 20:02

And the toilets are minging and there's still not been a proper, full-on crowded day.

Thing is, I don't think that either the changing rooms or the toilets will change now. :(

I do think they think people will change outside and wait till they get home to change/shower.

Still, at least the flying ants don't seem to mind... :D

RubyToogood

01-08-2007, 20:06

Yes, the toilets were in a right state today - and that was another reason I was not sorry to stop going to CP!

gaijingirl

01-08-2007, 20:09

But, for me, all of those things are made up for by the outsideyness of the pool - it is a bit rubbish not having hot showers yet or the size of the changing rooms, but when I'm sat by the pool, in the sun, with a book and can jump in and out and see the sun/rain reflected on the pool floor, or when I'm swimming along and look up over my shoulder to take a breath and see the sky - I don't care about the showers/changing rooms/toilets etc... :)

spanglechick

01-08-2007, 20:35

You only live up the road :D
but i don't want to go home in wet cozzie. so i need to dry off, and change into day clothes (which then smell of chlorine) and then when i get home do the undress-shower-dry-dress again. It's hassle.

I could just shower and dry once. if they sorted the hot bloody water.

gaijingirl

01-08-2007, 20:43

Cycle back in your swimming costume. I've done that a few times - to the amusement/confusion of Brocky Park joggers/drinkers. :D

spanglechick

01-08-2007, 20:51

Cycle back in your swimming costume. I've done that a few times - to the amusement/confusion of Brocky Park joggers/drinkers. :D
you must mean with trousers over the top, though?

they'd get all wet round the arse. grim.

gaijingirl

01-08-2007, 20:53

you must mean with trousers over the top, though?

they'd get all wet round the arse. grim.

No.. just in my swimming costume.

BiddlyBee

01-08-2007, 21:03

No.. just in my swimming costume.:D

spanglechick

01-08-2007, 21:11

No.. just in my swimming costume.
not going to happen.:eek:

gaijingirl

01-08-2007, 21:15

not going to happen.:eek:

:D :D To be fair, I don't really have to go on any public highways - it's only really park users who get a fright!!

gaijingirl

02-08-2007, 13:09

BiddlyBee

02-08-2007, 13:11

oooh... I'm down there tomorrow - do you think she'll do my toenails? :D

gaijingirl

02-08-2007, 13:14

oooh... I'm down there tomorrow - do you think she'll do my toenails? :D

I'm sure she will and why didn't I think of that.... :mad:

ETA.. but what about.. you know... the manky foot???

BiddlyBee

02-08-2007, 13:18

It might take attention away from the mankiness ;)

gaijingirl

02-08-2007, 13:19

It might take attention away from the mankiness ;)

Wouldn't say.. socks.. achieve that a bit more successfully than daisies?? :D

(I'm only pulling your leg btw - the non-manky one that is!)

BiddlyBee

02-08-2007, 13:20

Wouldn't say.. socks.. achieve that a bit more successfully than daisies?? :D

(I'm only pulling your leg btw - the non-manky one that is!):p :(

;)

Tricky Skills

03-08-2007, 15:03

We want hot showers! I migrated from Crystal Palace pool because I got fed up of the ongoing shower sagas there and really...!

After trying out the 'new' (ha!) :mad: Brixton Rec (http://onionbagblog.blogspot.com/2007/07/my-leisure-other-peoples-pleasure-story.html) last week, at least the Lido actually has showers for the gents. Nothing at the Rec at the moment, and no signs either on reception.

The refurbishment of the Rec really is a disgrace.

Tattie Boggle

06-08-2007, 18:33

I had very pretty daisies painted on my nails this morning by a young lady who's making a bit of pocket money for the summer. She's off on holiday next week so you'll have to get down there today or tomorrow if you'd like to avail yourself of her services!! I won't post her name up here but if you ask in the cafe they'll point you in the right direction! She charged 10p per nail but at that price a generous tip should be in order I think. :) :D

Nail painting and fucking poetry.. .... whatever next ?? the fat ladies from the Elephant want to smoke... the working classes are not happy- those that can afford to ge in..........they made the mistake of not bringing a pic nic.

beeboo

07-08-2007, 07:44

Nail painting and fucking poetry.. .... whatever next ?? the fat ladies from the Elephant want to smoke... the working classes are not happy- those that can afford to ge in..........they made the mistake of not bringing a pic nic.

:confused:

eh?

Choc

07-08-2007, 08:47

i spent a fantastic weekend in the lido.

there is nothing better than a summers day by the pool/lake/sea :)

i think the changing room and toilet facilities are sufficient btw.

steep entrance prices though. a bit more room would also be nice ie a grass area to lie on. it was packed this weekend.

gaijingirl

07-08-2007, 14:06

a bit more room would also be nice ie a grass area to lie on. it was packed this weekend.

That's what's very nice about Tooting - the large grassy area to lie on!

RubyToogood

07-08-2007, 22:38

Hot showers!!!!

Well, warm anyway. The sign was still up but the water was mysteriously hot.

Tricky Skills

08-08-2007, 20:51

Good spot Ruby with the showers! Some lido pictures from last month are now up over HERE (http://217.112.82.87/~michlcou/pictemps/lido2.html).

http://217.112.82.87/~michlcou/080807/13_f.JPG

BiddlyBee

08-08-2007, 20:54

Lovely photos Tricky Skills :)

Still 8.24 :D

DJWrongspeed

15-08-2007, 19:28

loving these 'Onion Bag Blog' pics, even a stopped clock tells the time twice a day.........

http://217.112.82.87/~michlcou/080807/6_f.JPG

s.london cool>
http://217.112.82.87/~michlcou/080807/2_f.JPG

Tricky Skills

15-08-2007, 21:21

Yeah - the stopped clock has been a bit of a downer this summer. Many a morning I have thought - 'great - it's only 8.30 - got ages yet! ...oh, bollcoks.')

gaijingirl

15-09-2007, 07:25

Farewell summer and farewell the Lido... :( It's the last weekend of lido loveliness for the year. We watched the most incredible sunset last night and swam at dusk as the lights in the dance studios came on and lit up the pool. It was just amazing. There was some kind of chanting/5 rhythms type thing going on with some rather nice music and an amazing deep purple and orange sky. It was really sad though... people were saying goodbye to each other and "see you next summer"... the Lido has such a massive impact on my life. I wish it were open year round - even cold - like Tooting - or even better, a little warmed - like London Fields.

Here's to next summer.

snowy_again

16-09-2007, 16:31

Damn, I meant to go and get a final swim in today, but got side tracked by Open House. Not convinced by the gym membership, so it'll be a long wait until it opens again next summer. Back to the rec for a swim :(

gaijingirl

16-09-2007, 17:56

Last minute reprieve!! We went for the last swim - but it turns out that it's staying open for Monday-Friday morning swims (only) 7am-10am, last entry 9:45am.

So you still may have a chance. :)

BiddlyBee

16-09-2007, 18:10

Is that just next week gg?

gaijingirl

16-09-2007, 18:16

Sorry.. forgot to say - for the next two weeks apparently - until the 28th.

http://www.brockwell-lido.com/pool.htm

playghirl

16-09-2007, 18:52

I plan on beig brave.... first thing tomorrow morning and haviung a swim... before the workout!!!

gaijingirl

16-09-2007, 18:54

I plan on beig brave.... first thing tomorrow morning and haviung a swim... before the workout!!!

you could treat it as a giant plunge pool... do the workout first - then a sauna.. then into the water.... :D

playghirl

16-09-2007, 19:05

great thinking.... that makes sense!!!

Tricky Skills

16-09-2007, 19:44

:D :D :D :D
This is the best news I have heard in a LONG time!

I managed to fit in a cheeky 'final' swim today, something that I wasn't planning on. I too found it all rather sad, with plenty of farewells taking place. There definitely is a lido community out there.

And it's gonna keep going for two more weeks now :D

BiddlyBee

16-09-2007, 20:38

Sorry.. forgot to say - for the next two weeks apparently - until the 28th.

http://www.brockwell-lido.com/pool.htmNice one, I've got the week of the 24th off (to pack).. so think I'll start my days with a swim :)

gaijingirl

16-09-2007, 22:08

Nice one, I've got the week of the 24th off (to pack).. so think I'll start my days with a swim :)

Pack? Are you going scuba diving?? Where are you off too? Haven't seen you in ages and ages and ages.... :(

BiddlyBee

16-09-2007, 22:19

No diving til next year now. Packing to move :)

Has been ages :( maybe breakfast next week sometime? Not sure what time you start work... how's the new job going anyway?

gaijingirl

16-09-2007, 22:21

No diving til next year now. Packing to move :)

Has been ages :( maybe breakfast next week sometime? Not sure what time you start work... how's the new job going anyway?

ooh..... move... I'll move this conversation to pms. :)

gaijingirl

17-12-2007, 16:44

Just bumping this to make certain that there is a full urban representation this Saturday:

Mid-Winter Swim: Saturday 22nd December 11am -2pm Brockwell Lido

see you there.

co-op

17-12-2007, 16:49

Mid-Winter Swim: Saturday 22nd December 11am -2pm Brockwell Lido

.

:eek: :eek:

Think I'm busy that day....

beeboo

17-12-2007, 17:09

Just bumping this to make certain that there is a full urban representation this Saturday:

Mid-Winter Swim: Saturday 22nd December 11am -2pm Brockwell Lido

see you there.

:eek:

you're completely nuts. I'll be with you in spirit in a warm indoor pool :p

I am however missing the Lido big-stylee as warm murky indoor pools suck.

gaijingirl

17-12-2007, 17:14

i'll wear a wetsuit - which i'm happy to lend (if you ask nicely I'll warm it up for you first... ;) )...

I did do Tooting at 7:30am on a Feb morning once (without wetsuit) - my watch stopped the exact second I jumped in... :eek:

This will have to be better...

Shippou-Chan

17-12-2007, 17:58

Just bumping this to make certain that there is a full urban representation this Saturday:

Mid-Winter Swim: Saturday 22nd December 11am -2pm Brockwell Lido

see you there.

ohhh this might be fun

Ms Ordinary

17-12-2007, 18:50

gaijingirl

17-12-2007, 18:54

I'd love to do a midwinter swim - I'd heard a rumour there was going to be one in mid-Jan (though maybe that was Tooting :confused: ).

I won't be here on the 22nd though - genuinely :( to miss this.

I hope they have lovely hot showers working afterwards :D

Tooting is open throughout the year but you have to become a member to swim out of season.

There was originally a rumour of a Christmas Day swim at Brockwell but it seems to have worked out as the 22nd - which is close enough.

I shall be heading straight for the steam room/sauna/jacuzzi if they'll let me through whilst wet!!

RubyToogood

17-12-2007, 19:01

I was going past the Lido the other day wishing I could go for a swim. However....

Ms Ordinary

17-12-2007, 19:02

The January swim was described as a one-off though - called something like the "Winter Record-Breaking Swim" or the "Lido World Championship" or something (tongue in cheek I presume) & everyone would swim one width of the lido - I think it was Tooting come to think of it :) though don't know if its actually going to happen.

gaijingirl

17-12-2007, 19:28

They're hosting the World Winter Swimming Championships in Feb - maybe that's what you're thinking of...

http://www.slsc.org.uk/wwsc2008/index.php

anyone want to win £600? :D

"Water Performance Competition
The water performance competition consists of teams of between 3 and 20 people who put on a performance lasting between 2 and 5 minutes. At least 3 members of the team must enter the water during the performance. You can have crazy costumes, hilarious hats, a storyline and music (see rules for swimmers for further details). A prize of £600 will be awarded to the winning team"

lang rabbie

17-12-2007, 20:40

I like the poster ...

http://www.porism.com/blu/images/WinterSwim1.jpg

gaijingirl

22-12-2007, 14:43

I did it - with no wetsuit and the worst hangover of 2007 and an ever-worsening cold.

I felt momentarily invigorated and full of life. :D

But now I feel like crap again.. :(

Tricky Skills

22-12-2007, 17:53

Well that was 'challenging.' I wimped out wearing a wetsuit. Still shivering. It was a wonderful morning though and hopefully the first of an annual outing for the Brockwell Icicles. Well done BLU and Fusion for making this happen.

I've posted some pictures up over HERE (http://www.onionbagblog.com/pictemps/winterlido.html).

http://www.onionbagblog.com/221207/22.jpg

snowy_again

22-12-2007, 18:12

It was just on BBC London news, annoyed at having missed it..

han

23-12-2007, 09:21

I like the poster ...

http://www.porism.com/blu/images/WinterSwim1.jpg

Oh that looks great! I would love to have gone to that!

Hmmmm......I like the idea of the winter performance with costumes etc. Let's enter! :D

Dan U

08-02-2008, 18:51

not strictly Brixton but lido related!

http://www.slsc.org.uk/wwsc2008/index.php

What: Winter Swimming Championships
Where: Tooting Bec Lido, London
When: 8-10 February 2008

Swimmers of all abilities are invited to take part in the Winter Swimming Championships held at Tooting Bec Lido - the UK's largest cold-water open-air swimming pool - on 8-10 February 2008.

BBRR!!!