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Filming and poetry at London Fields Lido This Tuesday

CUSTOMER NOTICE

FILMING AT LONDON FIELDS LIDO IS TAKING PLACE ON TUESDAY 24TH MARCH 9-11AM

AS PART OF A POETRY DOCUMENTARY FOR THE BBC

PARTICIPANTS/VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE PART ANYONE INTERESTED & HAPPY TO BE FILMED IN THE POOL (NOT SWIMMING). PLEASE CONTACT:

SALLY HALL @ MODERN TELEVISION

“WHY POETRY MATTERS”
Mobile: 07971 010913
sally@moderntv.co.uk

Sorry, it’s too wet for swimming:

From London Pools CampaignHealth and safety close outdoor pool because of rain ‘risk”

When you read this sort of thing you think “what the hell?” but imagine watching 70, 80 people in a piece of water 50×16 metres for minimum wage when the minimum of floodlighting or in-pool-lighting has been installed and see how you might [...]

LFUG and Swimathon 2009

Dear Swimmers

This year our lido is taking part in the Swimathon, an annual charity event challenging swimmers to swim a sponsored distance of up to 5K (100 lengths of the lido).

Now in its 23rd year, Swimathon has raised over £32 million for various charities – this year the main charity is Marie [...]

In too deep: the lido lifeguard Money | The Guardian

“‘Shane’ Khedoo has been pulling people from Hampstead’s icy waters for 23 years – but it’s the hectic summer season he dreads most, he tells Leo Benedictus.

The water temperature in the Hampstead Heath lido is 4C (39.2F) this morning. Normally, that would be about right for a fridge. In the office, I am wrapped up [...]

Sink estate boys charge into rugby rivals

“But for this young black boy from Peckham, an area known for crimeridden estates, sink schools and violence, as well as strong support for Millwall Football Club, one thing makes him happy. For two years, Kieran has played rugby union for the Southwark Tigers.

Most of the players come from single-parent families and some attend special [...]

British Triathlete Hollie Avil, has been short-listed for BBCaward

“British Triathlon’s European and World Junior Champion, Hollie Avil, has been short-listed for the prestigious BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year Award along with nine other junior sporting prodigies. “

(Via British Triathlon: .)

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