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Filming and poetry at London Fields Lido This Tuesday

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:21:35 +0000

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:

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:13:14 +0000

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

admin — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:33:11 +0000

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

admin — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:56:23 +0000

“‘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

admin — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:02:31 +0000

“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

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:41:00 +0000

“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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Tomkys and Armiger honoured in scUK Coaching Awards 2007

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:55:43 +0000

“Two coaches from Swimming and Diving have been recognised at the 2007 Sports Coach UK Coaching Awards.

Diving coach Charly Tomkys and swimming coach Ian Armiger were named in the annual awards which recognise coaching excellence. Both coaches will now be invited to the national ceremony where they will be presented with this awards by HRH [...]

Sports fields closed to half of pupils – Telegraph

admin — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:10:16 +0000

“‘The only sporting experience for many children is the annual sports day,’ reports Gary Cleland in this article on the lack of competitive sport in school.”

(Via poolingresources at Yahoo! Groups Sports fields closed to half of pupils – Telegraph: .)

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Sports pitch decline not stopping

admin — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:08:45 +0000

“The number of public sports pitches in Scotland continues to fall, according to new figures.”

(Via BBC News | UK Sports pitch decline not stopping: .)

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Vergnoux central to pool glory

admin — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:25:53 +0000

“THERE are few coaches in Scotland, in any sport, who can boast having taken their athletes to world and European titles. There are fewer still who, having achieved such success, could walk down the street unnoticed.”

(Via Scotsman.com Sport – Other Sports – Vergnoux central to pool glory: .)

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