Join us Saturday 5th September through to Sunday 6th September for a challenging fundraising event at Whitmore Lakes. Imagine a full day and night by the water…the sound of steady strokes, quiet determination, and a shared sense of purpose carrying everyone through. The 24 Hour Festival of Swimming isn’t just an event; it’s an experience […]
Julie-Ann has always swum. If there was water, she’d be in it. But for the past six years, she has fully embraced open water swimming and dipping, becoming deeply involved in the community and loving every minute of it. I on the other hand have up until recently been a casual observer, a driver to […]
What started as a good idea on a warm sunny August evening turned into 12 intrepid swimmers taking on the Cool Mile in Liverpool on the 26th October… with water temperatures of 10.4°, into the cold we ventured! An amazing day was had by all – nerves turned to excitement, excitement turned to a sense […]
“I think I’ve just rediscovered joy to be honest”…. Back track to the summer of 2024, a yoga and wild swimming retreat with dipping in Coniston Water & Loughrigg Tarn. Dot had come along, and by her own admission, she was scared. Scared of the water, scared of the cold, scared of the deep. But […]
World Mental Health Day takes place every year on the 10th October. Highlighting the importance of mental health, challenging stigmas and identifying the tools and techniques to protect and improve our mental wellbeing; especially as we begin to enter the Winter months. For some, that tool is a journal. For others, it’s therapy, hobbies or […]
As the seasons shift from summer to autumn and autumn into winter, there’s a special kind of excitement that comes with the colder water. The sensation of a crisp, icy dip and the tingle of fresh cold on your skin is exhilarating. Add to that the warmth of the autumn sun on your face, and […]
