Back in March, FOGL were asked to help a British film maker produce a film at the Lido which will feature Olympic swimmer Mark Foster. We’re delighted to confirm that the film is going ahead and FOGLs will have the chance to get more involved as extras and get a peek behind-the-scenes. The film is an original, [...]
Archives for May 2010
Finding the Lido again after all these years
Newly recruited FOGL, Hugh Thacker tells us how he’s got involved again with the Lido after 25 years away and how it’s playing a key part in his training for a solo attempt at swimming the Channel this September in aid of 2 charities.
On the 1st May I headed off to Guildford for an early morning [...]
2 for 1 Swimming on Wednesdays for Active Card Holders
Wednesdays 10.30am – 6.30pm
Active card holders can get 2 for 1 swims on Wednesdays (term time only).
Other Active Card discounts are £1 CRAZY GOLF and £1 DECK CHAIR HIRE until 31st August 2010.
(Cards are available from the Spectrum and must be produced at the Lido to claim the offer).
Lido connoiseur’s view of ours
For those who watched Robson Green’s Wild Swimming TV programme earlier this year, you may recall he swam in Plymouth’s Tinside Lido with Bob Holman and Dave Pratten. Bob & Dave love Lidos so much that a couple of years ago they swam a mile in 100 of Britain’s finest in aid of Save the [...]
Swimming gear testers wanted, can anyone help?
Received today from Zoggs, they’re looking for volunteers to test a swimming gear range:
I would be delighted if you would post this to your site. It would be a great help to us.
I work for Zoggs and we’re designing a fantastic new range of club swimming gear. We need to have these products tested by [...]
Composer needed for film
A slightly unusual request for help here, loosely related to the Lido as it’s from Nicola Houghton, the producer of the film featuring Olympian Mark Foster, that is potentially being shot at the Lido at the end of the season….
We need a composer for a short film we have in post-production. It’s a comedy and is [...]
Grinding out the metres
For those who are swimming for fitness as well as pleasure, Jim Boucher, Channel swimmer and Lido regular, shares his thoughts on making the most of our time swimming the lengths…..
Guildford Lido is the most wonderful place to swim recreationally and, in better weather, to bask around the pool and on the grassy surrounds. On busy [...]
Buy in bulk, buy early
No, this isn’t a plug for Aldi or Lidl, it’s a plug for buying in bulk at the Lido.
A week into the season and we want to make sure everyone gets the best deal on their swims this year and first off the season-tickets are offering the best value, closely followed by the – new [...]
The joys of early morning swims
My first early morning swim of the season, in fact a first ever early morning one at Guildford Lido for me, was just great today. The pool felt warmer than yesterday afternoon, even though the air was on the fresh side. Gentle steam rose from the water surface which surprised me.
If you’ve not discovered the [...]
2010 AGM Agenda
The first FOGL Annual General Meeting is to be held on Tuesday 25th May at 8pm. All FOGL members are very welcome to attend, the agenda can be downloaded and printed:
AGM Agenda 2010
