Nightswimmer @ Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham
Nightswimmer is a team endurance swimming event lasting 12 hours. See how far you can swim in the time period! A unique swimming experience held throughout the night in the 50m heated main pool of Sandford Parks Lido in Cheltenham. There will be lighting in the swimming pool during the dark hours as well as around the facility. You are encouraged to dress appropriately for the night time illumination!
Sandford Parks Lido Christmas Swim 2009
Sandford Parks Lido Christmas Day Swim 2009 video from filmed in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK, on Friday 25 December 2009.
Every year dozens of brave participants take part in the annual tradition, lining up along the edge of the pool and waiting for the signal to jump in, which is thought to have started over 50 years ago in World War II.
This year the water was particularly cold, measuring one degree celcius, and topped with a thin layer of ice which can be seen in the video. For more information about the event see
Your Next Challenge?
Sporting events at Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham, UK.
Be inspired and get involved in the sporting challenges at Cheltenham's outdoor heated swimming resort.
Featuring:
Brass Monkey Swim
GE Aviation Aquathlon
Pied Piper Junior Aquathlon
Cheltenham Biathle
2 Peaks 1 Pool
Cheltenham Triathlon
Devil's Aquathlon
Find out more and enter online by visiting
Nightswimmer - Sandford Parks Lido - #LidoCam
Giving you a glimpse of how this new event will look.
A team endurance swimming event commencing at 8pm and finishing at 8am. See how far you can travel in a 12 hour period. A unique swimming experience in the 50m heated main pool of Sandford Parks Lido throughout the night. There will be lighting within the swimming pool and across the facility during the darkest hours and you are encouraged to dress appropriately for night time illumination!
This is a fun swimming event, with a competitive edge and in keeping with the fun aspect the event requires honesty and self-officiating from the participants. Teams must be made up of a minimum of 3 persons with a maximum of 10 per team. There are a limited number of spaces for individuals to take part but distance swimming experience is essential.
For more information and entry details.
cheltenham flood #4 Sandford park Lake
cheltenham flood #4
sandford park from the fire station end.
for still images from 20th july 2007 visit:
river chelt flooding cheltenham united kingdom
ukriverchelt
Boxing Day Dip, Dover Harbour. 2018
Masses of people dipped in the sea at Dover Harbour beach on the 2018 Boxing day. Alan the skinned monster was doing it for JOINT ACTION (BRITISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION) hoping to get donations for this 76 year young nutter. If you feel like donating please go to:
everyclick.com/alangerardhorton
PS It was COLD hence all the scraming1 Ha! Ha!
Devil's Aquathlon
The Devil's Aquathlon is a tough swimming and running challenge which raises funds for two charities and is designed for competitors aged 17 and above who enjoy a personal or team challenge. The event starts with a 2km swim in the lidos 50m main pool. The heating to the main pool will have been turned off at the end of our summer season (Sunday 30th September) and the water temperature will have dropped considerably. Wetsuits are advisable but not necessary. Competitors then run out of the lido and up to the Devil's Chimney on Leckhampton Hill and then return to finish in the lido grounds, a round route of 10km.
Entry form at sandfordparkslido.org.uk
The event is managed in partnership with Sandford Lido Ltd (Registered charity #1052203) and Cobalt Unit Appeal Fund (Registered charity #1090790) runforcobalt.co.uk
Sunrise Swim 2012
Swimming when the sun rose on the longest day of the year at 4.49am at Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham.
Event run in partnership with winstonswish.org.uk
Sandford Park Cheltenham Floods July 2007
Flooding of the River Chelt, July 20th 2007. Sandford Park and College Road in central Cheltenham
Cheltenham's Newest Lido!
After a weekend of heavy rainfall in Gloucestershire, the River Chelt burst its banks and created a new outdoor swimming resort right next to our very own Sandford Parks Lido!
#GoPro - The players take to the water at Sandford Park Lido
On Thursday morning, as part of the pre season training schedule, the Gloucester Rugby players visited Sandford Park Lido in Cheltenham for a series of water recovery activities with Cheltenham Water Polo Club.
Dan Robson, again took charge of the #GoPro camera as he took part in a game of Octopush or Underwater Hockey.
Subscribe to Gloucester Rugby TV to view all of the exclusive footage from the Cherry and Whites, bringing you closer to the action!
cheltenham flood #2 Hesters way park
cheltenham flood #2
flood barrier in hesters way park overcome.
for still images from 20th july 2007 visit:
river chelt flooding cheltenham united kingdom
ukriverchelt
Sandford Park Cheltenham Caught Trout 14,10,12
Mira Showers Triathlon 2018!
Following the success of our annual Cheltenham Triathlon which takes place in September we have introduced this early season triathlon event. This event is a very similar experience to the Cheltenham Triathlon but incorporates a shorter swim, longer cycle route and a slightly different run route.
As a slight change to to our team entry, for this event we have teams of 3 (Cheltenham Triathlon – teams of 6). This is where all three team members complete the swim, cycle and run individually and the combined time produces the team winners.
Entry closes midday Thursday 16th May 2019.
The distances:
Swim 400m in the lido
Cycle 17.5 Km
Run 2.8 Km
Leisure at Cheltenham - Completed Project
Walk-through of the new facilities completed on behalf of The Cheltenham Trust at Leisure at Cheltenham.
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Adam's Story
???????? JOIN TEAM LIDO! ????????
Here is the story of Adam 'Big Mac' McAnoy and his journey from a shy 16-year old Lifeguard to Duty Manager ???? Listen to his story about how he has developed his professional skills whilst working with his friends.
We are recruiting for our 2018 season! Both part time and full time roles available.
Positions available:
- Lifeguard
- Receptionist
- General Attendant
- Duty Manager
Lido Cafe ☕️
- Assistant Manager
- Kitchen Manager
- Kitchen Assistant
- Team Member
- Runner
To apply and find out more click here:
Applications close on 29th January, and ALL successful applicants must be available for an assessment day on February 3rd.
We look forward to seeing you soon!! ????
2007 Cheltenham Leckhampton - Flooded Roads in July
It is a decade since the 48-hour period of heavy rain which fell in Gloucestershire starting on 19th July 2007. In that time Tewkesbury was cut-off and water treatment plants were shut down. By 24th July, 420,000 people were without drinking water and 900 water-bowsers were brought in from all round the country. 3 million bottles of water were distributed.
Music: Free Music Archive - Siesta by Jahzzar
Bristol Love: Lidos and Lions
Day 4 of my last week in Bristol
In a series of videos call 'Bristol Love'
The rain as always tries to ruin our plans... fortunately we're getting wet anyways. The Clifton Lido (@lidobristol) is always a fun and scenic place to swim! Followed by an afternoon looking at lions and monkeys at The Bristol Zoo (@BristolZooGdns)
Music:
Up There//Johnny Rock
T'm Doin' My Thang//Gramatik
Ghost Town//Hot 8 Brass Band
Across The Sky/Johnny Rock
Equipment:
Panasonic Lumix G7
GoPro Hero4 (Will Pattermore - I love you)
Samsung S7 Edge