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Read all about SLSC members’ swimmy adventures at Tooting Bec Lido and beyond.

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April opening for soon to be revamped Tooting Bec Lido

Fri 28 January 2022

Wandsworth Council Press release LIDO WILL BE OPEN TO EVERYONE FROM APRIL 1ST 2022 – A CHANCE TO ENJOY THE…

Councillors back £3m investment plan for ‘much loved’ Tooting Bec Lido

Fri 26 November 2021

A £3m spend on the Lido would help preserve it for the next 50 years more …

Restoration of historic pump house at the Tooting Bec Lido set to begin

Fri 01 October 2021

This press release confirms the commitment of both Wandsworth Council and SLSC to work together to secure Tooting Bec Lido for many generations to come. more …

Tooting Bec Lido to re-open on 29 March

Tue 16 March 2021

We are delighted to confirm that the Lido will re-open on Monday 29 March 2021. It will open with the same restrictions as before. more …

Tooting Bec Lido has closed – again!

Tue 05 January 2021

Tooting Bec Lido has closed for lockdown 3 more …

Welcome back!

Wed 02 September 2020

Welcome back! It is three weeks today since Tooting Bec Lido re-opened. We are all getting used to the new regulations at the Lido. more …

Lido Improvement Project news update

Fri 24 July 2020

We are pleased to announce that planning permission has been granted for the new electricity substation at Tooting Bec Lido. more …

National Lottery funded project restores Tooting Bec Lido’s historic landmark features

Thu 01 August 2019

Thanks to National Lottery players, Tooting Bec Lido’s important landmark heritage features have been restored and preserved for the enjoyment of future generations. more …

How to start a race

Wed 01 May 2019

Ever wondered how the handicap system works for the Sunday races? Here’s one member’s take on how it works … more …

I sprinted in the winter 2019 Uk CWSC

Thu 31 January 2019

A poem by Sue Harood more …