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BecChat – the SLSC monthly newsletter

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

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Acts of God and War

Thu 12 December 2013

There are occasions in life that as a consequence of certain events make life’s resulting tenure a bonus – each and every moment. This was true of the 2013 Polish Winter Swimming Championships more …

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Shaping the future of Tooting Bec Lido

Sun 01 December 2013

Nestling among the trees at the Streatham end of Tooting Common, Tooting Bec Lido is one of the largest open-air pools in Europe more …

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Exmouth Fairway Buoy – 9 seconds too slow

Thu 11 July 2013

On a quiet weekend in June, with the sea remaining perilously cold, myself and Tom Hudson took part in the 50th Exmouth Fairway Buoy Swim. more …

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Lido Panto – Swimderella

Mon 04 March 2013

Who knew that behind all those shy, retiring lido personalities was hidden so much raw and exciting stage ability? more …

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An Olympic Summer at Tooting

Sun 19 August 2012

Apparently Thorpedo wanted to do some swimming coaching at an outdoor pool and club that was for ‘real swimmers’. So, it had to be SLSC. more …

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Why holiday on the Costa del Sol ???

Mon 23 January 2012

I found myself discussing the merits of all inclusive / organised holidays to Mombasa in the staff kitchen this week…

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Brighton Odyssey

Sun 02 October 2011

“Brighton in October”. These are not words that you normally associate with “blazing sun” or “flat sea”. However, the impromptu…

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Paint a postcard

Mon 12 September 2011

A painting extravaganza more …

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Jim Boucher’s second English Channel crossing

Sun 04 September 2011

Never say never again! I first swam the English Channel in 2007, aged 46 years. A time of 15 hours…

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Ferries are for Wimps and for the Wise

Mon 02 May 2011

Robben Island to Cape Town – 4 hours and 1 minute There’s no question that Cape Town is one of…

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