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BBC News
4 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Shaftesbury Lido reopens after major refurbishment
An open air swimming pool is to reopen following a £100,000 refurbishment.A campaign also raised more than £30,000 of the funds needed to replace the filtration system and pool liner of Shaftesbury Lido, in Shaftesbury, lido was shut in March so contractors could install the new, larger water filter pumps to improve the water quality of the pool and reduce the running manager Harriet Green told the BBC: "It was a real logistical challenge to get to where we are but we'll be opening on Saturday." The fundraiser was organised by Friends of Shaftesbury Swimming and Shaftesbury Town Council. Ms Green said: "The people that have supported us have been incredible and we are so, so grateful."We cannot quite get our heads around how much support we've had and how much money people have raised for us."It's been overwhelming, and we couldn't have done this without them, so a huge thank you [to them]."The lido is one of the oldest pools still operational in the country, having been used since about 1890. A yellow warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office for large parts of Green said: "If there's a chance of lightning we would have to clear the pool, and then there's a certain amount of time before we can get people back in... so hopefully the thunderstorms will stay away tomorrow." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
First competitive ice swimming event held in Dorset
DORSET'S first competitive ice swimming event attracted more than 100 participants. The Shaftesbury Lido Ice Championship Extravaganza (SLICE) took place at the Shaftesbury Lido over the weekend. Competitors came from across Dorset and as far as Stoke-on-Trent and Derby. The event was organised by Harriet Green, lido manager and Elizabeth Mills, both seasoned ice mile swimmers. Ice swimming involves swimming in temperatures of 5 degrees Celsius or below, with the lido's pool temperature recorded at 5.4 degrees Celsius. READ MORE: Bournemouth man to ride length of UK on a tall bike Dorset's first ice swimming event draws 100 competitors to Shaftesbury Lido (Image: Supplied) The air temperature was four degrees, with a wind chill factor making it feel like -1 degrees. Some participants were experiencing their first ice swimming event, while others were attempting their longest cold-water swims. The event featured a variety of races, including a one-length bobble hat race, a fun relay with an inflatable cake, a 16-length endurance race and a 1km SLICE team relay. Prizes for the winners were donated by Oly Rush, founder of Project Planet Earth and endurance swimmer. SEE MORE: New Forest beach shelters undergo major renovation works Swimmers brave 5.4°C water at Shaftesbury's first competitive ice swim (Image: Supplied) The SLICE Award was given to Liz Pudney from Newbury for her exceptional performance in multiple events. The event raised almost £3,000 for Shaftesbury Lido's renovations and improvements. The funds will be used to replace the pool liner and filtration system. Harriet and Elizabeth are already planning next year's SLICE event and continue to encourage people to swim in cold water for its health and wellbeing benefits.
