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BBC News
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- Climate
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Solstice Peterborough Lido swimmers urged to be aware of heat
Swimmers looking to celebrate the summer solstice in a city lido are being urged to be aware of the hot weather, despite the events taking place in cooler parts of the day and Lido on Bishop's Road in the city is set to welcome swimmers for two special sessions on Saturday - one from 04:00 BST to 08:00 and another from 20:30 to 00: and the East of England are under an amber heat health alert from 19 June at 12:00 BST until 23 June at 09:00 - the second-highest warning level.A spokeswoman for the lido management said signs urging people to stay hydrated were in place and lifeguards would "keep an eye on people for signs of heatstroke". Parts of the East are predicted to reach 31C at the solstice swim - on the longest day of the year - is proving to be a popular event and other sessions at the weekend have already sold out, a spokeswoman said."Last year about 500 people joined us for one of our special summer solstice swims and it was great to see so many happy faces in the pool. It's hard to describe how magical the experience is, but it attracts people of all ages from far and wide and is not to be missed," she about the heat have been issued, and she added: "We have signage at the entrance to the site that encourages people to stay hydrated and the lifeguards keep an eye on people for signs of heatstroke."We are fortunate to have several shaded areas at the lido for people to take a break from the heat. Whilst the pools are heated, they are still cooler than the air temperature, so being in the water is great for keeping cool." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Under-threat city lido reopens for 2025 season
A city's Lido saved from closure risk is set to reopen later. Peterborough Lido on Bishop's Road has reopened for the 2025 season after previously facing threats of closure. As part of cost-saving measures, Peterborough City Council had announced mothballing the outdoor pool, which costs the local authority £400,000 a year to run, but was met with "anger" from residents and pool users. Clare Marshall, from Friends of Peterborough Lido, has said campaigners were "delighted" the lido would reopen after the council reversed its decision. The lido is the only public pool in the city after the regional pool was closed following concrete issues. A £30m replacement pool is being proposed in its place on Bishop's Road. The lido is reopening later than usual this year, with previous seasons starting in April. Ms Marshall said: "We look forward to being there on the opening day and enjoying the season, as well as contributing towards future vision and discussions around the pool with Peterborough City Council." The council said the pool would shut for the season on 7 September. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Delight at plans to reopen threatened city lido Mothballing city lido among cost-cutting proposals Demolition of Raac-affected pool begins Peterborough Lido
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Under-threat city lido reopens for 2025 season
A city's Lido saved from closure risk is set to reopen later. Peterborough Lido on Bishop's Road has reopened for the 2025 season after previously facing threats of closure. As part of cost-saving measures, Peterborough City Council had announced mothballing the outdoor pool, which costs the local authority £400,000 a year to run, but was met with "anger" from residents and pool users. Clare Marshall, from Friends of Peterborough Lido, has said campaigners were "delighted" the lido would reopen after the council reversed its decision. The lido is the only public pool in the city after the regional pool was closed following concrete issues. A £30m replacement pool is being proposed in its place on Bishop's Road. The lido is reopening later than usual this year, with previous seasons starting in April. Ms Marshall said: "We look forward to being there on the opening day and enjoying the season, as well as contributing towards future vision and discussions around the pool with Peterborough City Council." The council said the pool would shut for the season on 7 September. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Delight at plans to reopen threatened city lido Mothballing city lido among cost-cutting proposals Demolition of Raac-affected pool begins Peterborough Lido
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Peterborough Lido reopens for 2025 season
A city's Lido saved from closure risk is set to reopen Lido on Bishop's Road has reopened for the 2025 season after previously facing threats of part of cost-saving measures, Peterborough City Council had announced mothballing the outdoor pool, which costs the local authority £400,000 a year to run, but was met with "anger" from residents and pool Marshall, from Friends of Peterborough Lido, has said campaigners were "delighted" the lido would reopen after the council reversed its decision. The lido is the only public pool in the city after the regional pool was closed following concrete issues.A £30m replacement pool is being proposed in its place on Bishop's lido is reopening later than usual this year, with previous seasons starting in Marshall said: "We look forward to being there on the opening day and enjoying the season, as well as contributing towards future vision and discussions around the pool with Peterborough City Council."The council said the pool would shut for the season on 7 September. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
