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Lido project leaders pooling resources to bring the joy of outdoor pool swimming to more communities across the UK & Ireland | DM to join. www.futurelidos.org

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Ola Løkken Nordrum @olaln.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
As climate change accelerates, extreme heatwaves are becoming the new normal. Dublin and every Irish city need a heat action plan. Making our urban areas swimmable is no longer a luxury. It is a public health necessity. On @rteradio1.bsky.social this morning. @irishdocsenv.bsky.social
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Lidos, pools & clean canals: Do we need more safe outdoor swimming spots in Ireland?
Mary McMorrow Chief Executive Officer of Swim Ireland and Dr Ola, Nordrum, member of Doctors for the Environment.
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CarolineJMolloy @carolinejmolloy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
ITV came to Stroud to talk about our Lido, how lucky we are to have it, and how we have to fight to keep them (and build more!)
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Please enjoy the sound of a cool lido on a hot summer’s day. ☺️ This clip is from Shap Pool, one of a cluster of five volunteer-run village lidos in Cumbria’s Eden Valley. Find them on our Lido Map, here www.futurelidos.org/lido-map
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Labour MPs call on water firms to save Britain’s lost lidos
Group, whose constituencies have derelict or at-risk pools, are campaigning to make outdoor swimming available for all
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
"As the country and the world heat up, access to safe swimming may come to seem more of a necessity than ever.” www.newstatesman.com/culture/life...
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How Britain can cool off
It's time to clean up our waters, and bring back the water cure
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marianne eloise @marianneeloise.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
i wrote a piece for @newstatesman1913.bsky.social on the importance of access to clean, safe bathing waters! 🌊💦🌞 www.newstatesman.com/culture/life...
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Thanks to Greg Rosen and The Fabian Society for this excellent paper, just published, which argues for lidos for all and sets out a possible road map. As @andyburnham.bsky.social said yesterday, 'Let's make it happen'. fabians.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
In The People’s Pools, @gregrosen.bsky.social sets out how to fund and deliver new and restored lidos. To find out more about how we can create tangible community assets and strengthen local democracy and “pride in place”, read the full pamphlet below 👇 fabians.org.uk/publication/...
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The people's pools | Fabian Society
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
How can Labour revive the lido? 🏊 In the 1930s, the Labour-led lido programme showed that municipal socialism could create popular infrastructure and political credibility. After a sweltering week, it’s time to renew that legacy.
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The wonderful @lidobrynaman.bsky.social project is running a survey, not only for the local community but for potential visitors, until midnight on Saturday 4th July. Please take a few minutes to share your views and support the regeneration of this precious South Wales lido. tinyurl.com/4tz3bn7s
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Bath Brynaman — Outdoor Pool Redevelopment Consultation
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Happy Solstice! 🌞 All over the country, lidos are celebrating with sunrise, twilight and sunset swims, and Hathersage Pool is open for 24hrs, from 3am today till 3am tomorrow. Here’s a selection of pix from this morning, starting with Cirencester…
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@C20Cymru @c20cymru.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
🏖️ ONLINE TALK! Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture in Wales: Pools, Piers & Pleasure with Dr Kathryn Ferry — 10th June 2025, 6.30pm. Join us for a tour along Wales's seafronts exploring how Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Brutalism shaped our resort architecture. Tickets: buff.ly/zBU9WpK
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Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) @rlssuk.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
As May comes to a close, so does our #SplashSafely campaign, aimed at keeping families and children safe around water in gardens. Remember to download our FREE resources to get your child engaged in water safety from a young age: www.rlss.org.uk/splash-safely-at-home-downloadable-resources
An adult and child enjoying a pool outdoors. The child is in an inflatable ring. The text reads: "Splash Safely at Home" with safety guidance using the acronym SAFE: Supervise at all times, After use cover it, Fence it, gate it, or grill it, Empty it, turn it. Royal Life Saving Society logo is present. The bottom text states: "Enjoy Water Safely | Free From Drowning."The image is an infographic from the Royal Life Saving Society UK. It features a warning that nearly 1 in 4 (24%) of parents think it is okay to leave a child in water alone if they are wearing arm bands or a swim vest. The design includes the RLSS UK logo and emphasizes the importance of water safety. The bottom section reads, "Enjoy Water Safely | Free From Drowning.
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
This sounds like an amazing challenge which highlight swimming sites and communities. Hopefully we see Adam at some iconic outdoor pools as he pursues his father David's world record. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/swimmi...
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David Wilkie's son chasing his iconic world record time from 1976 Montreal Olympics
Adam Wilkie, a marketing manager and the son of Olympic swimming champion David, is chasing his father's world record time in his memory.
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
This new issue includes a feature on the revitalisation of Plymouth’s magnificent Tinside Lido. This has brought out the Art Deco beauty of the pool and building, introduced great new facilities for visitors and the community, and, best of all, deeply involved the city’s young people. 🩵
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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
19th March 2021 Jesus Green Lido is one of Europe's longest outdoor swimming pools and five years ago it was being filled with water for the new season. It took nearly a whole week for it to fill.
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Paul Boldrin @paulboldrin.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
On a top 10 of really hard to understand things that previous generations did, demolishing the lidos is up there with ripping out fireplaces to put in three bar electric heaters. This one would have been five minutes' walk from my house.
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The lost north London lido that's now a garden centre
The Bounds Green lido was built in the 1930s but closed in 1988 and is now the Sunshine Garden Centre.
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Michael Wood @michaeldwood74.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Back in 2023 I wrote about the opportunity presented by outdoor pools as part of the UK leisure estate. Distinctive places across the country which are much loved. theconversation.com/a-brief-hist...
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A brief history of British lidos – and new hope for their return to glory
The boom of lido construction in the 20th century was part of the post war public works programme, which aimed to create jobs and promote health.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 23/02/2026
The transformation of Royal Victoria Dock West will create one of the city’s most exciting new public spaces. Cleaning up the waterway is a major opportunity for Newham, and for Londoners’ access to blue spaces.
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Floating park, lido and housing proposed for Victoria Dock West
Early proposals include a focus on swimming, alongside a wellness centre with a sauna and spa.
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Michael Wood @michaeldwood74.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Fantastic news to see a new lease agreed which saves the wonderful Stanhope Pool. Fundraising needed to modernise before its open again. It's a vibrant community site of joy which is bound to get plenty of support! www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2579704...
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Friends of Otley Lido @otleylido.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
🎄✨ The Otley Xmas Tree Festival starts tomorrow at noon! Come and find our Friends of Otley Lido tree — Number 13, on the left side as you face the altar. We’ve decorated with heritage photos of the Lido in its heyday 💙 Free entry, music, and plenty of festive cheer — come support your local groups!
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Francesca Gains @francescagains.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
If you’re in Otley for the Victorian Fair - come for a warming drink and hear about our campaign to re-open Otley Lido www.otleylido.com
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Daniel Benneworth-Gray @danielgray.com · 07/12/2025
Gourock Lido, Scotland by Martin Parr, 2004
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Michael Wood @michaeldwood74.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Looking forward to hosting the Xmas @future-lidos.bsky.social monthly online gathering tomorrow. Significant progress as schemes appear and progress. Much more work and support needed to accelerate and meet the public demand for healthy, accessible, joyous community spaces. Lets get them built!
Digital image created by Craig Ormston in 2015 which depicts the scheme of work planned by the Friends of Tynemouth Pool. It shows what the site at the south end of Longsands beach (NE30) could look like when the project concludes.
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LidoCork @lidocork.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Please share with your Waterford friends and family. @swimireland.bsky.social @future-lidos.bsky.social #FutureLidos #SwimmingCuresAll #LidoCork
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@C20Cymru @c20cymru.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
EVENT / DIGWYDDIAD 🏛️ Buildings for Sport & Leisure 6: The Social Role of Sports Buildings in Wales / Rôl Gymdeithasol Adeiladau Chwaraeon yng Nghymru 📅 27 November, 6.30pm 📍 The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London or online via Zoom 🔗 buff.ly/g0bh9Lt
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C20 Society @c20society.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
EVENT: C20’s Autumn Lecture Series on Sports Architecture continues with Mike Hall, partner at FaulknerBrowns, exploring the practice’s pioneering and playful work on Leisure Centres. 🗓️ Thu 13 Nov, 6.30pm – 8pm 📍 Cowcross St Gallery + Online 🎟️ Book Tickets: secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
Bletchley Leisure Centre (1974)Perth Leisure Pool (1988)
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
🚨 Calling all lido lovers! Have you got 2 mins? The campaign for a lido at Dublin's George's Dock is out for public consultation. Please show your support by completing this short survey, and help get Dubliners (and us visitors!) the lido they deserve. engage.dublincity.ie/en-IE/projec...
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Michael Wood @michaeldwood74.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Nearly the 20th anniversary of the Reviving Lidos conference, which celebrated London Fields Outdoor Pool reopening, having been closed for 18 years. A movement started in the 90s as pools started closing in numbers continues through @future-lidos.bsky.social. www.theguardian.com/society/2006...
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Tide turns as the lido is born again
A new thirst for healthy living is leading to a rebirth of the open air pool.
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Another one! And heated too. ☺️
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C20 Society @c20society.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
EVENT: Announcing our 2025 Autumn Lecture Series: Buildings for Sport and Leisure. From lidos to skateparks, lesiure centres to stadia, the Olympics and more! Season tickets and individual lecture tickets are available to book now: secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx... See full calendar below 👇🏼
Image © Howard Kingsnorth - Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (1964)
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Thanks to Swim England for a wonderful Dip at the Docks alongside the Labour Conference in Liverpool today. It was great to meet MPs Katie White and Simon Opher - both passionate supporters of their local lidos and of #LidosForAll.
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
We’re delighted to have been able to join Chipping Norton Lido to celebrate 21 years of community ownership - defying the wind and rain thanks to heated water and the warmth of the love for this very special pool! 🔥
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gramorb.bsky.social @gramorb.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
But good news at Wick! Work to repair the storm-damaged Trinkie started yesterday. www.facebook.com/share/p/1BA3...
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
In contrast to yesterday’s sad post about Ramsgate’s lost lido, here’s a great feature just out in the RICS journal, Modus, celebrating the great British lido revival - ww3.rics.org/uk/en/modus/...
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The great British lido revival
Once at the heart of their communities, many UK lidos fell into decline in the late 20th century. Now they’re making a comeback as valuable community assets
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
This is why Future Lidos exists - to help prevent this happening and bring more heritage lidos back into community use. Ramsgate Lido then and now - look and weep. And fight for your local lido. ✊
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Carla Francome @carlafrancome.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
The lido there is also fantastic - beautiful art deco design, and full of bikes outside. Imagine pottering here on a cycle and swimming whenever you want. It was also super easy to book - you could just book at the time you wanted to go. … 6/13
Big lido- beautiful blue water Bikes parked outside the lido Lovely red flowers outside the lido Lido with lovely sign
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Pam Barrett @pambarrett.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Brilliant. It was #Buckfastleigh 's 10th rebirthday May 25 too!
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Happy Rebirthday(s) to Beccles and Chipping Norton lidos! 15 and 21 years ago respectively, these precious community assets in small towns were taken into community ownership. They've both gone from strength to strength since, and we wish them many, many happy returns! 🎂🥳🎉
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Thanks to @thetcpa.bsky.social for commissioning this article for the latest edition of their Journal. Hope you enjoy the read. 😊 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
A magazine headline reading 'Lidos: the right to joy' with a picture of a group of people joyously jumping into an outdoor pool on a sunny day.
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
This is a fabulous celebration of lidos - and thanks for the mention for Future Lidos, @seasideferry.bsky.social!
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Well, surely it’s got to be Stonehaven Outdoor Pool?! Vote now! 🗳️ 👇
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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Investments in tangible spaces for leisure can increase connection and fun activities while reducing carbon emissions. prospect.org/sponsored/th...
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Why We Should Care About Low-Carbon Leisure
Investments in tangible spaces for leisure can increase connection and fun activities while reducing carbon emissions.
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Congratulations to Studio Octopi architects and the Friends of Tarlair for winning the Gold Award in the Conservation category of the Scottish Design Awards last night. More info and beautiful pix in the link below. 👇 www.scottishdesignawards.com/2025/conserv...
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Tarlair Outdoor Pool Pavilion – Scottish Design Awards
Tarlair is a unique triple pool structure comprising paddling pool, boating pool, swimming pool and pavilion (tea-room), located just outside Macduff. The pumpe
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Thanks to the marvellous @figlover.bsky.social for this great feature on the lido renaissance, now out as a bite-sized podcast special. A perfect listen for a sweltering weekend. 🌞 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...
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OFF AIR... EXTRA
Podcast Episode · Off Air with Jane & Fi · 20/06/2025 · 13m
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
TimeOut features @hilsealido.bsky.social and the vision looks absolutely amazing!! www.timeout.com/uk/news/the-...
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The beloved lido reopening this year for its 90th anniversary
Hilsea Lido will be back in action in the autumn.
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C20 Society @c20society.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
💯 not out: '100 20th Century Sports & Leisure Buildings' is available now! Published by @batsfordbooks.bsky.social, this is a fascinating architectural exploration of the spaces where we play, from modernist lidos to iconic stadia. 🛒 Order from the C20 Shop: shop.c20society.org.uk/products/pre...
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Huge thanks to all the MPs and allies who attended our event in Parliament yesterday, to celebrate and help sustain the 21st-century Lido Renaissance. We were overwhelmed by the depth and breadth of support. 🙏 #Lidos #FutureLidos
A group of smiling lido advocates, MPs and allies, carrying banners reading 'Lidos for all!', 'Lidos for health and happiness!' and 'Long live lidos!'.
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
This was a fabulous discussion, and the exhibition is highly recommended. Not enough lidos for our taste (could there be?!) but lots of inspiring stuff on Swim Dem Crew, Subversive Sirens and radical swimwear design.
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Future Lidos @future-lidos.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
ICYMI this is a great chat about the lido renaissance. 👇
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