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Following a recent visit, patron Luke Froude kindly launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to reinstate The Lido slide. This former much-loved feature of Chippy Lido was initially a victim of the Covid-19 restrictions but, unfortunately, bringing it back post-pandemic isn’t as simple as having sufficient funds to buy a new slide or refurbish the old one. Updated advice from the Health …
Jeremy Clarkson and a packed Town Hall of Lido lovers raised over £13,000 for the pool, ably supported by Kaleb Cooper whose promise of a personal tractor lesson (in Jeremy’s Lamborghini) was the highest ticket of the night! Huge thanks to all the local businesses and individuals who supported The Lido so generously by donating lots, and to everyone in the …
Whistler’s Restaurant swimming chef achieved the remarkable feat of swimming 10 km to raise over £2,000 for The Lido on a sunny Sunday in May! Nathan Phelps of Whistler’s Restaurant in Chipping Norton, clocked up 400 lengths without stopping while other swimmers young and old also swam lengths alongside him to achieve a collective community marathon. “We’re so grateful to …
NATHAN’S MARATHON SWIM, FAMILY DAY & BBQ Lido friend and Whistlers’ chef Nathan Phelps is swimming a marathon – that’s 10K or 400 lengths of our pool without stopping!! – on Sunday 28 May, raising vital funds for The Lido in sponsorship and donations. Come and support him on the day, from 10am to 2.30pm, simply to cheer him on …
Lido fan and local legend, Nathan Phelps of Whistlers Chipping Norton is getting back on track for his marathon swim, despite illness and set backs to his traing regime. Swimming a marathon can not be taken lightly and the training for it can be brutal, so please give Nathan a much needed boost by visiting his fundraising page (details below) and …
SWIMMER RAISING MONEY FOR CHIPPING NORTON LIDO! Lovely Lido fan Camilla Notman has just finished a channel-length swim in our pool in aid of a cancer charity and has decided to do another one in aid of… The Lido! As most of you know, The Lido has been run as a charity* since 2004, championed by a committee of voluntary trustees who …
While the pool is now closed, there are six sessions of Tai Chi on The Lido lawn this autumn. Running on Wednesdays, 6.00-7.10pm, this outdoor class is suitable for beginners and improvers, aged 16+. You can find out more about Tai Chi here, or simply come along and give it a go – it really is for everyone! Dates: 15th, …
We are delighted to report that The Lido has been successful in its application for a grant from Sport England’s National Lottery supported Covid-19 Community Leisure Relief Fund to assist with its recovery from the pandemic. Not only does this grant help us to recover some of the losses resulting from last year’s extremely short and costly season, but it …
Starting on Wednesday 16th June, then every Wednesday until 14th July, we are delighted to offer Tai Chi classes here at The Lido, 1.15-2.15pm followed by an optional swim 2.15-3.00pm. Instructed by John Hickson, these sessions are suitable for complete beginners upwards, age 16+. From early years to 100+ years, Tai Chi has something to offer everyone. Physical movement and …
Yoga on the lawn is back! Starting 16th August, then every Sunday morning, 10.30 – 11.30am, yoga taught by Lucy Crane-Lupton in the open air (weather permitting) for safe practice. Limited capacity and pre-booking essential by phone or email (01608 643188 / [email protected]). Please bring your own mat/blanket/rug/cushion/water bottle, as no equipment can be borrowed or shared. £8 per session …