We are pleased to confirm we can open The Lido in 2020 and we should be able to announce the opening date soon. Please bear with us. You may have read Emma Pusill’s illuminating article on the challenges facing pools around the country. If so, you will understand this is no easy task and many Lidos simply will not open …
#OpenOurPools campaign
THE LIDO’S OPENING CONTINUES TO BE DELAYED BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC. Our first responsibility is to keep our customers and staff safe, and to follow government guidance, so we still cannot give you a new opening date. We are desperately disappointed that swimming pools remain closed despite the latest easing of lockdown restrictions in England. …
Wish You Were Here – our postcard project
We miss you! If you are missing us too, please send us a postcard to tell us what you love and miss most about The Lido. Download a blank postcard here, or pick one up in Chipping Norton from The Fibreworks or from outside The Lido. Write your message on the back and make a picture for the front… a …
A message to the Lido community
You will be aware that the Lido’s opening has been delayed because of the impact of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Our first responsibility is to keep our customers and staff safe, and we will always comply with government advice on this matter, so it is at present impossible to give you a new opening date. We are desperately disappointed to …
JOB VACANCIES AT THE LIDO CHIPPING NORTON
We have a full time position available for a Lifeguard aged 18 years and over. Come and join our friendly team serving a much-loved community outdoor swimming pool. We can offer up to 40 hours/week including some weekend work, on a flexible rota. Our season extends from the beginning of April to early September. Pay from £8.80 to £11.80/ hour …
Stop Press
We have an important announcement and we’d really appreciate your support. Jezza has cancelled. Again. He knew we couldn’t postpone again, so he phoned a celebrity friend to ask, “Who wants to be an auctioneer?”, the friend answered, “Me!”, and the show will go on. So, stick to your guns, come along to support The Lido, because that’s what the …
22nd November, The Grand Auction
Yes, he’s back! On Friday 22nd November, Jeremy Clarkson returns to his role as auctioneer at The Lido’s Auction of Promises. To be held at Chipping Norton Town Hall, with doors opening at 7.15pm ready to start the auction at 8pm, this promises to be an evening of fun and furious bidding, raising essential funds to maintain the fabric of …
The Lido Lottery – September’s winners!
More than 40 years ago, the people of Chipping Norton ran a weekly lottery to raise the funds to build a swimming pool. Good ideas don’t go off, so there is currently a monthly lottery raising vital funds to keep the pool open for future generations. This month’s winners are: 1st: Susan Smith (188): £105.75 2nd: Kate Embden (92): £63.45 …
End of Season Round Up
As the 2019 season draws to a close we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us this year! Wether you are a season ticket holder, a regular early bird swimmer or just a visitor on holiday to the area, you have all helped to keep us running for another year. We are open …
Activities update
Chippy Lido isn’t just for swimming – try Aquafit, yoga and synchro too!