pools

Good water: Stevenage Swimming Centre

Thanks to all of you who recently highlighted their favourite places to swim on twitter and Facebook. And special thanks to Graeme Archer who took the time to write a short article on why he loves his favourite pool… read more

Bargain hunters, look here

London Swimming and local pool operators have launched a scheme to encourage more people to use their local facilities. The Swimming Offers website is a tool which covers 29 London Boroughs. Using the site you can locate… read more

May 26, 2011 Posted by Jane-Ann Improve your swimming No Comments »

Good water: Kentish Town Public Baths

I’ve just had the opportunity to visit the Kentish Town Public Baths for the first time since they were refurbished and reopened in 2010, writes Roger Golten. The entrance is a few yards down Talacre Road, off Prince of… read more

April 14, 2011 Posted by Jane-Ann Improve your swimming 1 Comment »

My swimming achievement 2010

We asked you, our lovely readers, to tell us about your swimming achievements from the past year, and what an inspirational mailbag we received. Without further ado here are our favourites. Prepared to be inspired …
Rescue fly …… read more

December 16, 2010 Posted by Jane-Ann Featured article 2 Comments »

5 things to consider when choosing a pool

If you are considering signing up to a private health club to use a pool regularly I think it pays to shop around, writes Jane-Ann Purdy. Over the years I’ve visited a lot of pools, private and public, for… read more

October 5, 2010 Posted by Jane-Ann Miscellaneous 5 Comments »