Month: October 2019

An invitation from lifeguard Jane Smith: ‘Ladies, why not fly by the pond for the Annual Witches’ Gathering, 07.30am, Thursday 31 October. Swim in your hat and share cauldron offerings for breakfast . . . carved pumpkins, best hat and fabulous food competitions for those who discover their inner witch!’

Now that it’s dark when the pond opens at 7.00, with visibility often further reduced by rain or mist, it’s important for your own safety that the life guards can see you when you swim.

Orange or yellow fluorescent KLPA hats can be a solution for those who don’t get their heads wet and are available for £5 each from Mary Powell. To order email mary_powell@blueyonder.co.uk.

For those who swim with their head in the water, we have sourced some high-visibility fluorescent yellow silicon swimming caps which are available for £5 each from the lifeguards office. (Please note these are not the official KLPA swim caps which are available at the same price from cinnamon.catherine@gmail.com).

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER: The temperature is dropping and we will soon be enjoying or enduring  winter swimming (the limit line will halve the size of the pond once the temperature falls below 12 degrees). Whether you are an old hand or considering swimming through the winter for the first time, you will be very welcome at our annual WINTER SWIMMERS’ BREAKFAST between 8 and 10 am, where, in addition to coffee and croissants, abundant supplies of practical advice and moral support will be on offer. Our website also has a section on winter swimming for anyone looking for background information.