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Lido Mile Challenge
Lido 77: Woodhall Spa
Posted by at 11:26am on Mon 9 Jun 08


After a short drive (again aided by the satnav), we arrived at the pool. This lido is set in lovely parkland and next to a caravan and camping park so must be well used, not only by the locals but visitors also. Being a spa town, we didn’t take the waters but I suppose we did in a different sort of way. The friendly lady receptionist called the pool manager and we were quickly welcomed to use the facility. He was a young chap who had previously worked at Skegness. Unfortunately Skegness was not opening until 27th. June so we will need to swim this lido later in the summer. The weather had brightened and we swam our mile in glorious sunshine. The bonus was that we had a lane to swim in only populated by one lady swimmer. We were to meet a a very different challenge later in the day.
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TWO friends with a passion for outdoor swimming are pulling on their trunks to raise cash for charity Save The Children. Bob Holman and Dave Pratten have embarked on a challenge to swim a mile in every outdoor pool and lido still open in the UK. The duo hope to raise thousands of pounds for vulnerable youngsters through their effort, which will take them from Cornwall to Scotland. Bere Regis Swimming Club chairman Bob, 62, said they were inspired by the book Liquid Assets, which focuses on Britain's lidos. To sponsor the pair, contact Bob on 01305 848262 or Dave on 07879 258353. Alternatively, you can email Bob Holman or Dave Pratten
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