Norfolk and Suffolk swimmers have been dipping through November to raise awareness and funds for some organisations run by and working with the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities. Here are posts and photos from Days 29-30. Support us here, on the Sponsor me page
Category Archives: Swims
Diversity swims Week 4 for GRT
Norfolk and Suffolk swimmers are dipping through November to raise awareness and funds for some organisations run by and working with the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities. Here are posts and photos from Days 22-28. Support us here, on the Sponsor me page
Diversity swims Nov Part 3 for GRT
Norfolk and Suffolk swimmers carried on dipping through November to raise awareness and funds for some organisations run by and working with the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities. Here are posts and photos from Days 15-21.
Diversity swims for GRT: the Nov challenge part 2
Norfolk and Suffolk swimmers have been doing diversity dips throughout November to raise awareness and funds for some organisations run by and working with the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities. Here are posts and photos from Days 8-14. Continue reading Diversity swims for GRT: the Nov challenge part 2
Diversity swims for GRT: the Nov challenge starts
Norfolk and Suffolk swimmers are doing diversity dips throughout November to raise funds for some organisations run by and working with the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities, and at the same time to raise awareness of the issues. Here are posts and pics and support from Days 1-7. Continue reading Diversity swims for GRT: the Nov challenge starts
Why we swim in cold water in Breckland
The Outdoor Swimming in Breckland Facebook group is now 750 members strong, and as we are now in autumn, going into winter, we asked members to tell us why they enjoy swimming in cold water and what they get out of it, and also to share any fears and tips. Here are their eloquent and powerful words and images.
Why we swim in Breckland waters
The Outdoor Swimming in Breckland Facebook group has now reached an amazing 500 members, and is a wonderful swimming community for this area. To celebrate, we asked members to tell us why they swim and what they get out of it, and to share photos of their favourite swim places in Breckland. And here is what they said – beautiful evocations of the joy of swimming. Continue reading Why we swim in Breckland waters
I love river swimming
I love swimming in rivers, especially in summer, when the waters sparkle and hold you in a warm embrace. I often swim alone, savouring the many sightings of kingfishers and even a rare otter, and sometimes I just like hiding away from the crowds. Continue reading I love river swimming
Swimming in clay and gravel lakes
Clay lakes usually have clean water. Some are used for formal swimming and other water activities, but most ban swimming. These beautiful places could be free for people to swim and enjoy responsibly and safely, with some advice on local conditions. On my swim trips over the summer I had several lovely experiences of clay lake swims, especially in Beds and around. Continue reading Swimming in clay and gravel lakes
Essex sea, estuary and salt water pool swims
There was a salty flavour to my June 2019 Essex swim trip, with many enticing and interesting swim spots swum and considered. These swims were part of six months of swim trips during summer 2019 to celebrate East Anglia’s waters, to mark becoming sixty, and to raise money for charities important to me. Continue reading Essex sea, estuary and salt water pool swims