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12/06/2026

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10/06/2026

Pools in the News

Harry Enfield has revealed that years of cold-water swimming left him with "surfer's ear" – a condition caused by repeated exposure to cold water and wind that can lead to hearing problems.

With outdoor swimming and cold-water dipping continuing to grow in popularity, it's an interesting reminder that there can be risks as well as benefits associated with regular cold-water exposure.

Have you heard of surfer's ear before, or experienced it yourself?

Read the full story: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/04/harry-enfield-cold-water-swimming-left-me-deaf/

08/06/2026

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06/06/2026

🏊 The Lido Revival Continues

It's encouraging to see another historic lido secured for the future after funding was approved for essential repairs.

What are your thoughts on the growing investment in outdoor swimming facilities? We'd love to hear your views in the comments.

Read the full story here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0523vz2j7yo

27/05/2026

The demand for outdoor swimming keeps growing — and Bourne just proved it ☀️🏊‍♀️💦

500 swimmers turned out for the reopening weekend at Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool as the UK heatwave arrived.

Read the full article here 👇
https://www.lincsonline.co.uk/bourne/news/we-had-perfect-weather-record-number-of-swimmers-make-a-s-9467327/

26/05/2026

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22/05/2026

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13/05/2026

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05/05/2026