Team Bath Swimmers Selected for England's 2026 Commonwealth Games Squad Thursday, May 14, 2026 commonwealth swimming teamengland aquatics bath glasgow scholarships competition coaching olympics sport Three promising swimmers from the University of Bath—Cameron Brooker, Jack Skerry, and Jacob Peters—have been officially named to England’s 2026 Commonwealth Games swimming squad, marking a proud moment for the university and … Read More
We Explored the Newly Refurbished Portishead Lido Following a £1.7 Million Upgrade Sunday, May 3, 2026 portishead lido refurbishment swimming community reopening solar pool café tourism Swimming options in Portishead are limited — the marina and nearby beaches aren’t safe for a dip. The Bristol Channel’s runoff often compromises water quality, and the busy shipping traffic around Portishead makes open water … Read More
We Explored the Newly Refurbished Portishead Lido After a £1.7 Million Upgrade Sunday, May 3, 2026 portishead lido swimming refurbishment outdoorpool café community tourism swimmingpool renovation Swimming in Portishead isn’t as straightforward as you might think. The local marina and nearby beaches aren’t safe for a dip—water quality issues from the Bristol Channel’s run-off and the constant flow of cargo ships and … Read More
Rediscovering Portishead Lido: A Fresh Splash After £1.7 Million Makeover Sunday, May 3, 2026 portishead lido refurbishment swimming community solar pool café reopening volunteers Swimming in Portishead’s marina or the nearby sea is off-limits due to safety concerns and water quality affected by Bristol Channel runoff. For residents longing to dive into clear waters, this has been a frustrating … Read More
Six Somerset Beaches to Avoid Swimming In Saturday, April 18, 2026 somerset beaches waterquality environmentagency swimming bathingwater pollution swimfo warnings defra As the warmer months approach, many look forward to a refreshing dip in the sea. However, not all beaches in Somerset are safe for swimming. Official warnings have been issued against bathing at several locations due to poor … Read More
Six Somerset Beaches Advising Against Swimming Due to Poor Water Quality Saturday, April 18, 2026 somerset beaches waterquality environmentagency swimming bathingwater publichealth defra swimfo safety As the warmer months approach, many look forward to a refreshing day by the sea. However, not all beaches in Somerset are safe for swimming, with official advisories cautioning against entering the water at certain locations. … Read More