Cheltenham Man Conquers English Channel Amidst 36°C Heatwave, Battling Jellyfish and Sunburn Friday, July 17, 2026 cheltenham englishchannel endurance swimming heatwave jellyfish sunburn armyveteran fundraising determination On one of the hottest days of 2026, Jon Penhale, a 53-year-old Cheltenham resident and Army veteran, achieved an extraordinary feat of endurance by swimming 33 miles across the English Channel. Battling intense sunburn, … Read More
Date Set for Stroud Lido Reopening as Iconic 1930s Pool Readies for Summer Comeback Saturday, July 4, 2026 stroud lido stratfordpark swimming reopening renovation community pool heritage summer Stroud’s beloved outdoor swimming pool, Stratford Park Lido, is set to reopen on August 15 following essential safety renovations. After a significant investment of £476,000 by Stroud District Council, the historic 1937 lido … Read More
Date Set for Stroud Lido Reopening as 1930s Pool Prepares for Summer Return Saturday, July 4, 2026 stroud lido swimming reopening community renovation stratfordpark campaign season council Stroud’s cherished outdoor swimming pool, Stratford Park Lido, is on course to reopen this August following essential renovation work. After suffering delays, Stroud District Council has committed £476,000 to vital repairs to … Read More
Paralympian Mel Nicholls Encourages Newcomers to Embrace Triathlon Thursday, June 11, 2026 paralympian triathlon openwater swimming community sport london inspiration competition athlete Paralympian Mel Nicholls has experienced an incredible transformation—from being terrified of open-water swimming to proudly competing in triathlons worldwide. At 48, Nicholls, who began her athletic career as a wheelchair … Read More
Stroud Lido Set to Reopen as Council Approves Additional £276,000 for Urgent Repairs Friday, June 5, 2026 stroud lido council repairs swimming funding community recreation outdoorpool stratfordpark Stroud’s cherished Stratford Park Lido, which had been at risk of closure, is on course to welcome swimmers again this summer following a decisive move by Stroud District Council. During an extraordinary council meeting, … Read More
Stroud Lido Repair Delays May Push Opening to Mid-August with Possible Season Extension Friday, May 29, 2026 stroud lido stratfordpark repairs reopening council funding swimming lifeguards community Stroud District Council has released a detailed update regarding the repair schedule for Stratford Park Lido, indicating that the outdoor pool may not reopen until mid-August 2026. The council is committed to delivering the … Read More