Category Archives: Swimming

Is the bell sounding for the final lap at Crystal Palace NSC?

Posted on February 2, 2018 by

There’s a public consultation underway to try to resolve the future of the National Sports Centre at Crystal Palace. And it’s déjà vu all over again. Poor publicity for the process run by a bunch of consultants, a reluctant attitude … Continue reading →

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2018 Purley Swimathon, Purley Pool, Feb 24 and Mar 1

Posted on February 2, 2018 by
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Council is splashing the cash for another swimming summer

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

Croydon’s Labour council has splashed the cash again, to give the borough’s under-16-year-olds free swimming sessions over the summer holidays. The free offer runs from Monday July 26 to Tuesday September 4. “This is the fourth summer in a row … Continue reading →

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Croydon schoolboy is rewarded for his Peake performances

Posted on August 4, 2016 by

A pupil from a Croydon school has just had an out-of-this-world experience, meeting British astronaut Tim Peake at a reception in No 10 Downing Street. Michael Eagling, 15, was invited to the event, hosted by Prime Minister Theresa May, after … Continue reading →

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Make a splash with council’s free swimming offer for under-16s

Posted on July 20, 2016 by

Free summer swimming for under-16s is available at all of Croydon Council’s leisure centres for the six weeks of the schools’ summer holidays. As well as free swimming there will be crash courses for those new to the water, and … Continue reading →

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Make a charity splash in the new year with Purley Swimathon

Posted on January 1, 2016 by

There are still a few lanes available for eager fund-raisers at the 2016 Purley Swimathon on Saturday February 27 and Thursday March 3.

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Tooting Triathlon Relay, Tooting Bec Lido, Sep 27

Posted on August 15, 2015 by

Online entry for the 2015 Relay Tri is open!

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