BBC : Full moon swim to raise funds for lido’s future

In April we provided a paper setting out a series of ideas from the Public Meetings which we had cross-checked with other successful pools and lidos, and which were easy to implement immediately. Some of these ideas have been put into practice by Ilkley Pool and Lido staff. In addition this year there are now two sessions…

Thank you so much Jamie Gutch from IGS for hosting us and staying on to look after us, to Smylers for stepping in to be moderator and handling us all so well. Thank you Robbie, Ros, David, Andrew for being open and honest and being willing to step up to help us get into a…

Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group held a summer social for members, swimming to music by Ilkley legends Man Cave. Thanks to the Pool and Lido staff, and everyone in Ilkley and beyond who are supporting our efforts to save Ilkley Pool and Lido.

The Ilkley Pool and Lido is currently operating at circa 280K deficit and is under threat of closure in the Bradford Council review of all leisure facilities. Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group, a committed group of Ilkley residents,  are conducting a survey to understand what would increase usage of the Ilkley Pool and Lido. The…

Despite rain and cloud, 400 people swam, paddled, and dived into the water for the Sturgeon Full Moon Swim at Ilkley Lido. The pool and grounds were full of the sounds of laughter and joy (and the occasional scream as they got into the 17.8 degree water!). Full Moon swimmers came on their own or…